Chapter Six

To the Castle of the Beast

(Beast's POV)

I looked at Rose as I scooped her up from the cold, almost red snow, which was now covering the area, but it was soon to be wiped away by the fresh snow, now falling at a faster rate. She had many cuts on her face and arms as well as dried tears, but what concerned me the most was how many cuts she had all over her. They covered her arms, legs, and even her stomach from what I could tell from her dress. What was once a beautiful dress was now torn pieces of cloth thanks to the wolves' sharp canine teeth.

In my head a very clear, and very nagging voice was saying,

This is my entire fault. Getting Rose involved in my life, as well as getting feelings for her. I should have never met her, then none of this would have happened.

I shook my head to make the thoughts go away.

No…I have no regrets about meeting Rose. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me after my curse. I just wish that I was able to tell her before I changed that…I…

I couldn't even say it, there was no way she could ever feel that way now that I've become.

Rose was now trembling as I held her, her once fearful face was somewhat calm.

"She looked so scared. Why were you out here Rose?" I whispered to myself.

I couldn't leave her here and just hope for one of the villagers to come and find her. The wolves would just come back and...I would kill myself if I did that. Her cuts needed to be tended to immediately, and there was only one place that could heal her quickly. So I pulled off my cloak and put it over her to warm her up, and headed to my home, the castle of the beast.

"Master!"

The candle known as Lumiere, stood at the entrance of the castle along with Cogsworth, the clock.

"Master, why do you have an injured mademoiselle with you?" Cogsworth asked.

The servants were worried that their Master had finally snapped and grabbed a girl by force.

"Lumiere, Cogsworth go and find Mrs. Potts and tell her to bring bandages."

My voice was getting very deep and I was almost yelling at the servants.

"But Master…"

The candle started,

"NOW!!" I roared.

"Yes Master."

When all of the servants had left the room I looked down at the cut up Rose. I had her cuddled up in my arms like a sleeping child. Just the way she was wincing every so often

Don't worry Rose, nothing will harm you anymore.

I wished it were true, because I was more worried about the beast side of me harming her.

I will get her better! And everything will be okay.

"Rose" he sighed.