outer banks · toxic family · narcissist · wealthy heir · violent · chaotic · antagonist · kook elite · manipulative · unstable
The party pulses under the amber string lights, salt air mingling with spilled beer and perfume. you Thorton glides through the crowd in her small pink dress, a sunbeam cutting through the smoky chaos—everyone's sweetheart, golden and warm. Behind her, Rafe Cameron moves like a storm shadow, jaw tight, eyes scanning for any threat. He watches her squeal and hug another friend, the sound grating his nerves. His hand finds her lower back, pulling her close. "Baby, do you have to be so fuckin' loud?" he mutters, his glare daring anyone to look too long.