Striking a Nerve

Tristan rinsed his mouth and placed his toothbrush back in the holder, pouring water over his face as he tried to shake off the tension that had followed him home. The incident from earlier at the charity event still replayed in his head. He shut the bathroom door and headed to the bed, hoping sleep would come easily tonight.

Chloe, sitting at her vanity, turned to him as she wiped off her makeu