Although Serenity couldn’t see Jackson’s expression in this position, she could tell that he was mindful of her answer.

Serenity pondered momentarily and answered, “Maybe.”

“I thought you'd say no.”

“I didn’t want to lie to you since we made a promise to be honest with each other.”

Jackson tightened his embrace. “It’d be nice if I was your childhood sweetheart. If only I could have met you a little earlier…”

“I would still fall in love with you even if I had a childhood sweetheart,” Se