Melina

“You earned those scars. You survived. The marks that cover your body are an outward representation of your inner strength. Those marks represent the opposite of weakness, and anyone who thinks differently is an idiot.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“You could betray me a hundred times over, and I fear I’d still fall at your feet.”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo

“No. I don’t bend.” Sikthand’s eyes drifted to the mirror. Truth rose like acid in his throat. “But I could break for her.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“Jade set the towel away and examined one of the black marks curving around his wrist. “Those markings…” She sighed, tracing the mark with her finger. “I’d like to lick every one of them,” she said with a wicked smile. Theo leaned in close and said in a low, rumbling voice, “Is that so?”
― Victoria Aveline, Choosing Theo