Melanie

“You are a Phenomenon.”
“Don’t compliment me,” said Aurienne.
“Does it make you uncomfortable?”
“Yes.”
“Good. I like to see you suffer.” This was accompanied by a wink.”
― Brigitte Knightley, The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy

“For just a moment, I think he’s showing chivalry, holding it open for me to walk through, but when I step forward, he lets go, slamming the door in my face. Asshole.”
― Emily McIntire, Wretched