In the middle of the night she awoke to hear that terrible wailing, howling noise but this time it was followed by a squealing. She lit a candle and followed the noise. It was coming from Adrien's bedchamber. Opening the door, she found a long stairway waiting for her. She climbed up the fleet of stairs which from her point of view seemed to be getting longer and longer until she finally found the door to the room. She carefully opened the door and quietly made her way inside.

"Hello? Adrien? Are you here?"

No answer, as she searched around the room she noticed it was very cold and dark. She couldn't see anything, not even her own hand in front of her face. Then she caught hold of a snarling sound, like a wild animal devouring it's prey. She found a fire burning and just inches from it was Adrien devouring a wild boar. The sight of him digging his fangs into the boar's hide and tearing at it's flesh was ghastly. She became paralyzed with fear, it was only when he looked up at her with blood dripping from his mouth that she could bring herself to move again and she fled. She ran down the stair way with the trip ending a lot faster than she thought and then ran toward the castle doors.

Without thinking she ran outside where it was snowing and the wind was blowing hard. The winter wind that blew against her felt like glass cutting her as it blistered her skin. Marinette wasn't sure what she was doing all she knew was that she was over whelmed with great fear and wanted to get away from what she had seen. Behind her Adrien was chasing after her on all fours, the chase led all the way to the frozen lake. Marinette had just barely made all the way across the icy surface when Adrien pounced on her, pinning her back to the frozen water. He hovered over her with cold breath and misty eyes, she felt herself tremble with great fear. Then he brought his fanged lips toward her, was he going to eat her like he did to that boar? Or was he...Was he going to kiss her?

She didn't have time to figure out which because at that very moment the ice broke and she fell into the freezing water while losing consciousness in the process. Adrien quickly grabbed her and pulled her out of the lake. He then removed his cloak and wrapped her frail body up in it to keep her warm. Then with great care he carried her back to the castle and upstairs to her bed chamber, once inside her wet gown instantly changed into a a warm night dress and he tucked her into bed. He then called for Wayzz to look over her.

"Will she be alright?" He asked the little green creature who resembled a turtle.

"The shock from the cold made her quite un well." Wayzz said. "She's freezing really bad but if you keep her warm she'll be fine."

"Alright start a fire in her fireplace then have Trixx prepare some tea and tell Tikki to make the warmest blankets and to bring them here."

"Yes sire."

Wayzz started a fire while his servants had hot tea and several new warm blankets made instantly. Once they were brought into her bed chamber the blankets were laid on top of Marinette and the tea was left for her to drink when she awoke. You see this castle was magic and if anything was needed it would appear instantly when the master or mistress requested it. Also the fire in the fireplace would not go out without Adrien's consent and neither would the tea grow cold without his say so. Marinette laid in her bed shivering and whimpering from the cold.

"Sleep Princess." He soothed to the young girl. "There's nothing to fear. You're safe now my beauty."

"My prince." She sighed in her sleep. "My prince is it you?"

Adrien saw that she was dreaming. He leaned over and began to stroke her hair.

"Go on dreaming Princess." He told her.

Adrien never left her side all night, in the morning he went to his garden, cut a red rose and came back to gently lay it on her sleeping chest. When she awoke the next morning she saw Adrien looking at her.

"I know I shouldn't be here but I wanted to make sure that you were alright. Are you well?"

"Yes I am."

"Okay them I shall leave you."

"Wait...You'll have breakfast with me this morning right?"

"As you wish." He said leaving.

Though Marinette had been greatly frightened by what she had witnessed last night she couldn't help but feel sorry for Adrien. She realized that someone like him must suffer so much and despite his suffering and his temper he was a kind creature who did everything he could to make her happy not to mention he saved her life twice. Her fear of him soon vanished and it's place she felt compassion.

...

As requested Adrien did join Marinette for breakfast the next morning. Together they sat at the table and talked to each other while Trixx served tea, fruit pies, salted pork, and eggs. Of course Adrien didn't eat a single bite of it, rather he just sat there and watched Marinette enjoy her meal.

"Thank you for joining me for breakfast." Marinette said as she and Adrien dined together.

"You are most welcome Princess." Adrien said.

"I do wish you would eat some of the wonderful food Trixx prepared with me."

"Alas I cannot because the way I eat is disgusting and monsterous, something that your beautiful eyes should never see."

"Don't be ashamed, you can't help it can you?"

"Yes and no. I can eat like a man but it's so difficult, my animal instincts almost makes it impossible."

"Maybe I can help you learn."

"I don't know."

"Please, I want to be able to dine with you properly. I always feel so greedy eating all this wonderful food while you just sit there watching me."

"Very well I shall try but only for you dear princess."

"Wonderful. Listen would you please join me in the library today?"

"What would I do there?"

"Why read silly."

He blushed shamefully.

"What is the matter?"

"I am ashamed to tell you but I cannot read."

"You never learned?"

"I learned but it has been so long, it's a little difficult for me to remember."

"Well then how about I read to you and later I can teach you to read?"

"If that is what you wish my lady."

After breakfast he joined her in the library where she picked out several books and began reading to him. Adrien loved the sound of Marinette's voice as she read him a story, it was just so calm and soothing. It reminded him of when his mother used to read him stories.

"Now you read to me." She said.

"I already told you I cannot."

"Oh yeah, well let's read it together and see if we can revive that memory of yours."

It took awhile but soon Adrien was able to learn the words and read them properly and he enjoyed it. It had been far too long since he had read a good book, he used to do it all the time. It surprised him how much he had forgotten.

As for Marinette she had never known anyone aside from her parents, who was so desperate to please her, so desperate to see her happy and well, so desperate to give her everything she wanted. She decided that she wanted to thank Adrien for all he had done for her. After reading in the library she went to Tikki and asked her for some comfortable but stylish fabric, thread, some shears, a needle, and Adrien's measurements. She then began to sew him a jacket by hand, Tikki offered to help but Marinette insisted that she wanted to do it on her own. She worked non stop on the the jacket and it was made from magic fabric and thread so it was finished in one hour.

She then asked Trixx to tell her what Adrien's favorite meal was. His favorite meal was spiced and herbal soup with a hot baquette and creme brulee. With the information, she went into the kitchen and began to cook the food.

"Are you sure you don't want any help?" Trixx asked her.

"No thank you."

"You sure?"

"Yes."

At seven o'clock the table was set with a delicious supper for two. Adrien felt his mouth water when he saw what was being served but felt sad for he knew he couldn't eat it.

"Why has a meal been laid out for me?" He asked.

"Because you're going to eat with me." She said. "You said you would try to learn."

"Yes but I...I don't know if it's possible."

"Nothing is impossible." She said. "Please try, I was told that this is your favorite meal and I made it just for you. So can you try for me?"

"You made this just for me?"

"Yes."

"You know you could've had Trixx cook it."

"Yeah but I wanted it to be special and besides I'm used to cooking for people."

Adrien sat down and grabbed a spoon but he dropped it. He had a difficult time gripping it. Marinette went to his side and began teaching him how to eat properly with a knife, fork, and spoon. Like with the reading, it took awhile but he eventually learned to eat properly. He enjoyed every bite of his meal.

"Did you like it?" She asked.

"It was very good. My compliments to the chef."

"Thank you."

"I haven't eaten a meal with a human being in so long. It's strange."

"I'm glad you enjoyed the meal and I have a gift for you."

"You want to give me a gift?"

"Yes."

She handed him a box. He opened it, inside was a satin black jacket stitched together with green thread and it had sliver cuffs .He slipped it on, it was a perfect fit and it was warm and soft but very handsome and stylish.

"You've given me so many gifts I thought that maybe I should do the same for you. Do you like it? I made it myself."

"It's the greatest gift anyone has ever given me." He said. "Thank you."

"You're welcome."