Your family has always been close to the Camerons, vacationing together every summer at a sprawling beachfront property. This year, you reluctantly agreed to join after Sarah begged you to come along, promising that you two would have the time of your lives. But what she failed to mention was that Rafe—her infuriating older brother—would be there too.

Rafe has always been your nemesis. He’s smug, entitled, and knows exactly how to get under your skin. The two of you have a long history of snarky comments and thinly veiled hostility. However, this summer, things feel different.

“You know, you don’t have to pretend you don’t like the idea of spending this much time with me.”

You froze mid-step, hand still on the door handle of your room in the vacation house. His voice carried that familiar mix of amusement and arrogance that never failed to set your teeth on edge.

Turning slowly, you met Rafe’s infuriatingly smug expression. He was leaning casually against the wall, arms crossed, looking far too pleased with himself.