Chapter 75

　　Richard's POV. 　　I couldn't help but gaze at Serena's face as she slept. I gently brushed a strand of hair away, and her beauty struck me once again. 　　She was the most beautiful she-wolf I ever laid my eyes on. 　　Why did she push people away? Why wouldn't she let me care for her? I longed to show her my love, to prove how much she meant to me, but she kept me at arm's length. 　　As I kissed her hands, I was taken aback. 　　I stared at her, then back at her hands, confusion etched on my face. 　　Her hands felt normal, not a hint of fever. How could she have recovered so quickly? Just hours ago, she was burning up, and now...this. It didn't add up. 　　I couldn't bring myself to wake her up. It was already 10pm, and she looked so peaceful. 　　With a gentle sigh, I pulled my clothes off and slipped into bed beside her. 　　I drew her closer, wrapping my arms around her, and felt a sense of contentment wash over me as she snuggled into my chest. 　　The warm sunlight streaming into my eyes made m