Serenity was glad that Jackson had learned to trust her—that she truly loved him. At least there was some progress in their relationship.

A smile formed on Serenity's lips as she thought of this. "Maybe I'll sympathize with Lucas, but I don't feel sorry for him. As a friend, I hope he'll find his other half soon, and…"

With a slight pause, Serenity stood on her tiptoes and pressed a gentle kiss on his lips. "Jack, I won't leave you again. You're stuck with me for life."

Serenity had told him this countless times, but she would always tell him the same thing over and over again. Seeing the emotions flowing in those beautiful eyes, she pushed him toward the couch, making the room spin around him.

Jackson fell on the couch with her right on top of him. He saw her grin, her eyes twinkling with playful mischief. Then, he heard her say, "What's wrong? You don't believe me?"

"I do," he rasped.

Ever since he realized she would sacrifice her life to save him, he knew she truly loved him,