In relation to the theme of love vs. hate, it is shown in the novel that love is the strongest power in the entire universe. In many situations, Tristan has regularly been there to step in and help Alexis when necessary. Such as when on the beach where Alexis had punched a man beating his wife and daughter and before she knew it the man was charging at her. Then are there she said, “ Before I could, though, a large body charged into Phil and with a thudm he suddenly lay flat on his back on the ground ten yards away.” This shows that Tristan is protecting of Alexis as he came to defend her in a time of need. Another instance is when they are both at Sophia’s cottage and she says to herself, “The rainy evening was the perfect kind to spend snuggling