Belle smiled back at Erik. At least for a while, they were having moments of peace. She nodded when he asked if she wanted to go the library. "I would like to, yes", she replied, still keeping her voice hushed. "It's warm, and I can work by the fire there without disturbing anyone." She paused for a moment before completing. "You are welcome to join me there, if you have nothing more important to do."<br/><br/>------------------------<br/><br/>Gaston watched as Gerard pushed past him. The poor man was completely crazy, he thought to himself as he gave chase. Being taller than Gerard and having longer legs, Gaston soon reached the man and held him firmly by his shoulder. Of course, he still didn't believe Gerard, but he had to keep the man out of trouble if he wanted to marry Belle.<br/><br/>"All right, all right. Just wait." He seemed to be thinking for a moment. "If this is true, you don't stand a chance. We will head back to Willendour and come back at night, with more hands. How is that?" He paused and tried to reassure the man. "I am serious this time. If Belle does not show up by the night, we will come back."