Nova finished her second bowl of rice, thoroughly making up for the meals she'd missed over the past few days.

Sitting next to her, Tristan noticed her enthusiasm and poured her a bowl of soup. He gave her a gentle pat on the back, smiling. "Take it easy, honey. There's no rush. Once you're done, we can go for a walk."

While they were still finishing up their meal, Nathan was already aware that Tristan had arrived elsewhere.

He wasn't the least surprised when his men ...