Belle's POV

I laid quietly on the bed and watched the ceiling.

I felt bored and suddenly wished Peris was here with me.

Why do I suddenly want him around me?

He doesn't even seem weird to me anymore.

I think his presence has a magical way of taking away my nightmare.

As I recklessly watched the ceiling, hoping for the door to open with someone coming to save me from this quiet moment, I thought of my promise to myself.

I said I wasn't going to let Peris get close to me. I can't afford to be ...