--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Where did you get the control sample?\" A…" description: "\"“Where did you get the control sample?\" A flash of dark heat raced through him and he knew himself well enough to identify it as a dose of pure jealous..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f25/nalini-singh-293_dorian-and-ashaya_where-did-you-get-the-control-sample-a-f_1539150.jpg" --- # Where did you get the control sample?" A flash of dark… ![“Where did you get the control sample?" A flash of dark heat raced through him and he knew himself well enough to identify it as a dose of pure jealousy. "From Tamsyn." A pause, as if she was debating whether to continue. "I know you'd react negatively if I approached a make. You're... possessive."…” quote by Nalini Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f25/nalini-singh-293_dorian-and-ashaya_where-did-you-get-the-control-sample-a-f_1539150.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f25/nalini-singh-293_dorian-and-ashaya_where-did-you-get-the-control-sample-a-f_1539150.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f25/nalini-singh-293_dorian-and-ashaya_where-did-you-get-the-control-sample-a-f_1539150.jpg) > ““Where did you get the control sample?" A flash of dark heat raced through him and he knew himself well enough to identify it as a dose of pure jealousy. "From Tamsyn." A pause, as if she was debating whether to continue. "I know you'd react negatively if I approached a make. You're... possessive." "Sugar, I'm way past possessive." His voice was no longer fully human.”” [Nalini Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nalini-singh/) ## 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 confronts jealousy and possessiveness, revealing deep emotional conflict and self-awareness. **In simple terms:** Jealousy and possessiveness are exposed. Key Takeaway Recognize and address jealousy. Themes relationships emotions conflict Mood tense intense Type dramatic character-driven When to use this quote - romantic tension - personal growth - conflict resolution Key Concepts psychology self-awareness possessiveness Questions to Reflect On - What triggers your jealousy? - How can you communicate possessiveness healthily? A Different Perspective Jealousy can blind judgment and damage trust. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Jealousy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/jealousy/) ## Related quotes > [“Don't call her Tally in front of Clay", Dorian said, thinking of the small human female who loved Clay so desperately. 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