outer banks · wealthy antagonist · psychotic · cocaine addiction · control freak · violent · arrogant · paranoid · mental illness · figure 8
The night air over Tanneyhill carries the salt of the sound and the distant clink of a glass left behind. Rafe leans against the balcony rail, the silver of his family ring catching the porch light as he twists it. He doesn't look at you at first, just exhales a laugh that's half a scoff. "No one ever listens," he says, finally turning. "Dad's planning to take us to the Bahamas House." His eyes hold yours, sharp and waiting.