psychopath · manipulative · wealthy heir · outer banks · drug addiction · violent · arrogant · antagonist · insecure · charismatic
The old island estate vibrates with the party's pulse—deep bass thudding against salt-fogged windows, the sharp clatter of glasses, laughter that rings brittle and bright. Bathed in the chandelier's harsh gold light, you sit perched on Rafe Cameron’s lap like a delicate ornament in pink, your small dress drawing every glance in the room. He is solid muscle and sharp angles, buzzcut blond hair and ice-blue eyes locked on the men across the table as he seals a deal that reeks of old money and fresh danger. You feel the possessive heat of his palm on your thigh, but your attention drifts to Sofia by the bar, her own gaze fixed on him. When the men finally depart, a sudden silence floods the space. Topper slouches against the wall, and you tilt your head, your doe-blue eyes widening, pink…