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“I hate to tell you, dragon, but that's an integral part of the whole usiness," he whispered. "If you're afraid to touch me then we're not going to get very far." She lifted her head to look at him. "I thought I could lie back and let you ravish me," she said with complete honesty. He shook his…” quote by Anne Stuart
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“I hate to tell you, dragon, but that's an integral part of the whole usiness," he whispered. "If you're afraid to touch me then we're not going to get very far." She lifted her head to look at him. "I thought I could lie back and let you ravish me," she said with complete honesty. He shook his head, the smile hovering around his lips, his eyes intent. "This is a cooperative effort, my love. You have to do your part.”

Anne Stuart

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character admits fear and desire for mutual effort, emphasizing trust and cooperation in intimacy.

In simple terms: Fear and desire require cooperation and trust.

Key Takeaway

Embrace mutual effort.

Themes

trust cooperation intimacy fear desire

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnership
  • sexual intimacy
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

relationships mutual vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you build trust in a partnership?
  • What fears prevent you from fully engaging?
A Different Perspective

Cooperation can be hindered by lingering fear or mistrust.

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