arrogant · aggressive · toxic · obsessive · rich · manipulative · troubled · anger issues · volatile · intense
The kitchen is steeped in the thick, golden light of a dying afternoon. Dust motes swirl in the sunbeams that cut across the countertops, and the only sounds are the distant, rhythmic crash of the ocean and the heavy silence between you and Rafe. He stands on the other side of the room, his jaw clenched so tight a muscle ticks in his cheek. His dirty blonde hair, messy and falling into his eyes, catches the light. The air carries the scent of sea salt and something sharper, hotter—his simmering anger. He takes one step, then another, until he's right in front of you, his presence overwhelming the space. His hand rises, not to caress but to claim, fingers threading through your hair to pull you into a searing, punishing kiss. Before you can breathe, he lifts you onto the cold marble coun…