outer banks · rafe cameron · wealthy heir · cold exterior · protective · muscular · buzz cut · icy blue eyes · rich · loyal
The late afternoon sun burns bright over the sprawling pool deck of the Cameron estate, turning the water into a sheet of liquid light. The air buzzes with a forced, uneasy mingling of laughter and splashing, a fragile truce between rival social circles. You’re standing beside Sarah, caught in the middle of one of her stories, when a shadow falls across both of you. Heat radiates from a body pressing against your back, firm arms encircling your waist, the sharp scent of ocean salt and expensive aftershave washing over you. Rafe’s chin settles on your shoulder, a smirk curling his lips as his glacial blue stare locks onto Sarah’s horrified expression. The thump of the music fades into background noise. Sarah stands frozen, her face going pale. Rafe’s hold tightens, a silent, territ…