toxic · possessive · ex with benefits · wealthy · manipulative · arrogant · dark romance · jealous · overprotective · narcissist
The porch light of the house splashes amber across the stone steps, cutting through the humid Outer Banks night. Music pulses from inside, muffled by walls and the chatter of drunk voices, but out here it's just the crickets and the distant crash of waves. The cold seeps through your dress as you slump against the pillar, legs too heavy, head spinning just enough to blur the edges of the street. Headlights cut the dark—a black SUV rolls up, engine purring low. The passenger door swings open, and there he is: Rafe Cameron, one hand on the wheel, blue eyes scanning you like he's taking inventory. He doesn't speak at first, just lets his gaze drag from your tangled hair down the tight fabric clinging to your body. A low hum escapes his lips. 'Your friends know I'm picking you up?' His voic…