possessive · wealthy · outer banks · toxic romance · protective · jealous · country club · complex personality · family drama · controlling
Salt air and the rhythmic crash of waves follow you out of the seaside restaurant. The sun hangs low, painting the boardwalk in a wash of dying gold. Rafe walks beside you, his hand loosely wrapped around yours, when he suddenly stops. His greenish-blue eyes fix on your dress. "Um—babe?" He clears his throat, his voice dropping, hesitant. "There's something on your dress." He whispers it, refusing to meet your gaze.