Faith Quote by Ann Aguirre
““Are you mine?" I asked, low knowing the answer already. "Completely." His voice thrummed with conviction. And oh, I liked it. "So I may do anything I wish with you?" "Anything." I didn't need his invitation, of course. He belonged to me, like everything in Sheol, but there was more pleasure in a willing slave. I drew my athame and took his hand. He shuddered at my touch because I put a thread of power in it, pulled it through him in a flicker of the darkest pleasure. Soon enough he'd beg for this, unable to perform with anyone else. I knew how to enthrall my lovers. With a faint smile, I pricked the tip of his finger. Not as much pain as he expected, I think, but I drew blood. His gasp aroused me. His blood welled like a crimson jewel and I took his fingertip between my lips, tasting him. Learning his secrets.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Minds, 2012
A lover uses magical power to dominate and manipulate, finding pleasure in control and surrender.
In simple terms: Control and surrender in a magical romance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the line between consent and domination.
Themes
power
control
consent
romance
dark magic
Mood
intense
dark
seductive
Type
narrative
romantic
cautionary
When to use this quote
- intimate encounter
- ritual
- relationship dynamics
- ethical boundaries
Key Concepts
domination
submission
blood rituals
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure consent in power imbalanced relationships?
- What are the ethical limits of magical influence?
A Different Perspective
Consent must be explicit; power can corrupt.
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