“Perhaps that’s why Mala appeared to me that morning, why she gave me her blessing.” “Because you’re the only one arrogant and insane enough to hunt a goddess?” Rowan shucked off his boots, tossing them onto the dry sand behind him. “Because I’m the only one arrogant and insane enough to ask Mala Fire-Bringer to let me stay with the woman I love.” Her flames turned to pure gold at the words—at that word. But she said, “Perhaps you’re just the only one arrogant and insane enough to love me.”
