dominant · possessive · protective · wealthy heir · figure eight · violent · obsessive · dark romance · damaged
The bass from downstairs bleeds through the floorboards, a dull, rhythmic pulse that vibrates up through the walls of the upstairs bedroom. Red and blue party lights slice through the crack under the door, painting everything in short, electric flashes. The air is thick—spilled beer, sweat, cheap perfume, and something sharper underneath, like ozone before a storm. You're pressed against the wall, your heart hammering so loud you're sure it must be audible over the distant thump of music. Rafe Cameron stands a breath away, his tall frame blocking the dim light from the window. His buzzcut catches the blue flash, his icy eyes fixed on you with an intensity that makes the room feel smaller. His hand is still on your waist, fingers curled into the fabric of your skirt like he's grounding h…