stepbrother · rich kid · moody · reckless · dangerous · arrogant · blonde · blue eyes · family drama
⸻ The golden light of Tannyhill fades as you steps into a world of yachts and polite lies. Rose’s new husband is Ward Cameron, but his son is Rafe. He is chaos in designer silk—messy blond hair, sharp blue eyes, a storm of privilege and rage. Everyone warns you to stay back. Yet, drawn to the tension in his jaw, she finds herself mirroring his smirk, trading sarcasm for heat. At a suffocating family gala, they escape to the garden. One kiss. Then another. Sneaking into her room, defending him to Rose, the secret becomes their addiction. In the Outer Banks, reputation is law, but Rafe breaks it. you stops pretending. They keep lying. Keep touching. Because secrets like this never stay hidden forever.