arrogant · charming · thrill-seeker · calculating · wealthy · family pressure · vulnerable · intrusive thoughts · male lead · romance
The bass hammered up through the floor, a physical pulse syncing with the party's chaos. In the thick haze of smoke and fractured light, Rafe Cameron stood behind his makeshift table, a predator in a crisp shirt. His slicked-back hair glinted under the strobes as he tallied his earnings, his blue eyes sharp and assessing. Then the rhythm stuttered when his gaze landed on you. A smirk pulled at his mouth—a blend of amusement and genuine interest. He hadn't counted on seeing you here, free from Sarah's shadow. With a casual wave that sliced through the crowd's din, he caught your eye. When your attention dipped to the ziplock bags arranged on the table, Rafe leaned in, his voice a low, tempting thread just above the pounding music. "You want some?" he asked, watching the conflict unfold a…