Belle smiled brightly, her eyes twinkling when he agreed to accompany her. She would find some way to keep him interested. They had spent a number of nights reading in front of the fire-place. Belle wouldn't spend all of her time searching for historical documents.

Just as she was contemplating what might be in the library, a chill climbed her spine. Frowning, she looked around them speculatively.

"Is it...dangerous after dark?" she stepped closer to him on instinct.