Chapter 30

　　Serena's POV. 　　The early morning sun pierced through my eyelids, making me groan. I tossed and turned, desperate to escape the harsh light. 　　"Drop the curtains!" I muttered, but my voice was met with silence. 　　I reached out with my hands, searching the bed for Ross, but he was nowhere to be found. My eyes snapped open, and I rubbed them, trying to shake off the haze. 　　"Ross! Ross!" I called out, but there was no response. 　　A sigh escaped my lips as I realized I had slept through the day. How could Ross just leave me without a word? I picked up my phone, only to remember that I didn't even have his contact information. 　　A hiss of frustration escaped my lips as I stood up, and a sharp pain shot through me, reminding me of last night's passion. Memories came flooding back, and I felt a mix of emotions: confused, happy, and longing. 　　I was supposed to be pushing Ross away, not falling for him. But Ava's words echoed in my mind: "I love him, the way he makes me feel." 　　I rolled my