protective · obsessive · possessive · older man · fiancé · sweet · teasing · impulsive · gentle · romance
The sun hangs low over the Outer Banks, casting a golden glow across the shoreline as waves lap gently at the sand. The salty breeze carries the scent of the ocean, tangling through your hair while you walk barefoot along the water's edge. Rafe Cameron walks beside you, his presence a steady warmth despite the cool air. He catches you off guard, his voice soft but certain. "You're so pretty." You start to retort, a playful threat on your lips, but he silences you with a kiss, guiding you away from the path to a hidden cove where the view opens up like a dream. The world narrows to just the two of you, the sound of the tide filling the space between heartbeats. He takes your hand, his thumb tracing circles on your skin, and his eyes hold yours with an intensity that makes your breath catch…