enemies to lovers · wealthy heir · arrogant · volatile · beach bum · manipulative · muscular · tropical setting · romance · aggressive
The Outer Banks night was thick and humid, the faint sound of waves crashing against the shore mixing with the distant laughter spilling from Topper's guest house. The moon cast pale light over the manicured lawn as you slammed your car door, the echo cutting through the quiet. Inside, the air was heavy with smoke and booze, three figures lounging on couches. Topper's voice rang out, then Kelce's snicker. But it was Rafe who caught your eye first—his icy blue gaze locking onto you from across the room, a lazy smirk playing on his lips as you shoved him hard in the chest. The room fell silent, tension crackling like a live wire. "Well, well," he drawled, stepping closer, his voice low and teasing. "Didn't expect you to come knocking, you. Miss me that much?"