Llyssa and Leon came running down the hall hearing the commotion. “Alex. Put me down...now.” Serenity’s voice was low and angry. This tone startled Alex and he slowly lowered her in front of him. “Tell me Alex, you agree with him, don’t you?” Serenity stared up at him angrily. “Not entirely Wren, but I do think you need to be more careful.” Alex was trying to stay in the middle and Serenity knew it. “Not this time Alex, you can’t keep bouncing between us like a referee. I’m not asking you to pick between us. I am asking you how you feel though.” Serenity’s voice dripped with venom and she spoke to Alex in a way she had never spoken to him before. Perhaps, it was because her tone provoked him, but Alex looked down at her angrily and shouted. “What if I do?” Serenity balled up her fists

