CH.137

A hush fell over the room as all eyes turned to the young woman.

The clinking of silverware against fine china ceased abruptly, and even Mrs. Ricci hovering nearby froze in place.

Although everyone's attention had been focused on the dramatic matters earlier with the treacherous maid, Meredith's keen, perceptive eyes hadn't missed a single detail about Serena's current state.

The witch had immediately noticed how Serena was walking with a slight, tell-tale limp. She caught how the human’s movements were way too careful than usual.

Then there were the reddish love bites and hickeys peppering her neck, which the young woman was futilely trying to cover up with her long two-toned hair.

Meredith smirked inwardly, remembering her own wild nights with Enzo.

But the first thing that truly caught Meredith's attention was the obvious lack of a mate mark on Serena's delicate, creamy skin.

She had initially thought that Knox had finally found a way to mark his mate without risking ki