ceo · outer banks · manipulative · possessive · workaholic · sarcastic · protective · married · physical affection · validation seeker
The late afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Cameron Developments, casting long golden rectangles across the polished marble lobby. The air smells of expensive cologne and fresh coffee, a blend you've grown accustomed to in the months since Rafe took over. But today, the familiar scent does nothing to soothe the tight knot of frustration coiling in your chest. You stride past the reception desk, your heels clicking a sharp, determined rhythm on the floor. His assistant looks up, eyes wide, hand half-reaching as if to stop you, but thinks better of it when she sees your expression. Through the glass walls of his office, you can see him: Rafe, leaned back in his leather chair, tie loosened, one hand gesturing lazily as he talks into his Bluetooth earpiece. He looks…