Belle did not have time to think about the kiss or to do anything after he gave her permission to go and get the ring outside. At first, she couldn't believe her ears. She looked at him, and he repeated it and then said, "You don't want it anymore?" with an arched brow.
She never knew she was capable of smiling at him and bowing in gratitude, and the moment he opened the door for her, she dashed out of it without looking back. She knew her way to the garden as she had studied the path and corners they had used to reach it.
Her dress was wet, and she had no cloak to keep her warm in the cold weather. All she could think about was the ring she would take and return to its owner one day. She dashed past Rav, who looked startled at the fact that she was running down the stairs without even being careful.
