Gerard felt her let go of him. He so desperately wanted to hold onto her and try to run away, but he knew they would both die if they tried. It was clear to him that she was terrified. It made his heart weak to see her leave him. She was the only one left, his only family, and now she was to be with this beast.<br/><br/>The beast stood, standing very tall over the two humans, and held out his clawed paw, gesturing for her to follow him. He glared over her shoulder at her father, who grew pale again. "Do not attempt to follow" he growled lowly, then turned and began to walk on all fours to his home, expecting Belle to come with. Gerard wiped the tears from his eyes, and turned, trying to find his way back to the village.