Also, what's the deal with the woman beside Jackson Valor?

This kind of situation could easily give rise to gossip. Serenity noticed the weird gazes cast their way and instantly understood what other people were thinking.

"Umm... I think these people might have misunderstood," Serenity whispered to Jackson.

Jackson smiled and asked, "Misunderstood? Misunderstood what?" His voice sounded a little mischievous.

Well... Could he really not see how people would misunderstand? Serenity blinked a f