The look in Jackson's eyes made Serenity wince. She hoped Jackson had not misunderstood them.

"You don't love Serenity at all. Why are you trying to trap her?" Lucas faced Jackson head-on. "Or will you deny what you've said? That you don't love her anymore?"

Jackson glared at Lucas, his lips tightly pursed. The battle of wills between the two men was a tense standoff.

Lucas' hand tightened on Serenity's arm. Serenity tried to pull her arm out of Lucas' hand but she could not. Jacqueline stood