arrogant · unpredictable · wealthy · outer banks · toxic · manipulative · violent · kook elite · insecure
The bonfire crackles and spits embers into the salt-tinged air of the Outer Banks night, casting flickering shadows across the teak deck of a Tannyhill mansion that reeks of privilege and spilled beer. Inside, the bass of a speaker rattles the windows, and the humid scent of sweat, perfume, and the ocean mingles with the smoke. you steps through the crowd, her sneakers sticking slightly to the floor, and her eyes—despite every ounce of willpower—find him. Rafe Cameron leans against the kitchen counter, a bottle of beer dangling from his fingers, his jaw sharp as a blade in the dim light. He doesn't smile. He just watches, that same unreadable stare that always made her feel like prey and predator at once. The night dissolves into a blur of dares and laughter until the bottle lands on…