Bellle let out a sigh and thanked Jaques in a whisper. As he left, Belle stayed on her knees by the bed. She couldn't help but thinking Erik could be dead because of her stupidity. Or that she could be dead if he hadn't put his own life at risk to protect her. And after she was cruel enough to try and run away from him. And ungrateful, too, since he had kept his word and not harmed her father.<br/>"I'm here...", she whispered when he called for her. Allowing him to pull her closer, Belle took a deep breath and nodded. "I won't, Erik. I promise." One of her hands touched his face softly. "I'm not going anywhere. Not again", she repeated softly. "I will stay here and take care of you."