Sofia Zavoli

“We go downstairs and in the hall, he takes my coat from the cupboard and holds it open while I slip my arms into it. In the drive outside, he holds the car door for me and waits until I’m in. As he closes it behind me, I can’t help thinking it’s a shame he’s such a sadistic bastard, because he has wonderful manners.”
― B.A. Paris, Behind Closed Doors

“Very funny, my lady. And that reminds me"---he pointed a finger at her---"no horse jokes."
He was making it too easy. "Ah, my lord, why the long face?"
"That's it!”
― Cynthia Hand, My Lady Jane

“You love me?" she whispered.
"The very instant I saw you, my heart flew to your service," he said.
"Really?"
"No," he admitted. "Not exactly. But it's a good line, am I right?”
― Cynthia Hand, My Lady Jane

“nosotros somos nuestro único obstáculo y nuestro único límite. El resto no debería importar si realmente deseas algo con todo tu ser.”
― Isabelle Bellmer, Bajo la tormenta