Serenity could hear the men's conversation loud and clear. Funny how she was the one who deserved the truth the most, but it was up to someone else to decide whether she should know or not.

"Jack..." A little whimper escaped her slightly parted lips, but it was loud enough to make the two men in the hall downstairs stiffen immediately.

The two men raised their chin almost in unison, looking in Serenity's direction. Their faces changed instantly, clearly shocked to see her there.

Lucas's face