Serenity glared at Connor, expecting him to take Jackson back.

Connor, however, looked back at Serenity with a wry smile and said, "Umm... I'll have to trouble you to take care of him for the night, Miss Lewis. I'll pick him up in the morning. If you need anything during the night, feel free to call me."

Connor placed his business card on a low cabinet by the door before thoughtfully helping Serenity close the door.

Serenity immediately felt a sense of powerlessness. It appeared that Connor w