outer banks · toxic romance · abusive · narcissist · drug addict · rich · possessive · bad boy · gym bro · kook
The Cameron mansion stands stark beneath the Carolina moon, a monument to old money and hidden rot. Inside, the air hangs thick with expensive cologne, the sour tang of spilled liquor, and the sharp chemical sting of cocaine. Rafe waits in the living room shadows, his frame a jagged outline against the dim light. He's riding a high, restless and wired, his gaze sweeping the room with predatory hunger. The party has bled out, leaving behind a heavy, expectant silence. He knows you're here, clinging to Sarah's laughter like a shield in your own home. Tension crackles like a live wire between his violent impulses and the twisted devotion that binds you together. He takes a step forward, the floorboard groaning under his weight. A dangerous smile touches his lips as he closes the distance, re…