Belle builds a new world

Despite Adam and Belle's efforts, pacifying the village proved to be an impossible task. The sentiment in the village was divided. Even with Gaston and D'Arque gone, anti-magical sentiment remained strong.

As the weeks and months progressed, sympathizers such as Monsieur Levi and relatives of the magical folk started spending more and more time at the castle, eventually moving in as they no longer felt welcome in the village as tensions grew.

Moreover, during the time of the enchantment, anti-royalty sentiment had begun to spread throughout France. While some in the village were still enamored with royalty, many did not welcome the idea of a prince being around. Especially one who had mysteriously vanished for years.

After much deliberation, Colette's suggestion of hiding the castle and surrounding area from the rest of the non-magical world won out. She was inspired by Hogsmeade, the only all-wizarding village in Britain, which was also near a castle. It was Unplottable along with Hogwarts. Adam's castle grounds were expansive and had plenty of room to support a small hamlet and even a new village if it grew enough. If needed, they could begin to expand into the woods around the castle. The seclusion of the castle lent itself to becoming hidden again.

Using the combined strength of the magical folk alongside Belle, they hid Adam's castle once more and the surrounding area, including anyone who wanted to live with them.

The overall mood in the castle was somber as they became separated from the world once more. They could leave the castle but would have to exercise extreme caution. In this way, they abided by the International Statue of Secrecy and could be protected by the International Confederation of Wizards if it ever came to that.

Yet, as time passed, the group began to flourish, practicing magic to make the territory a thriving and prosperous place. In disguise, select members of the community would go trade with the village on market days, keeping the castle community supplied with provisions. These community members became known to the village over time and became accepted as regular market attendees. If ever anyone asked too many questions, there was always the Confundus jinx.

Belle studied magic from her mother and the other asylum rescuees. Over time, she learned to channel her magic into her hands consistently and found that once she could do that, her abilities came naturally to her again. Her struggle before had been having a means to channel her magic. Once she figured that out, she could effortlessly direct her magic alongside her powerful imagination.

Other forms of magic, such as Potion-making, Alchemy, Arithmancy, and Herbology, she learned through study and practice.

One day, almost a year after all of the events that set their current path in motion, Belle's mother commented at breakfast, "I feel so cut off from the rest of the magical world. We've cut ourselves off from the non-magical world by necessity, but we don't have to be so limited to this area. We need access to magical supplies. I think I'm going to try to find Beauxbatons."

"Beauxbatons?" Adam asked. "That name rings a bell."

"It was your mother's school," Colette said. "And mine for a time, when I studied here as an exchange student. I desperately would like to see it again. There's a thriving magical village near the school. So I'd like to see if I can find a wand-maker and gather other necessities like Floo Powder."

"Floo Powder?" Belle asked. "I think I heard something about that at Hogwarts, but I can't recall what it is."

"It's a way for us to travel by fire," Colette said. "We can step into the flames and it doesn't harm us. We can state our destination and appear in the fireplace wherever we want to go."

"Incredible," Belle said. "Can I come with you?"

"I better go alone this time," Colette said. "I'm not confident in my ability to have you do side-along Apparition with me. I've been practicing it alone, but without a wand, I'm afraid of something going wrong in the process. I promise I'll bring you there though once I find it."

Belle was disappointed, but Adam was secretly relieved. He held her hand, "That means I get you to myself," he said. "You can show me more of what you've been learning."

Belle gazed at him, love filling her heart as she saw the mirror of her feelings in his eyes.

"Oh, get a room you too," Claudette griped from across the table where she sat with her two sisters. They all grinned at Belle, letting her know they were happy for her and just giving her a hard time.

Belle laughed. She was the happiest she'd ever been in her life, despite everything that had happened with Gaston. Whenever Belle awoke in the night from her nightmares, Adam held her and stroked her hair, slowly erasing the memories with his kisses. So, even though much was uncertain about their future, she had him, her parents, and new friends by her side.

Meals felt so different than when she'd first arrived at the castle. The table was always full with people, so much so that they reserved their table for close family and friends while the rest of the castle inhabitants ate elsewhere in the castle's many rooms. Life was full and happy.

Belle only wished she knew what was going on with Hermione. She yearned to be able to talk to her and know what had happened since she left. Even though she'd only been there for a short amount of time, she'd grown to care about Hermione and her friends. They'd been very kind and patient with her.

Belle looked across the table at her parents, her father looked worried about Colette leaving again and they were talking in low voices. They were living in dangerous times and risks must be taken. Belle could see the wisdom in her mother leaving and forging connections to other magical communities. If they were to have a thriving territory that continued to thrive in the long term, connections would be crucial.

After finishing breakfast, Belle retreated up to the West Wing to look for anything that might help her mother in her travels. As she entered her private chambers she shared with Adam, Belle felt like she was home. Of course, the castle was her home, but their private rooms were her sanctuary. It was filled with things that she'd rescued from her cottage back home, creating a funny mix of decorations with the regal décor that had been there before. She loved the overall effect. It felt so them.

Belle spied the small table with the rose in the bell-shaped jar and the mirror. They'd left the rose there in remembrance of the enchantment. Belle walked over to the table and picked up the mirror. I ought to give this back to my mother, she thought. It's hers after all and it might be useful.

"Looking for something?" Adam asked from behind her. "Or someone?"

Belle jumped a little. She hadn't realized he'd followed her.

He wrapped his arms around her from behind, holding her to him. "Sorry," he murmured in her ear. "I didn't meant to startle you."

"It's all right," Belle said. "Too much coffee at breakfast. I didn't realize you'd followed me."

"I couldn't resist," he said, running his hands along her body. "You looked delicious."

"You make me sound like a snack," Belle said.

"Maybe I want to eat you," Adam replied.

He began to nibble at the side of her neck. Setting down the mirror, Belle exposed her neck to give him more access. His hands moved to her hips and he pulled her against him.

His hands roved across the front of her body, cupping her breasts, running along her stomach and her pelvis. She moaned at the sensation.

Belle wanted to feel his hands directly on her skin, so she leaned forward and began to unfasten her dress. He helped her and soon she stood before him completely naked. Swiftly, he removed his clothing as well. He pulled her back against him and resumed his stroking and kissing her neck. Belle felt the hardness of him against her and titled her hips so that she ground against him. His cock twitched and she felt an overwhelming desire to have him inside of her. To fill her with his seed.

Turning around, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. Pulling back, she looked into his eyes and said, "Would you like to start trying for a child?"

Adam's eyes gleamed. "Are you sure?" he asked.

"I wouldn't ask if I weren't," Belle reminded him, nipping at his nose. Belle had a good awareness of her menstrual cycle and, so far, she'd told Adam when it was safe for him to come inside of her and, when it wasn't, they explored other ways for him to find his release.

As they'd been rebuilding the community and safeguarding the castle, it hadn't felt like the right time to bring a little one into the world. But Belle had been feeling more and more that now she was ready. With a complete certainty, she knew it was time.

Belle kissed him again, "We're in that window right now," she said. "If you'd like to try."

In answer, he lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He carried her to bed and sat down at the foot. Her legs still wrapped around him, she lifted herself up a little and grasped his cock, guiding him inside of her. At this time of the month, it took her no time at all to get wet. She was wet with the thick, sticky mucus of her ovulation window.

He slid right into her and she slowly began to move her hips, allowing them both a little time to adjust to the position. As he cupped her ass tightly, she began to pick up speed. Belle rode Adam fast and hard, the pleasure building in her and cresting in a powerful climax that had her yelling. She was glad for the millionth time that their wing was secluded from the rest of the castle and she could be as loud as she wanted to be.

Adam kissed her chest and move his head between her breasts as they bounced against his face. He took one of her nipples in his mouth and Belle felt that wave of sensation build back up. She continued to ride him hard. He moved his head between both of her nipples, alternating between them until he held them both so he could take both in his mouth at the same time. She screamed in pleasure when he did that and arched her back to give him more access as she found her release once more.

Falling against him limply, she buried her face in his neck and soaked in the sensation of him filling her and holding her against him. He held her as she basked in the aftermath of her orgasms, kissing her forehead lightly and stroking her back.

Once she caught her breath, Belle sat back up and kissed him. "Would you take me from behind?" she asked. That was a position they hadn't done before, avoiding it as that had been how Gaston had brutally forced her in the end.

"Are you—?" Adam began, but Belle put her fingers to his lips and gazed at him fixedly. She nodded and, removing her finger, kissed him.

He held her kiss for a few moments and then he gently lifted her off of him. Belle crawled onto the bed and remained on all fours. "Like this?" she asked, trembling somewhat at the thought of him entering her like this. But she wanted to erase the negativity once and for all.

He ran his hand along her backside and kissed her all over. Gently, he put his hands on her waist and pulled her a little closer to the edge of the bed. "Tell me to stop any time," he said. Belle nodded.

He guided himself to her entrance, gingerly entering her slowly and deliberately. Belle felt the fullness of him enter her and felt the rightness of it. This was Adam, her husband, the love of her life. He did not move, letting her process her emotions and adjust to this new position. Belle felt tears come to her eyes in gratitude for his thoughtfulness and kindness.

Yet she wanted more. Belle tilted her hips back against him, giving him more access. Slowly, he began to move in and out of her. In this position, he filled her more deeply than she'd ever felt him. It was simultaneously incredible and intense. He began to pick up speed and Belle braced herself against the bed. Why had she waited so long for this? It was amazing when she was ready for it, when she loved the man entering in and out of her.

She moaned as he thrust once more inside of her. Her moan drive him crazy and he sped up even more. He was pounding her just as Gaston had been, but with Adam, she relished the sensation. Him turning over to that beastly nature. Every time he let some of the beast come out when they had sex, Belle loved every second of it. This time, he seemed to lose himself to the Beast within. He grabbed her ponytail and pulled her head back, pounding her. His other hand on her hip dug in tightly, holding her in place.

He let her hair fall and pushed her back so that her chest fell onto the bed and her arms rested above her head. Her hips still were raised and he held them as he pounded her.

Belle completely surrendered to him, yielding herself before him as he took her. He leaned forward and bit her neck as he thrusted. She shivered and moaned. He growled in her ear and stood back up, his hands tightening once more before he exploded inside of her. He roared as he filled her, jerking as he rode the waves of his release.

Belle smiled as she felt him let go. She'd never experienced him lose control like that and she loved it. He fell down beside her and looked at her, worry in his eyes.

"Belle," he breathed. "I'm so sorry. I lost control. Are you okay?"

She thought about teasing him, but the concern on his face was so evident that Belle merely cupped his face and smiled at him. "I'm more than okay. I'm incredible. You should lose control more often."

He stared at her, stunned. Then his face broke into a wolfish grin. "Yes, ma'am," he said. He wrapped his arms around her and held her close. "I love you," he said. "So much."

Belle gazed into his eyes, feeling satiated and complete. "I love you, too."