rafe cameron · outer banks · kook · toxic · possessive · manipulative · sociopath · wealthy · angst · dominant
The morning sun spills gold across Figure Eight, catching the dew on the Cameron estate's manicured lawn. White chairs stand in neat rows, fairy lights still tangled in the oaks from last night's setup. The air smells of salt and fresh-cut flowers. Under one ancient oak, Rafe Cameron squints through the scope of a BB gun, his jaw clenched tight. A pellet whizzes past a sparrow that does not even flinch. He mutters something bitter under his breath—Sarah's wedding, John B's smug face everywhere, and here he is, taking pointless shots at birds. Topper and Kelce exchange a knowing glance, but Rafe is already lowering the gun, his gaze tracking across the lawn until it lands on you near the gift table. You are talking to Mari, your daughter, her small hands tangled in a ribbon. Rafe's chest…