Serenity gasped in surprise. Within seconds, Jackson had dragged her into the hotel elevator.

"What floor and room are you in?" he asked as they got on the elevator that took them to the floor where Serenity's room was located.

Serenity gave the floor and room number and watched Jackson press the button to the right floor. She could feel the atmosphere in the elevator space shift as the door shut before them.

"Jack, did you misunderstand something? I can explain," Serenity said. She did not expect Lucas to be following her taxi.

Jackson stared at her with his dark eyes. "Misunderstand something?" Jackson repeated softly.

Was there no misunderstanding? The very air around Jackson was heavy, and the look on his face made Serenity think otherwise.

When the elevator door opened, Jackson grabbed her hand and quickly walked out of the elevator. When they arrived at her room, he questioned, "What's the password?"

Obediently, Serenity gave him the password, and he dragged her into the