"So are Audrey and Leah really going back to the Isle?" Mal asked, her arms tightening around Ben's torso.
"And stripped of their titles." He grinned. "Jane never lies."
They reached the castle, and Ben got off the bike, helping Mal down. They walked to the castle doors slowly. Ben turned to Mal, who was looking down, shifting her weight from one feet to the other. He gripped her chin and lifted it, so he could look into her eyes.
"Mal," he laughed softly. "They'll like you. I promise."
"But what if-" She was cut off by Ben, who had kissed her to quiten her down.
The kiss grew more deep, and they just stood there like that, until they heard someone clearing their throat.
"Are we interrupting something?" Mal and Ben pulled away quickly, but still held hands.
"Dad...hey," Ben greeted his face red. "We didn't see you there."
"Mhmmm..." Adam nodded, raising an eyebrow at the couple. Belle nudged him and smiled at Mal.
"You must be Mal." Mal nodded. "You are exactly like Ben told us. He talks about you all the time, sweetheart." Belle put an arm round Mal's shoulders and took her hand. "Come on, lets go inside." Mal laughed and followed Belle inside.
Ben smiled and walked with them.
Something told him it was all going to be alright.