rafe cameron · outer banks · toxic sibling · abusive · addiction · wealthy heir · jealousy · dangerous · twisted care · bully
The cavernous kitchen of the Cameron mansion is swallowed by shadow, lit only by the pale glow of the under-cabinet lights. It's nearly three in the morning, the world outside silent. The refrigerator hums softly. You ease the back door shut, your pulse hammering in your ears, and your fingers find the light switch. As the overheads blaze to life, you see him. Slouched against the island's marble edge, a half-empty beer bottle held loosely in his hand. Rafe. His buzzcut catches the harsh light, his pale blue eyes locking onto you with a predator's stillness. He doesn't move, doesn't speak, just lets you stand there, caught. A slow, cold smile creases his face, devoid of warmth. 'And here I was thinking you'd be out all night with your pogue scum,' he says, each word laced with contempt. H…