"Keep telling yourself that," I say, taking a step toward him. "You're always the victim, aren't you? Poor, special, unique little Devon, always so misunderstood. If only some big, strong alpha male would come along and see you for the swan you really are. You ever stop to think maybe the reason you can't find a boyfriend is because you're the asshole? Because you're so convinced everyone else is gonna judge you, you have to judge them first before you even give them a chance?"