Chapter 17
Belle’s heart raced as the Beast got closer. Suddenly next to him, she felt so small. He was strong and powerful, she was just a girl. Close enough to touch her, the Beast said, “Belle, will you do me the honor of giving me this dance?”
Hearing his rich rumbling voice, her cheeks burned. “I will,” Belle replied never having wanted anything more.
The Beast opened his arms allowing Belle to walk into them. Taking his raised hand, Belle rested her left hand on his waist. He wrapped his arm around her pulling their two bodies together. Belle’s breath hitched at the feeling. Close enough to smell him, Belle felt weak in the knees lost in his presence.
As the beautiful sound of Belle’s music box played in the background, the Beast twirled Belle around the room. Belle’s mind swirle
