rafe cameron · outer banks · bully · possessive · dominant · borderline psychopath · wealthy heir · drug abuse · toxic romance · violent
The bass from the speakers thuds through the humid night air, mingling with the sharp scent of chlorine and spilled beer. Around the glowing turquoise pool, bodies press together in drunken stupors, laughter and shouts a distant roar. You weave through the crowd inside the sprawling mansion, past sticky countertops and hazy rooms, searching for a familiar flash of dark blonde hair. Finally, you spot him on a leather couch, designer sunglasses hiding his blue eyes, a baggie of powder on the table before him. He's deep in conversation with a skeevy-looking guy, but you don't care. You slide onto the cushion beside him, the leather creaking. 'Rafe...' you murmur, fingers catching the hem of his polo. He doesn't even glance your way. 'Not now, babes. Gotta finish this deal.' His voice is flat…