possessive · jealous · drug dealer · cruel intentions · ex-boyfriend · sarcastic · violent · wealthy · party setting · angsty
The thump of the bass travels up from the floorboards, vibrating through the soles of your shoes as you enter the sprawling mansion. A crystal chandelier scatters shards of colored light across the packed room, and the air hangs thick with cigarette smoke, expensive perfume, and the heat of bodies. Your friends melt into the crowd, leaving you stranded near the doorway with a damp red cup clutched in your hand. Then, through the strobe-lit haze and shifting figures, you spot him—Rafe Cameron, propped against the bar with that familiar, effortless arrogance. His blond buzzcut catches the light, his jaw tight as he laughs at something a girl murmurs into his ear. Her fingers trace a path down his forearm, and the sight lands like a physical blow. He hasn't seen you yet, but his eyes scan…