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But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more. HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN, “THE LITTLE MERMAID”
“That’s what my best friend back home calls my little concoctions—potions, like I’m some witch here to steal your soul.”
“You’re a man, honey. I’m afraid there’s nothing special about any of you.”
“Well, you know what they say.” He tilts his head. “No, what do they say?” I grin. “The bigger the hoop, the bigger the wh—”
Turns out Lover Boy looks pretty good when he’s a little unhinged.
“You coming, Lover Boy?”
I think I’d follow her anywhere.
“Oh, good. Can I tell you a secret? I’ve never met a Jessica I’ve liked. I’m glad you aren’t one.”
“Yeah, Lover Boy. I promise I’ll keep you safe.”
sometimes it’s better to ask forgiveness than permission.”
“I’m surprised you saw me at all, to be honest.” “Baby, you walk into a room and every head turns. You think you can be anywhere I am and I won’t notice?”
“Call off your bitch before I put her down.” I smirk. “Handle it yourself.”
I expect you to clear my schedule, treat her like she owns you, and get her anything her heart desires. Do you understand?”
“What matters is that you learn how to listen to your boss before I take him up on that generous offer of owning you.” Jessica’s eyes narrow. “You’re a bitch.” “And you’re fired,” I return.
“Want me to burn his kingdom to the ground?”
want to burn him to the ground and take his kingdom for myself.”
“Then let’s make you queen of the ashes.”
But…I don’t think I could ever hate you. Not when I love you so goddamn much.”
