"Why?" Tristan said as he dug into his veggies. "I kept it light just like you wanted—barely added any salt."

"But it's kind of tasteless," Nova chuckled.

She did ask for a light meal, but this was almost too light—like rabbit food.

"Eating light is good for you," Margaret added with a grin, sensing something special brewing between the two. She playfully nudged, "Are you guys keeping secrets from me?"

"Secrets...?" Nova feigned ignorance, looking utterly ...