“Good,” The Beast said, turning the page. Amateur porn I imagine servants must have lived there once.” In the silence that followed, Rose suddenly realised that this might be dancing close to a discussion of The Beast’s past. She knew he was trying to reassure her, but she felt like a bird caught in a noose. “I dance,” whispered The Beast with extraordinary intensity. The Beast read the list to her, and had her repeat it back. We have a lot of work to do and there is no time like the present to do it.”
This time Rose accepted The Beast’s hand and allowed him to help her to her feet and lead her back to the library. “I promise I won’t be angry. “For a moment there I thought you were serious,” she shouted, throwing a bit of onion at him. Acquiescing, Rose found herself surrounded by books. It was a little embarrassing to have overlooked something so obvious. I’ve not had anything quite like it.”
“It’s venison again, although it takes on a different flavour cooked with bay” The Beast told her.
