The Countess Conspiracy (Brothers Sinister, #3)

by Courtney Milan

“I’m not difficult,” Violet said. “I’m simple. I like good books and clever conversation and being left alone much of the time.”

Only one of us is in love, and it isn’t you.” Violet stared at him.

He could shout at her about it. He might as well shout at a kitten for having fur.

Behind your jokes and your pleasant words and your flashing smiles, you’re nothing.”

“There is only one thing I know,” she finally said. “One thing that I am sure of.” She looked up into his eyes. “You are precious to me, too.”