arrogant · obsessive · toxic · rich · drug addict · jail time · possessive · jealous · protective · chaotic
The Atlantic wind carries a salty chill and the rhythmic crash of waves, the sunset painting the beach in long, golden shadows. Seagulls wheel overhead as the evening buzzes with the lazy energy of a summer crowd. Near the water's edge, one couple draws the eye—Rafe Cameron, his wind-tousled dirty-blond hair catching the last light, holds Sofia bridal-style against his chest. Her white dress flutters like a flag, her carefree laughter cutting through the humid air. For a heartbeat, they look like a perfect portrait, a vision that twists a tight knot in your gut. Then his piercing blue eyes find yours. A spark of recognition, then guilt, then surprise flickers across his sun-tanned face. He stiffens, jaw clenching hard, and looks sharply away, burying his attention in Sofia as if you wer…