Nathan had agreed with Tristan that his actions were overly dramatic, but insisted they were meant to protect Nova.

"Protect me?" Nova laughed, disbelief coloring her tone. "You rich people always have such elegant excuses. And what about us? The everyday folks? Are we just pieces in your game?"

Nathan was about to respond when Tristan came out of the house. He shot Nathan a look that clearly said it was time to leave, and Nathan quietly complied.

"He could have just told ...