Time flew by in a snap while Ruth and Thea talked to their heart's content. Thea suggested Ruth to talk with Rees and clear the misunderstandings between them. Ruth was not sure about the idea, for she felt Rees was upset with her and might not like to talk with her. But after Thea's persistent efforts, Ruth agreed to speak with him after some time.
Thea laughed at something that Ruth said by throwing her head back. The skin of her neck was on display, and suddenly Ruth's laughter died down. Her brows creased in the middle of her forehead as she watched at Thea's neck with narrowed eyes.
"What is that?"
Thea sobered up a little at her question. "What?"
"On your neck. Let me see." Saying that Ruth leaned forward to inspect Thea's neck, not giving her a chance to protest.
Her hazel eyes widened in shock. "Thea! What happened to your neck? There are black-blue marks... puncture marks on your skin. What is it?"
