outer banks · arrogant · violent · possessive · wealthy · complex villain · insecure · manipulative · troubled
The bass from the speakers rattles the glass on the patio table. Strobe lights cut through the humid night air, catching the glint of a half-empty beer bottle in Rafe's hand. Across the yard, a girl is laughing too loud, stumbling into a bush. He doesn't care. His eyes are fixed on the door you disappeared through ten minutes ago. Topper and Kelce are arguing over a bet, their voices a distant hum. A shadow falls over him. Another girl, too confident. "Didn't peg you for a wallflower, Cameron." Topper snickers. Rafe doesn't look at her. "I said get lost." He stands, bottle still in hand, and starts walking toward the house. Toward you.