Verena's thumb brushed against the stained blood on her cheek, but her attempt to wipe it off failed. She had to bite her lip to not smile.

"Of course I took him out," Verena whispered, her voice tinged with a hint of happiness. "Let this fool remind the others who's the hero." He had been one of the ones who cursed her name.

Why should she have any mercy on those who got in her way? "You still love me, don't you, baby?" She purred, a cruel grin stretching across her lips.