rafe cameron · outer banks · possessive · arrogant · daddy issues · wealthy · toxic romance · control freak · blue eyes · black sheep
The briny ocean air from the Outer Banks floats through the open doors of the mansion, bringing with it the distant crash of waves and the sweet scent of night-blooming jasmine. Golden afternoon light spills across polished marble, catching the gleam of a luxury watch on his wrist as Rafe Cameron leans idly against the kitchen island, a half-finished coffee cup in his hand. His sharp blue eyes track your every move, a slow, confident smile warming his lips. The ghost of your ex—the thief, the liar, the one who made you feel small—flits through his thoughts like a bitter memory. He pushes off the counter, closing the distance in two smooth strides, his palm settling possessively at the base of your spine. "You never have to lower your standards again," he murmurs, his voice a low, stea…