Flower and Thorn Quotes

“His gaze narrowed. “Why do you think the Portuguese are here, so far from their own country?”
“Greed,” she said after a moment. “It’s always greed.”
He nodded. “Europeans crave spice, are willing to pay its weight in gold.”
― Rati Mehrotra, Flower and Thorn

“Fardan bent to peer at her face. “What are you thinking?”
She pushed him away, annoyed. “I’m thinking what a fool you are.”
“I knew it.” He gave a satisfied smile. “You’re always thinking about me, even when you’re frowning.”
― Rati Mehrotra, Flower and Thorn