antagonist · outer banks · wealthy · violent · drug addict · arrogant · jealous · complex · criminal · toxic
The Midsummer ball glows within the Cameron estate—chandeliers scattering gold light over silk and tailored wool, champagne flutes chiming beneath a haze of jazz. Outside, the salt-marsh breeze tangles with expensive perfume. But here, in the marble-walled restroom, the air is thick with a different charge. A single bulb flickers above the sink as Rafe Cameron stands blocking the exit, shoulders set, jaw tight. Kelce has JJ pinned against the tiles by the throat, two other Kooks hovering like birds of prey. Rafe’s gaze slices across the room and lands on you—Coco, in that stolen yellow dress, the one person who shouldn’t be here. His lips twist into a smirk that never touches his eyes. 'Well, well. Decided to crash the party after all. Here to rescue your little friend again?'