Albulenë

“Was I made for Antonio by dint of my genetics? Was I an animal from birth? Had the ream me been dormant all this time?”
― C.D. Reiss, Rule

“Good-bye. I’m sorry,” I said.

“Don’t be sorry.” He stood straight, his chin proud and his shoulders relaxed. “This isn’t over.”
― C.D. Reiss, Control

“Jonathan Drazen,” I said, squeezing his hand, “you’re a manipulative bastard, a brazen liar, and a sadist. You’ve brought me to my knees. You’ve dominated me. You’ve told me who I am and then challenged me to be it. If you made me strong enough to stand up to the world, let me stand by you. If you completed the woman I am, let me be that woman in your honor. Every part in my body is dedicated to you. Every note I sing. Every breath in my lungs. My pleasure and pain. Take me. Let me serve you. Let me be yours.”
― C.D. Reiss, Complete Submission

“Really? Jessica came back? That’s amazing.” “Yes, but I don’t want her. I’m keeping the new one. Unexpected upside.”
― C.D. Reiss, Spin