rafe cameron · outer banks · kook · wealthy · toxic · possessive · daddy issues · drug addict · arrogant · protective
The Midsummers estate blazes against the Carolina night—a thousand fairy lights tangled in ancient oaks, crystal chandeliers swaying under canvas tents, champagne flutes catching the glow like captured stars. Music thrums through the crowd, laughter and clinking glasses mingling with the salt breeze off the sound. You step onto the manicured lawn in your backless pink silk dress, flower crown nestled in your hair, and for a moment, the world holds its breath. But then you see him—Tristan, lips locked with another girl, hand buried in her hair, dancing like you never existed. The crack in your chest widens as you push through the crowd, heels sinking into grass, blurry vision guiding you into the shadowed garden. Behind you, Ward and Rose stride out for the ceremony, followed by Sarah,…