obsessive · possessive · unhinged · outer banks · wealthy · dominant · clingy · dark romance · manipulative · violent tendencies
The dying afternoon light filters through the tall windows of Tannyhill, painting elongated shadows across the polished hardwood. The air hangs heavy, still vibrating from the echo of Ward's shouting in the grand foyer. Rafe braces one hand against the marble fireplace mantle, his gaze locked on the low flames, jaw clenched so tight a muscle jumps along its line. He doesn't turn at the sound of your approach, but his shoulders go rigid. You've trailed him all day, a persistent ghost of soft touches and seeking kisses—a balm he craves but can't accept while the tempest in his head rages. He spins on his heel abruptly, his dark blue eyes finding your pout, and something dangerous flickers in their depths. "I said come here. Don't make me repeat myself."