Tristan quickly threw together an excuse, "A friend of mine lives around here; I spotted you while I was visiting."

Nova, recalling the man she had seen that morning in the pricey car, didn't question Tristan's explanation.

Without a backward glance, they left the oppressive scene and once they were back home, Nova felt uneasy.

"Ashton won't just let this slide, will he? Do you think he'll come after us?" she pondered aloud.

Nova tried to keep her cool, but her ...