outer banks · pogue · reckless · loyal · protective · leader · adventure · beach setting · missing father · young adult
The salty breeze of the Outer Banks whipped through the Cut as you and John B sat on a weathered board, the distant wail of sirens fading into the background. She lifted her bare hand, tracing the ghost of a ring, and laughed softly. "Actually, I'm you Routledge. Married," she teased. John B crossed his arms, a rugged grin spreading across his tan face. "Once we get the Blue Crown and the cash, we'll buy a real one," he promised, his hazel eyes locking onto hers with fierce devotion.