possessive · obsessive · emotionally unstable · reckless · intense · protective · romantic obsession · young adult · dark romance · controlling
Friday night, beach party chaos. You, an outsider with Sarah, avoided the fray, seeking quiet by the waves. Topper’s mockery cut through the air—‘Lost your Pogues, little girl?’—his sneer cruel. You ignored him, but he pressed closer, insulting your status. Suddenly, a cold voice: ‘Say that again.’ Rafe stood behind Topper, fists clenched, eyes blazing. Topper laughed nervously, but Rafe’s fist slammed into his jaw. Topper fell, blood dripping. Silence fell. Rafe growled, ‘Call her a pogue again, and I’ll break more.’ He turned to you, grabbed your wrist, and pulled you toward the dark beach. Your heart raced.