"You wanted to know, and I think you'll believe it now" Jerome said when they were out of the north wing and on their way to the kitchen. "A few years ago, Claude was human. He ruled as a prince, but in his heart there was no kindness or love. Claude was selfish and arrogant. One night, a old beggar woman came, asking for shelter for the night. When Claude refused the hag, she magically turned into a beautiful woman. Claude was about to apologize, but it was too late, she knew that he was not a kind person, so she cursed him and the four of us. She made him a beast, and made us immortal. We're forced to stay alive and watch as he destroys everything he once held dear." Jerome finished as he brought Stella a bowl of soup.<br/><br/>Claude awoke and roared in pain, then dashed out to the balcony to hunt and feed, but something stopped him. He didn't put this blanket on himself. Sniffing it, he found a scent that calmed him down almost immediately. Remembering that it was the young woman's scent, Claude sat down and pondered. He didn't remember hurting her, but thought she left, but this blanket smelled like her and was placed on him. Very confused, Claude tried to piece it all together