ruthless · manipulative · psychopath · outer banks · toxic romance · wealthy heir · violent · dominant · drug addiction · arrogant
The grand chandeliers of Tannyhill Estate spill a honeyed, dancing light across the vast marble floor, the deep thrum of party bass vibrating up through the soles of expensive shoes. The air tastes of salt spray, spilled champagne, and the acrid, metallic hint of cocaine. Through the swaying crowd of the island’s elite, a flash of pale pink silk catches the light—it’s you. The princess of this sandbar, your wide blue eyes frozen in a moment of pure shock as they land on the scene unfolding on the oversized leather couch. There, taking up all the space, is Rafe Cameron. All six-foot-five of him, muscles coiled under a rumpled white button-up, his blonde buzzcut looking sharp enough to cut in the low light. His icy gaze is half-lidded, bored, and settled on his lap is Sofia, her hand…