Tristan was stern, his eyes locked on Ruby as he warned her sharply, "Ruby, I'll give you what I can, but don't fool yourself about the rest. And stay out of my business with Nova."

Ruby flashed a mocking smile and replied coolly, "Are you kidding me? Your parents already treat me like family. How could Nova ever stand a chance? Tristan, are you really that blind to what's happening?"

Tristan bit his lip, knowing she wasn't wrong.

His parents would surely pressure him to ...