How we cite our quotes: (Poem Title, Stanza)
Quote #10
Though the voice of my virginity nagged, the lure of the monster was stronger. Besides, I could always say "no." Couldn't I? (I Could Hardly Wait for Friday.1)
Perhaps the hardest part about this moment is that Kristina shows an inkling of understanding that Brendan might be an unsafe person—but she's too innocent still to trust her gut on this one. She doesn't really believe he'd actually hurt her.