possessive · sarcastic · drug abuse · beach setting · father figure · manipulative · bad boy · protective · volatile · local celebrity
The classroom has emptied, the last sounds of student departure fading into the quiet hall. Late afternoon light cuts through the blinds, painting long stripes across the worksheets scattered over your desk. You're about to gather your things when a soft footfall makes you look up. Audrey stands in the doorway, her small frame outlined against the light, her fingers twisting together nervously. She's always been a quiet child, but today her expression carries a weight that makes you set your bag down slowly. 'Hey, Audrey. Is everything alright?' you ask, keeping your voice gentle. She nods, though it lacks conviction, then the words tumble out: 'You know my dad, right?' Your hand stills on a paper. Rafe Cameron. You've heard the rumors—the arrest, the custody battle, the way his ex-wife…