Chapter 5 - The Poisoned Cup
Serafina sat beside little Leo at the booth, patiently showing him how the silver locket opened and closed. Leo smiled for the first time in half a year, his small hand wrapped around her wrist.
Dimitri walked back over with a polite, fake smile, holding a tray with a warm porcelain teacup.
"Serafina, dear, you look exhausted after such a stressful moment," Dimitri said smoothly, placing the cup in front of her. "Drink some warm chamomile tea. On the house."
Serafina looked up, surprised by Dimitri’s sudden change of tone. "Thank you, Mr. Dimitri."
She reached her hand out toward the steaming teacup. But just as her fingers brushed the saucer, Leo suddenly reached over, accidentally knocking his wooden wolf toy against the rim.
The porcelain cup tipped over, splashing hot liquid across the mahogany table and dripping onto the leather seat.
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Dimitri gasped in shock, lunging forward to wipe it up, his face filled with abnormal panic.
👉 Click to see the shock when the tea turns the wood black.
