Disclaimer: Chapter 1

When he woke up, it was still dark out. The clock on the wall read 4:53. And he was wrapped in Ruth's arms; her body was molded to his. But he had to get out of her room before dawn or he would remain cursed until the end of time.

He managed to untangle himself from Ruth, and climbed out of the bed. He brushed the gold-red strands from her face, and kissed her on the lips.

She tasted of sweet ambrosia he could never get enough of.

As soon as he shut the passage way door that led to her room, his curse began. He doubled over in pain and barely made it back to his own room, where he could moan without disturbance.

Finger by finger, his nails turned back into claws. His hair became bushier, and his body became larger. And then, the most painful part, his teeth became fangs. Not all of his teeth, but instead of having omnivore teeth, he had carnivore teeth.

Finally his torture was over. He had become once again the beast.

Someone knocked on his door. "Master, breakfast is ready." A servant said.

He threw open the door, and walked downstairs.

Ruth was already sitting at the table with a bed head and the clothes she wore last night.

How could someone look so beautiful when they had done absolutely nothing to themselves? He wondered as he sat down across from her.

"Good morning." Ruth said as she nursed her coffee.

"Good morning." Lane replied.

"I don't mean to bother you, but could you sit next to me? I'd like it better if I could talk to you that way." She asked, patting the seat next to her.

"Ok." He replied, getting up and sitting down next to her.

They ate their breakfasts in silence. Ruth began to get up to leave, but Lane stopped her.

"Wendy's told me you're a accomplished harp player. Could I ask for a example of your talent at one o'clock today?"

Ruth blushed. "I'm really not that good, but okay. I'll go get dressed now."

Lane congratulated himself for his good idea. Maybe he had a chance with her. Just maybe.

AN- So i just pulled this chapter out of my butt! Lol... if it sounds kinda bad thats why... Oh well, Review please!