Chapter 52

"Are you falling in love with him because of what he just told you, Sis?" Jackson asked the question in a soft voice, but there was a flash of jealousy in his eyes that even he himself did not realize. His breath brushed against the tip of her nose, and such close distance disconcerted her. A sense of danger washed over her. It felt like if she failed to give him the right answer, she would instantly be bitten in the neck by a savage beast. Good lord, what was she thinking?! Serenity silently scoffed at the thought that had just crossed her mind. She reminded herself that the man in front of her was Jack, not anyone dangerous at all. "I don't have any feelings for Peter," she told him. She knew that she could never reciprocate Peter's feelings. She could only apologize to him. Her short response cheered Jackson up instantly. He looked at her and asked, "Are you sure you haven't fallen in love with that guy?" "Why would I lie to you about it?" she responded. Ever since she was re