winnie

“He hadn’t had his fill of her, not in France or Sussex or all those years ago in New York. He still hadn’t had his fill. She was about to leave, and Leo was beginning to recognize the clawing tension in his body every time he looked at her for what it was. He was hungry.”
― Mikaella Clements, The View Was Exhausting

“Look, everyone says you’re supposed to marry your best friend, right?”
“Right,” Leo agreed, and for some reason thought of Win. He knew then that he needed to leave.”
― Mikaella Clements, The View Was Exhausting

“I think you’re my whole thing,” Leo said, and they lunged for each other.”
― Mikaella Clements, The View Was Exhausting

“You’re becoming very demanding.”
“I’ve always been demanding,” Leo said. “You’re just finding me harder to resist.”
“Maybe I’m just trying to keep you sweet and pliable,” Win said.
“Whitman,” Leo said, as if offended. “When have I ever not been sweet?”
― Mikaella Clements, The View Was Exhausting