Chapter 57: Making Amends

Twelve riders rode into the dawn leading their powerful stead North of the land. Ruby was being flanked by heavily armored guards as they head back to their homeland. The maiden was still heartbroken due to the events that had occurred but she knew that her decision was right because it hurt however it made her heart feel lighter. She smiled knowing that Carmilla will now be happy with the one whom she truly loves and she'll never be bound again by anything that aims to utilize her as a tool. 

"Mistress someone seems to be following us." one of her knights informed gesturing towards a lonely rider mounted over a white stead tailing their rear. Ruby looked over her back and instantly recognized who their pursuer is. 

"Should we shoot him down, mistress?" questioned the knight. 

"No, I believe doing so will cause more problems however tempting it is. Order the men to halt but prepare your weapons just