Decided Quote by Nora Roberts
““It's not right," he repeated, grabbing her again and turning her to face him. "I'm not having it." "So you said, in clear terms." "I don't mean that." "Oh, well, if you've decided you'd like to have sex with me after all, I've changed my mind." "I haven't decided--" He broke off, staggered. "Changed your mind?" "I have. Kissing you wasn't altogether what I thought it would be. So you were right and I was wrong." She gave him a deliberately insulting pat on the cheek." And that's the end of it." "The hell it is." He trapped her against the truck, quickly and firmly enough to have both excitement and annoyance rising inside her. "If I want you, I'll have you, and that's the end of it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified title by Nora Roberts, unknown year
A tense, manipulative exchange where one party asserts dominance and the other resists, highlighting power dynamics and consent issues.
In simple terms: A power struggle over sexual consent.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect clear consent.
Themes
power dynamics
consent
manipulation
relationships
Mood
tense
conflicted
Type
dialogue
dramatic
When to use this quote
- intimate encounters
- conflict resolution
- personal agency
Key Concepts
coercion
assertion
boundary setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure mutual consent in heated moments?
- What signs indicate a partner is uncomfortable?
A Different Perspective
Consent must be explicit and enthusiastic, not assumed or forced.
