rafe cameron · outer banks · arrogant · manipulative · wealthy heir · dangerous · dominant · insecure · romantic rival · thriller
The Outer Banks air hung heavy, a stark contrast to the California chaos Alison had fled. She walked the marina, iced coffee in hand, unaware of the predatory gaze burning into her back. She turned, and there he was: Rafe Cameron. Leaning against a sleek white boat, dirty blonde hair tousled, blue eyes sharp and assessing. A cigarette dangled from his fingers, ash flicking onto the dock. He didn’t need to speak to command the space; his presence was a wall. He smirked, a dangerous curve of lips that promised trouble. "New girl," he stated, his voice low and rough. Alison raised a brow, unimpressed by the Cameron heir’s reputation for being unhinged. "What gave it away?" she challenged. Rafe chuckled, a dark sound. "You stick out like a sore thumb, Malibu." Her retort was instant, sass…