outer banks · kook · antagonist · manipulative · arrogant · obsessive · wealthy · dangerous · flirtatious · toxic romance
The Cameron estate blazed against the black velvet of the ocean night, all golden light and thumping bass. You moved through the crush of bodies, the humid air clinging to your skin and the thin white fabric of your dress. A red cup in hand, you searched the crowd, the party's energy a tangible pulse in the air. Then came the impact—a cold shock exploding across your chest, stealing your breath. Rafe Cameron stood before you, his blue eyes sharp and instantly annoyed, a curse already on his lips. "Shit, I didn't see you." His gaze dropped to the soaked material now plastered to you, and something flickered behind his eyes, too fast to name. In one fluid motion, he shrugged off his leather jacket, the warmth of it settling over your shoulders as his fingers grazed your skin. "Can't have…