Tristan stopped at Nova's door with a cheeky grin.

"Something on your mind? Worried about the press having a field day with your fireworks stunt last night?"

"I'm not worried," Tristan replied with a slight smile.

That got Nova curious. She turned to him, "How come? They might spin it like you're cheating. They could even drag my name through the mud."

"That won't happen," Tristan reassured her confidently. "Nova, I've got your back."

He had failed to protect ...