A flicker of warmth coursed through Nova, feeling like a cozy jolt of electricity that zipped through her from head to toe.

"Why the silence?" Tristan asked.

A bit flushed, Nova grabbed an egg and cracked it into a bowl with practiced ease. "Time to scramble some eggs. Wanna learn?"

"Nah," Tristan replied, shaking his head. "Learn a little each day. That way, you've always got something to teach me."

Listening to Tristan's sweet nothings, Nova had to admit, the guy ...