Belle's plan might have gone well<span style="font-style: italic">except</span>she didn't know of the dangers in these woods. You see, there was a pack of wolves that continually attempted to invade the beast's territory. I say attempted, because Erik would scare them away as soon as they got near it. But today, as Erik was too distracted, the wolves took this opportunity and entered it, feasting on whatever game they could find. Which, unfortunately, wasn't much.<br/><br/>They were about to head back to their own territory when they heard a different sound. The sound of Belle wandering through the forest. They licked their chops; surely this one would be an easy kill. Slowly, they seemed to come out of the shadows, growling low as they surrounded Belle. There was no escape for her.<br/><br/>The beast had managed to calm down, if smacking his large head against the wall was considered 'calm'. He didn't know how to make it up to Belle, and it was driving him crazy. Suddenly, he felt something odd. Something was off. He sniffed the air curiously, then padded out of his room, down the hall, and to Belle's room. Slowly he nudged the door open, opening his mouth to apologize, when the sight he found stunned him. She wasn't there. His eyes darted around the room, in a panic. She wouldn't be in the library working after all that! Where was she?<br/><br/>The thought of her leaving reared its ugly head. "No..." he whispered, eyes big. Not only did he feel heartbroken, but she didn't know of the dangers out there! At once, he was on all fours and galloped down the steps and out the door.