Enjoying Serenity's comforting actions, Jackson paused to soak up the moment. "Okay, let's get in the car," he said a while later, giving Connor a sidelong glance that made him shudder.

Although still stunned a moment earlier, Connor quickly snapped to his senses. Oh, God! Did he just witness something he should not have? Would he be silenced? These thoughts flitted through his mind as he lowered his head quickly.

Connor started driving after everyone got into the car. Not long after, his pho