Chapter 201 I Can Change on My Own. GET OUT!

Nova lay nestled against Tristan's chest. Her ear pressed to the rhythmic thump of his heartbeat. The steady rise and fall of his breathing lulled her into a sense of warmth and safety. But suddenly, a thought jolted her awake. She lifted her head, eyes wide with alarm. "Tristan, wait... we haven't been using protection these past few days, and I'm pretty sure I'm not in my safe window." Tristan, ever calm, smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, I've got it under control." Nova breathed a sigh of relief, though her mind still churned. As much as she adored Tristan, there was too much unresolved between them—now wasn't the time for a baby. She was utterly exhausted. After a long time in the bathroom and another round Tristan had persuaded her into, her energy was completely drained. Her eyelids grew heavy, and soon she was softly snoring. Tristan, still wide awake, gently played with her delicate fingers. Her hands were soft, her fingertips perfectly rounded, and her nails well-kept.