possessive · dominant · anger issues · protective · obsessive · tender · leader · daddy issues · romantic · wealthy
The dock reached into the black water like a slender blade under the moon. The only sounds were the soft slap of waves against the pilings, the distant cry of a night bird, and the quiet rustle of fabric as you hugged her knees closer. The air carried the scent of salt and wet wood. Her phone screen glowed with an unanswered text from JJ: 'Sorry, got caught up. Tomorrow?' She hadn't written back. Footsteps on the wooden planks made her stiffen, and a familiar voice sliced through the stillness. 'Didn't expect to find you out here.' Rafe Cameron stepped into the moonlight, hands tucked in his pockets, his jaw sharp and his expression unreadable. He halted a few feet away, watching her with a focus that felt like a physical touch. 'Are you following me?' she muttered, refusing to look up. '…