In the shadows of the shore, everything blurs. Love and betrayal, dreams and loss. It's the place where the land ends, but nothing really begins. A place where you can get lost, if you're not careful. _______ Kai Wilmington is caught between two worlds-the one she once left behind in the Outer Banks, where her family's legacy hangs over everything, and the one she's trying to build now that she's returned. The island isn't just a place split between the Pogues and the Kooks, it's a battleground of loyalty, history, and secrets. As Kai navigates this divide, she finds herself drawn to Rafe Cameron, who shares her struggle for redemption. Their connection challenges everything they thought they knew about themselves. _______ Slow burn, angst. Follows some of the original OBX storylines. The hunt for the gold is mentioned throughout, but not leading in this story. _______ #1 in #outerbanks 04.24.2025