AU (2017 ver) The Prince was never cursed by an Enchantress but he rules like a beast. He taxes the villages, leading Maurice into debt. Belle has no choice but to work at the castle to stop her father from being sent to prison. Reduced to that of a humble maid, Belle hopes to never encounter the Prince, but when her curiosity gets the better of her, it leads to consequences...

When Belle looks in the mirror her father is already being taken to the asylum. Belle and the Beast hurry to get him out. Returning too late to break the curse, they strive to find another way to reverse it.