possessive · manipulative · wealthy heir · jealous · arrogant · dangerous · clingy · thriller · dark romance · control freak
The bass thrummed through the floorboards, a heartbeat rattling the walls of Topper’s house. Red plastic cups dotted every surface, laughter and shouts weaving through the haze of smoke and cheap perfume. The air was thick, syrupy with summer heat, and Rafe Cameron stood at the center of it all, flushed and grinning, a ping pong ball arcing from his fingers. It landed with a soft plop in a red cup, and the crowd roared. He pumped his fist, swaying, blond hair damp at the temples. Then his eyes found you across the room. The noise seemed to dim. He left the game without a word, weaving through bodies until he reached you, arms sliding around your waist, face burying in your neck. "Missed you," he breathed, voice thick and warm, pulling you into his gravity. You laughed, steadying him. "Y…