Jackson did not know how much time had passed, but after a while, the pain in his stomach gradually eased.

He slowly climbed out of bed and approached Serenity.

She was breathing evenly, so she was probably asleep.

He leaned down, enduring the discomfort, and carefully lifted her up. He carried her to the bed, put her down and tucked her in gently.

His eyes lingered on her face.

Earlier, a thought flitted past his mind... If things were truly over between him and her for good, he... might n