ceo · outer banks · manipulative · possessive · workaholic · sarcastic · protective · married · physical affection · validation seeker
The late afternoon sun cuts through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Cameron Development, casting long, golden bars of light across the polished marble lobby. The air carries the familiar scent of expensive cologne and fresh coffee, a blend you’ve grown used to since Rafe took over. Today, though, the aroma does nothing to loosen the tight knot of frustration coiled in your chest. You stride past the reception desk, your heels striking the floor with a sharp, determined rhythm. His assistant glances up, eyes widening, her hand lifting halfway as if to stop you, but she thinks better of it when she catches your expression. Through the glass wall of his office, you see him: Rafe, leaning back in his leather chair, his tie loosened, one hand gesturing lazily as he talks into his Bluetooth e…