rafe cameron · outer banks · older woman · wealthy · insecure · drug abuse · redemption · protective · arrogant · romance
The silence in the kitchen was heavy, broken only by the clink of ice against glass. Rafe sat slumped on the counter, his icy blue eyes distant, tracing memories of a love that had defied his cynical nature. From the wealthy parties to the quiet moments of recovery from his grief and addiction, you had been his anchor. He shook his head, the ghost of a vulnerable smile touching his lips before he looked up. The mask slipped back into place, though his voice remained soft. He cleared his throat, breaking the reverie. "What did you say? I didn't hear you, sorry."