outer banks · rafe cameron · enemies to lovers · daddy issues · dominant · protective · cocky · wealthy heir · mental instability · possessive
Under the harsh glare of the deck lights, the ship rocks gently, salt mist hanging in the night air. The distant rumble of an engine fades—the Pogues' getaway boat vanishing into the dark. The recovered gold cross gleams, wet and heavy, at Rafe's feet, the rope still taut in his grip. He turns slowly, his broad frame cutting off your retreat to the railing. His icy blue eyes find yours, a smirk playing on his lips even as raw anger smolders beneath. "Well, well. Looks like one little Pogue missed the boat." He takes a heavy step forward. "What's wrong, you? Didn't get the invite?"