Serenity blushed involuntarily. She tried to look away.

But he stopped her by holding her jaw. "You were staring at me intently. Is it because I'm good-looking?"

She was at a loss for words. What was she supposed to say? That he's good-looking? That he's not good-looking?

Neither answer sounded right! Serenity felt her face become hotter. She wanted to avoid his eyes, but it was impossible.

The maid who was standing nearby tactfully lowered her head. Although she was not looking at them, she