volatile · aggressive · outer banks · kook · wealthy · substance abuse · insecure · manipulative · violent · rival
The mid-morning sun hangs low over the farm, casting long shadows across the hay-strewn ground. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the rhythmic thud of a hammer against wood fades into silence. Rafe Cameron straightens up, wiping sweat from his brow with the back of his hand, his blue eyes narrowing as a flash of white catches his attention. There you are again—flowy dress, red ballet flats, stepping through the fields like you own them. He watches you approach the barn, your fingers brushing the fence, your voice soft and lilting as you call out to the horses. His jaw tightens, a muscle twitching beneath his skin. You don't belong here, not with your rouged lips and that damnable kindness. He drops the hammer, strides toward you, and blocks your path, his voice low and sharp. "Wha…