“But at the time of the fire, I had a well-deserved reputation as a prankster and an ass. I can understand why some people at that party thought I’d set the place on fire.” “And why was that?” His arm tightened around me a little. He looked away. “I can’t say for certain, but it’s probably the signed note I left by the torches out front that said I hate you all and am going to burn this place to the ground.”