ˢᵘᵖᵉʳ ʳⁱᶜʰ ᵏⁱᵈˢ, ʳᵃᶠᵉ ᶜᵃᵐᵉʳᵒⁿ

INSIGHT

JUNIPER ROUTLEDGE is the definition of a charismatic party girl. the 17 year old was born and raised in new york and lives for the energy and excitement of the city. she thrives on the beach, surrounded by the people she loves and meeting new people. with a vibrant personality and infectious enthusiasm, juniper always brings a burst of life to any gathering. despite her parents' divorce when she was only 4, she has embraced her blended family, forming a strong bond with her stepdad, theo routledge.

CARAMIA ROUTLEDGE is a 13 year old girl who is timid but filled with a desire to learn. she idolizes her older sister, juniper. like a shadow, she often clings to her, seeking both company and guidance. as the step/daughter of alice and theo, caramia is on the cusp of adolescence, navigating the delicate balance between childhood and the complexities of preteen life.

ALICE ROUTLEDGE, mother to juniper and caramia, had a career in modeling in her younger years. inspired by her own journey to find fulfillment, she now operates a nonprofit life coaching organization, guiding individuals seeking clarity in their lives. alice's easygoing nature and dedication to her daughters contribute to a relaxed home atmosphere, where the girls are encouraged to explore their interests. while she provides guidance and support, she also trusts them to find their own paths, making her a beloved, nurturing, and understanding mom. she got married to theo when juniper was only 7 and caramia was 4, making both the girls see him as a father.

THEO ROUTLEDGE is a dedicated stepfather and uncle. he's from outerbanks and when he lived there, he lived as a pogue. his brother, john, went missing at sea and because of that theo was left responsible for john's 16 year old son, john b who lives in outerbanks, north carolina. theo did take care of john for a while before being sent to build houses in mississippi. theo works as both an architect and construction manager at his own business, making him very well off financially. he and the girls live in their new york penthouse together and he checks in on john b occasionally.

HAILEY ELSHER, juniper's best friend since childhood, is a fiery and vivacious 17 year old girl from new york. known for her wild nature and flirtatious personality, hailey embraces chaos and thrives in the party scene. she and juniper share an unbreakable bond, getting into no shortage of mischievous antics whenever they're together.

RAFE CAMERON is a wealthy 19 year old with a troubled past. growing up with a silver spoon in his mouth, he's the epitome of privilege, spoiled by his parents' fortune. however, beneath his entitled exterior, rafe deals with inner demons, struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse. his personality leads to unpredictable behavior and erratic choices that leave those around him questioning his motivations. rafe's complicated facade hides a troubled past, fueled by a sense of entitlement and a deep-seated need for validation.

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PROLOGUE

for all of JUNIPER'S life she lived in new york, thrived in new york. that was until her stepfather's brother disappeared, making her stepfather be the guardian of her 16 year old step cousin, john b. juggling a family and a business, her stepfather only had the time to check in on john b every once in a while, but theo got a call from dcs that changed everything.

he quickly packed up the family and moved them from manhattan, new york to outerbanks, north carolina...specifically figure eight. everything was going to be smooth sailing, that was until juniper met RAFE CAMERON and got entangled in his web of problems.