Chapter 44: The Beast

A single cloaked figure stood in front of a grave by the cliff. Thorned roses bloomed all around her as the wind made her cape flutter. She knelt before the headstones and pulled back her hood revealing her beautiful face, making her golden locks fly along with the gentle breeze. She wiped away the dust and debris from the surface of the marble before placing down a basket filled with homemade dishes and sweets. She set out a simple picnic blanket before taking out mugs and pouring them with cocoa. She placed them in front of the grave and began fishing out for more snacks.

It's been two years since they passed away, murdered by monsters. Ruby was so heartbroken due to their deaths but her family and finance Carmilla helped her cope with the pain. She eventually got over their deaths but the effects remained forever in her heart. Her innocence and optimism died with them replaced by anger and desire to be more powerful. Buried along with them is her belief in fairytales and "