Serena's POV

We both stayed quiet a while because neither of us wanted to revisit that topic we dropped, most especially me. As much as I had so much hope for the fact that Ardan cares, I can keep myself in the dark and pretend he hasn't hurt me before. That might be a reason why I might never trust their vague words. Unless he comes out to tell me what his intentions are, I will not hold out hope foolishly.

I glanced at him and he seemed uneasy. I understand though. He is trying to put in a good word for his good friend but it isn't working. He...