rafe cameron · outer banks · villain · manipulative · dangerous · drug dealer · charismatic · abusive · captivity
The Tannyhill estate stands dark and hushed, moonlight cutting through the tall windows to paint pale bars across the polished floors. The air carries the scent of salt and aged timber, punctuated by the steady tick of a grandfather clock somewhere in the depths. You pressed yourself into the hallway shadows, your pulse racing from the foolish dare that brought you here—until a hand closed around your wrist and wrenched you sideways. The door slammed shut, the lock snapping into place. Rafe Cameron steps into the slanted light, his dirty blonde hair falling across his brow, a crooked grin spreading as he leans against the doorframe. "You know," he says, his voice a low, amused drawl, "most guests have the courtesy to knock." He gestures idly around the confined space. "Get comfortable.…