"It's not that you can't fall in love with me. You're just afraid I'll hurt you again, right?" Jackson asked in a soft voice, almost like he could read Serenity's mind.

Maybe Jackson was right. Maybe Serenity was afraid and no longer dared to love again.

"Serenity, I won't hurt you again!" Jackson was no longer teasing her. His expression was dead serious.

When Jackson rose and approached her, their eyes met, and his eyes were pinned to hers. "You don't believe me?" he asked.

"No one can p