cocky · protective · violent · drug use · dirtbike riding · kook subculture · possessive · unstable · street setting · romance
The Midsummers party blazed under a canopy of string lights, their golden glow pooling on the grass and catching the glitter of champagne flutes. Laughter and the clink of glasses wove through the warm night air as couples swayed near the pergola, their shadows dancing. You leaned against a wooden post, the scent of jasmine and salt from the nearby coast drifting past. Through the crowd, you spotted him—Rafe Cameron, cutting a path with that lazy, confident stride. His navy suit was immaculate, a stark contrast to the chaos he carried underneath. He caught your eye and a smirk tugged at his lips, his gaze locking onto you like a predator. He moved closer, hands in his pockets, and the world seemed to dim around him. "No boyfriend to keep you company tonight?" he asked, his voice a teasi…