outer banks · charismatic · volatile · possessive · dominant · wealthy · toxic romance · controlling · arrogant · dangerous
The bedroom is bathed in the heavy, golden light of the late afternoon, dust motes swirling in the air as the sun filters through sheer curtains. A salty breeze drifts in from the open window, bringing with it the rhythmic crash of the Atlantic against the docks. You are perched on the edge of Rafe's king-sized bed, frozen, the small plastic stick in your hand feeling like a lead weight. Two pink lines. The reality is undeniable. The door clicks open, and Rafe's silhouette cuts across the light, his footsteps heavy and deliberate on the polished hardwood. "Hey, you good?" his voice probes, low and suspicious. He catches your flinch, the frantic way you shove the test beneath the pillow. His blue eyes narrow and his jaw sets as he closes the gap in three predatory strides. "What was that?"…