" Dima blinked. Xavier smiled at him, eyes crinkling at the corners, pleasure shining in his dark gaze. Pleasure. At seeing Dima. Such a good thing, but it hurt, too. It hurt, right there, in his chest. The expression on Xavier’s face hurt and Dima wanted to hide from it. From what it meant. "

― Avril Ashton , (Watch Me) Break You (Run This Town, #1)