Belle's POV

I guess Dave’s voice must have attracted my parents as I noticed them hurrying down the steps towards where Ben and I stood.

“Where’s Dave?” My father barked angrily.

“He has gone,” Ben replied with a tone of indifference.

“Let’s go after him now!” My father nudged at Ben.

“No father. Let him be,” Ben replied and walked away without waiting for my parents' response. My mother hurried past me and went out the door, as though time ...