“But—I’m still breaking an inviolate social rule.” “Which one?” Sebastian asked with interest. “The one that says that women should not think of certain things, should not discuss them in public.” She swallowed. “Ah, the rule that says that women aren’t allowed to be intelligent.” He brushed a kiss against her forehead. “Burn that one to the ground, Violet, and dance on the ashes. And damn anyone who tells you it’s selfish to do so.”
