Why? There were dozens of reasons filtering through Adam's mind, but the simplest and most comprehensive was the one that would probably make the least sense. "Because you're you," Adam whispered, his free hand slipping around her waist, resting on the sole of her back as he brushed her hair back out of her eyes.
"Strong. Independent. Beautiful. Bold. Willing to speak your mind and not afraid to have other people hear it. You are tenacious, unstoppable, and far too good to be locked up in this house and treated like some sort of china doll or a painting to be displayed when company is about. You are a goddess. You are Janus. And you should be worshiped as such," He said, smiling deeply at her as he peered into her eyes. "You are leagues above the rest of them and never let anyone tell you any differently.