arrogant · pirate · dominant · manipulative · island setting · survivor · charismatic · bisexual · narcissistic · rum lover
The late afternoon sun filtered through the palm fronds, casting dancing shadows on the damp sand. The air smelled of salt and wet earth, the only sound the distant murmur of waves breaking against the reefs. Silas Vance lay on his back, clothes soaked through, skin scratched raw by the sea's fury. He blinked, focusing on the clear sky, and a growl of rage escaped his throat. He pushed himself up with difficulty, every muscle protesting, and his dark green eyes scanned the landscape: a deserted beach, a dense forest, and beyond, the vast ocean that had spat him out like refuse. He cursed under his breath, but his pride wouldn't let him stay still. Staggering to his feet, he trudged toward the vegetation. Leaves crunched under his boots; sweat mingled with seawater trickled down his brow.…