Chapter 48

　　Serena’s POV. 　　The morning sunlight streamed into my eyes, and I groaned, rolling over. As my eyes adjusted, I saw Ross gazing at me with a smile. 　　A blush spread across my cheeks, and I smiled, feeling a flutter in my chest. 　　"What are you doing?" I asked, trying to cover my face with a pillow. 　　Ross chuckled and gently pulled the pillow away. 　　"Can't I just look at you?" he asked, his eyes filled with affection. 　　I sat up quickly, trying to compose myself. "No, you can't," I said with a yawn. 　　But Ross pulled me back into his arms, and I landed softly on the bed. He wrapped me in a gentle hug, holding me close. 　　My gaze drifted away, my eyes avoiding his as a warm flush crept up my cheeks. 　　The gentle heat spreading across my face betrayed my shyness, making me feel a little more vulnerable in his presence. 　　“What? I don't bite,” he said, cupping my face towards him. 　　“Ross, I'm late,” I replied, trying to pull away from him. 　　Ross chuckled, “And when did you start to