Rafe From Outer Banks Novels & Stories

She wondered, "Do they realize that Aline and Rafe's marriage was just a formality?" This time, however, the scenario seemed very different. Rafe's parents showed genuine interest in the upcoming wedding, eager to witness their son's marriage. "Where are you planning to have the wedding?" inquired Rafe's mother. "In Borneo," Rafe replied. Luna recognized Borneo as a place teeming with their shared history -- a complex tapestry of abuse, trauma, kidnapping, and more. It was a place filled with meaningful memories for both of them.

I’d just take what I could get and let him explain when he returned. But today, I stood before his brother because I needed to leave early. Brett was picking me up to take me to Brooklyn, eagerly looking forward and hoping I’d meet Michael’s family. However, Carter had to bring another piece of news. “Rafe’s returning today.” A pool of emotions lifted up my heart. Excitement? Restlessness? I wasn’t sure. “He is? What time?” “Not sure, but he has probably left the office now.” I heaved an exhale. “Thanks for giving me an update every now and then. It helped keep me from being paranoid.”

She rolled her eyes, but there was something deeply satisfying about the way he held her, like she belonged nowhere else but by his side. Just then, a familiar voice called out, “Kieran.” They turned to see Rafe approaching from a hallway that branched off toward what looked like offices. He was dressed casually, but there was always a grounded intensity to him that made Aria feel like he was always planning something in the background. “Do you have a minute later?” Rafe asked. “I want to go over the route to the Ashfall territory before we head out.” “Yeah,” Kieran nodded. “Give me twenty minutes, I’m just heading back to shower, and I’ll be right back.”

But my smile immediately vanished, because trailing behind him like a shadow was Rafe. Fuck! Rafe was wearing a dark green jacket, with the sleeves pushed up to his elbows and his hands stuffed into his pockets like he had better things to do. He looked bored, and his eyes roamed lazily over the crowd like he was trying to determine who was going to be the biggest threat to Adrian. Even though I had contingency plans, seeing him there was still intimidating. I quickly ducked behind Valentina so he wouldn’t notice me, because I didn’t know how he would react if he saw me there.