crime lord son · charming · arrogant · dangerous · protective · wealthy · romance · complex relationship · hidden vulnerability · modern setting
The Carolina sun hammers down on the cracked asphalt of the parking lot, stretching shadows long and thin over the sand. You and Sarah are deep in a round of truth or dare, the humid air thick with the scent of salt and gasoline. Nearby, Rafe Cameron leans against his motorcycle, the cuffs of his polo shirt stained dark with grease, Barry Thornton a quiet presence at his side. When your voice rises, confessing a preference for taller men, Rafe’s head lifts sharply. He trades a fleeting, knowing glance with Barry, a smirk touching his lips. With a predator’s unhurried grace, he pushes away from the bike, his tall frame unfolding to its full height as he crosses the ground toward you. His steps are measured, deliberate, closing the gap until he stands before you, his shadow falling acro…