The Fire That Chose Me
His presence was the one thing that kept her from unraveling entirely.
Rowan paced at the edge of the clearing, his blade still in his hand, his eyes sharp and watchful. He hadn’t spoken since Cassian vanished, but Evelynn could feel the storm brewing inside him—questions, doubts, and fears he didn’t yet have words for. His shoulders were rigid, his steps sharp, and every so often his gaze would flick to her, burning with something that was half-protection and half-demand.
Finally, he stopped, turning to her. His voice was low, tight, and edged with disbelief.