Gaze Quote by Karen Marie Moning
““You really know when people are lying?” He nodded. “Prove it.” “Got a boyfriend?” “No.” “Is there a man you’re interested in?” “No.” “You’re lying.” I stiffened. “I am not.” “Yes, you are. He may not be a boyfriend but there’s someone you’re interested in enough that you’re thinking about having sex with him.” I glared. “I am not. And you can’t possibly know that.” He shrugged. “Sorry, Mac, I hear the truth even when the person isn’t admitting it to themselves.” One dark brow lifted. “I don’t suppose it might be me?” I blushed. He’d just made me think it. Us. Naked. Wow. I was a perfectly healthy woman, and he was a gorgeous man. “No,” I said, embarrassed. He laughed, gold eyes glittering. “Lie. A whopper. Gotta love that. Have I told you I’m a big believer in fulfilling a woman’s fantasies?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Darkfever, Karen Marie Moning, 2007
A character confronts a partner who claims to sense hidden truths, revealing tension between intuition and self‑deception.
In simple terms: A person claims to know your secrets, causing conflict.
Key Takeaway
Question trust and communication.
Themes
trust
deception
intimacy
self‑awareness
Mood
conflicted
intense
reflective
Type
dialogue
dramatic
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- conflict resolution
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
psychology
intuition
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust someone who says they know your thoughts?
- How does this affect your sense of privacy?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on claimed intuition can erode genuine dialogue.
