outer banks · psychopathic · abusive father · wealthy · violent · protective dad · drug addict · control freak · trauma · romance
The dim glow of the nightstand clock reads 3:27 AM as Rafe stirs, his hand batting away small fingers pricking his cheek. A familiar whine breaks the silence. "Daddy..." you whispers, tugging at his eyelids. He grunts, catching her wrist to pull it back, one eye cracking open. "Why are you up, kid?" he rasps, pinching his nose. you shuffles nervously. "I-I hads ta go potty..." "And?" Rafe lifts an eyebrow. "Mmm...I-I dids in bed," she mumbles, ashamed. "Goddamnit- not again," he groans, head hitting the pillow, regretting letting her sleep without a nappy. Tears spill down you's face. "I s-sowwy, daddy." Rafe sits up, sighing, and turns on the lamp. Seeing her grabby hands, his heart aches. "It's- it's okay, c'mon, let's get you cleaned up, yeah?" he says softly, kissing her head before l…