My God." He pushed away from the bedpost. "Friends! And do you fall into bed with any man who's 'dear' to you? How am I to take that?"" Of course I don't." She stood up, letting the knotted scarf slip away. "I can't seem to help myself. With you. About that. It's extremely vexing."" You're quite right on that count, " he said sullenly. "I'm damned vexed. I'd like to vex you right here on the floor, in fact. And the idea of Sturgeon vexing you is enough to dispose me to murder. Is that clear? Do you comprehend me?" He took a reckless stride toward her and caught her chin between his fingers. "I'm not your friend, my lady. I'm your lover. Laura Kinsale
About This Quote

The quote above is said by the character of Alain in the French novel "Les Miserables." In this quote, Alain is discussing Adele's feelings for him with his friend Jean Valjean. He makes it clear that he does not consider himself her friend. He is not her family, despite the fact that they have shared so many adventures together. He does not consider her his friend because he views her as a sexual object to be used and discarded.

Source: Lessons In French

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