"If one day, you realize Jackson isn't who you thought he was…" Lucas pursed his lips and then leveled Serenity with his stare. Knowing this could be his only chance, he mustered all his courage to ask her this. "If one day, when you decide you can't stay with him anymore, will you…"

"Will you let me take care of you?" His voice shook. It was a difficult question to ask. Lucas held his breath while he nervously waited for her answer, and his hands trembled slightly at his sides.

Serenity froze