Such a simple answer wasn't good enough. Beast's powerful, sinewy body quickly propelled him forward, and in a moment he was mere inches from the man's face and standing at full height. It didn't occur to Beast that this could have been a good thing; his temper was still flaring.

He looked down at the girl, and saw her avert her gaze. "Why won't she look at me?!" he snapped with harsh inflection.