He hugged her so tightly that she could hardly breathe.

"I'm not... not..." she said with difficulty.

Just when Serenity thought that she might pass out due to lack of oxygen, a sudden force tore her out of Lucas' arms. The next moment, she heard the sound of a fist hitting someone, followed by a muffled grunt. She then heard the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground and chairs colliding with shelves.

Serenity panted heavily. Jackson's face appeared before her.

Jack was the one who pull