"Then I will hold you to your promise," Belle replied firmly, adding, "And I am going to the banquet."
Chuckling, Hezekiah shook his head. "It's never a no with you, huh?" He teased, earning a smile from her in return.
Belle had decided she was done letting others dictate what was best for her. It was time to carve her own path. Revenge was no longer her goal, instead, she wanted to build a future where no one could ever trample on her again.
Even if it meant pushing herself to her limits, she was determined to train until she could transform into her wolf and defend herself. Relying on others was no longer an option. She refused to remain the weak one.