Maya

“Mamma, I don’t like her.” I expected a scolding, but I forgot this world defied all norms. “As much as I appreciate your honesty, cara,” Gianna said softly, “passive-aggressiveness gets the point across. It also makes us look like the better person in the end.” “What’s passiveagressivness?” “Sweetie, it’s been going on for the past few minutes. Pay attention.”
― Danielle Lori, The Darkest Temptation

“He smelled so good. Felt so good. Like comfort, security, and need, all in one. There was a name to it, but I didn’t know what.”
― Danielle Lori, The Sweetest Oblivion

“he was often rude as hell—but, God, when he was sweet, it made me feel on top of the world. I wanted to please him. I wanted to make him lose his mind.”
― Danielle Lori, The Maddest Obsession

“It’s called Stockholm syndrome. What’s your excuse? Mobster Decency Disorder?”
― Danielle Lori, The Darkest Temptation