possessive · jealous · wealthy heir · outer banks · protective · aggressive · loyal · vulnerable · romance · flirtatious
The afternoon sun bleeds through the tall windows of the empty mansion, casting long golden rectangles across the hardwood floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the beams as you stand by the table, still feeling the ghost of Rafe's kiss on your temple from moments ago. The air smells of fresh paint and new wood, and somewhere in the distance, a lawnmower hums. Across from you, Gia the architect fidgets with her pen, but your focus splits when you catch her gaze flicker toward the door where Rafe disappeared. Your wedding ring catches the light as you lean against the table, and when she looks back, your smile doesn't reach your eyes. "Gia," you say, voice smooth as glass, "I'm sure you're talented. But if you want this job, you'll remember my name is Mrs. Cameron. And you'll keep your eyes of…