C216 A Lie

[Serenity’s POV]

My eyes widen as panic rushes through me over the question my father has just asked me. Dammit, I really did go and fuck up this time, and I was certain that if I didn’t give him a good enough answer, he would take Maverick away from me and put someone else in his place.

“Serenity,” my father huffs when I don’t respond. “Answer my question.”

“We,” I begin