Serenity was speechless. They had just met back then. He was kind, attentive, and unconcerned that she had been in jail before. She really thought he was a good guy... but in reality, he was manipulative, scheming, and ruthless. His hands were stained with blood... He was not a good guy at all.

"If I get Peter involved, what will you do?" he asked, testing her.

She stared at him, her eyes determined and resolute. "Don't you dare hurt Peter, or I'll never forgive you," she warned him.

She knew her only bargaining tool was herself.

His expression darkened. "Look at what you would do for him! You still deny that you care about him?!"

Did she care about Peter? Serenity asked herself that honestly. She knew she had no special feelings for Peter. Perhaps she wished to see him safe because he was plain and honest.

The more of humanity’s dark side she faced and saw, the more she treasured that kind of plainness and honesty.

"I don't want bad things to happen to anyone because of me. I