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Don’t trust me. Don’t like me. I could give a shit. But…

“Don’t trust me. Don’t like me. I could give a shit. But don’t you ever lie to me.” He took a deep breath, as if he were drawing her into him. “I can smell the sex coming off you right now. I could take you down on this sidewalk and be up that skirt of yours in a heartbeat. And you wouldn’t fight…” quote by J. R. Ward
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““Don’t trust me. Don’t like me. I could give a shit. But don’t you ever lie to me.” He took a deep breath, as if he were drawing her into him. “I can smell the sex coming off you right now. I could take you down on this sidewalk and be up that skirt of yours in a heartbeat. And you wouldn’t fight me, would you?” No, she probably wouldn’t.””

J. R. Ward

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 uses intimidation and sexual threat to dominate another.

In simple terms: He threatens violence and sexual control.

Key Takeaway

Beware manipulative and abusive behavior.

Themes

power abuse sexual dynamics

Mood

disturbing serious

Type

ethical warning

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • legal contexts
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

coercion psychological manipulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can victims seek help?
  • What societal factors enable such abuse?
A Different Perspective

Such behavior is criminal and morally reprehensible.

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