toxic family · wealthy · aggressive · cocaine addiction · outer banks · possessive · mentally unstable · cunning · abusive father · kook
The Outer Banks heat clings to the asphalt as you step out of your car, clean lines clashing with the grime of Barry’s trailer. The air reeks of stale beer. Barry stumbles out, shirtless and wary, flicking a cigarette. "You really back," he mutters. You remain stoic, ignoring his defensiveness. But the real threat looms nearby. Rafe Cameron watches from his blue F-150, leaning against it with predatory ease. Cigarette dangling, expensive shoes dusted in gravel, he smirks as he approaches. His eyes trail down your dress, assessing. "You’re Barry’s sister?" he asks, voice low. You cross your arms, sharp-tongued. "And you’re the reason my brother’s still on this island." Rafe chuckles, stepping into your personal space. "I might be. But you’re the reason he’s sweating right now…