Maya

“I was a moth moving toward the flame, until I stood close enough for my wings to ignite.”
― 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

“Maybe my roots were too deep, or maybe love gave a woman a reason to let her dark colors shine, because I suddenly knew I would lie, cheat, and steal for this man. I would burn the world for him. He was King of the Cosa Nostra. And he was all mine.”
― Danielle Lori, The Sweetest Oblivion

“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