That sent a jolt through his body. He turned his head to look at her in surprise. His dark eyes contained many emotions that she could not decipher.

"Jack, let me talk to him," she said as she gripped his hand hard, as if she was comforting him.

Jackson pursed his lips and looked at her without moving an inch.

He was hesitating. He did not know what to do.

Serenity took a step forward, stepping out from behind Jackson. Jackson did not stand in her way.

Her eyes fell on Lucas, who was now on