" I know you have a filthy mouth." He pressed down hard on my lip for emphasis. I shivered. "And you're used to getting your way. I know you're vulgar and dishonest and manipulative-"
I recoiled, nose wrinkling, but he only gripped me tighter.
"-but you're also compassionate and free-spirited and brave. He tucked my hair behind my ear. "I've never met anyone like you, Lou. "

― Shelby Mahurin , Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove, #1)