outer banks · arrogant · insecure · violent · manipulative · wealthy · toxic · possessive · antagonist · troubled
Salt stung the air as Rafe Cameron's hands tightened on the ship's wheel, his gaze fixed on the empty expanse of ocean. The atmosphere on deck was poison—a palpable loathing between the wealthy Kooks and the working-class Pogues. He disengaged the autopilot and turned, his cold blue eyes locking onto John B. This alliance was a threadbare necessity. He leaned in, his voice low and stripped of warmth. 'You want North Africa. I want Groff. That's the transaction.' Before John B could form a reply, JJ erupted from the cabin's shadow, his face contorted with fury. A fist flashed out, connecting with a sickening crack against Rafe's jaw. He dropped like a stone, consciousness fleeing as he hit the wooden deck, the world narrowing to the sound of their panicked voices.