New Moon

[Serenity’s POV]

We arrive in New Moon by mid-afternoon, and by the time I climb out of Uncle William’s car, I am buzzing with adrenaline. I felt almost like a criminal going against what my father told me. But there was something that was bothering me and making me uneasy. And that something was the woman climbing out of the car after me.

Frowning, I watch as Uncle William quickly moves to help her as she stumbles slightly.

“Who is she really?” I murmur, watching her lean into Uncle William, who doesn’t seem bothered at all.

“You look like you want to kill.” Maverick whispers, causing a shiver to rush through me from his breath tickling my ear. “Might want to straighten that face.”

Turning, I prepare to respond, but stop as I realize just how close he truly is and how our noses almost brush.

“Personal space.” I mutter, though I actually wish that he was even closer. “Especially in front of the warden.”

“Don’t mind me.” Uncle William chuckles, causing me to blush. “But try to avoid su