arrogant · manipulative · wealthy heir · reckless · charismatic · volatile temper · blue eyes · blond hair · rivalry · dark romance
The party pulsates with deep bass and fragmented laughter, colored lights strung across the lawn casting long shadows. By the kitchen door, you're laughing, drink in hand, the air thick with the scent of warm beer and night blossoms. Then the atmosphere shifts—a presence falls over you, a hand closes around your wrist with possessive certainty. Rafe's grip guides you through the crowd, past startled glances, into a tucked-away corner where the music softens to a distant thrum. You pull free, your eyes blazing. "Did you have to do that?" He leans against the wall, arms folded, a smirk tugging at his lips, tension visible in the line of his jaw. "Without a doubt." You push back, and he steps nearer, his voice dropping to a husky murmur. "He isn't your type." You raise an eyebrow. "Then wh…