"If one day, you realize Jackson isn't who you thought he was…" Lucas pursed his lips and then leveled Serenity with his stare. Knowing this could be his only chance, he mustered all his courage to ask her this. "If one day, when you decide you can't stay with him anymore, will you…"

"Will you let me take care of you?" His voice shook. It was a difficult question to ask. Lucas held his breath while he nervously waited for her answer, and his hands trembled slightly at his sides.

Serenity froze, and then she felt Jackson's hand tighten on hers. 'Is Jack feeling insecure again?' she thought, holding Jackson's hand back and squeezing his hand.

"I don't want to, and what you said will never happen. I only want Jackson. I'll always stay by his side now and in the future." Serenity looked at Lucas squarely and answered affirmatively.

Lucas looked a little disappointed, and his nervousness faded with her answer. He smiled and sardonically wondered. What was he expecting from her?

"Jack