In the end, Nova didn't manage to get away from Tristan. After a long struggle, she was soaking wet with sweat.

She was so exhausted that she didn't resist when Tristan picked her up and carried her to the bathroom.

There, he gently placed her in warm water to help her relax.

Exhausted, Nova still managed a sarcastic eye roll. "Kinda feels like you're out for revenge, huh?"

Tristan chuckled, kissing her forehead gently. "It's not about revenge, babe. It's all ...