North's eyes darkened and narrowed dangerously at Serenity.

Just then, Lucas' voice rang in the room. "Mr. Gerhold, Serenity is my friend. If you harm her, I'll make your family's life in Lanford difficult," he warned.

North turned to Lucas. "Mr. Gomez, you're very nice to your friend, but is it worth turning against the Gerhold family for a friend?"

"I owe my life to her. What do you think?" Lucas simply said.

After North and Yelena left, Serenity told Lucas, "You didn't have to do this. W