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I was sat at my table, reading the newest lesson book I got from Seto, when I heard a large knock on my door. Who could that be? I wondered to myself. I looked through the peephole, to find none other than Ty. He was wearing a fancy suit. Oh Mon Dieu. What does he want now? And why is he wearing that suit? I opened the door and smiled as brightly as I could to Ty.

"Why bonjour Ty! To what do I owe the pleasure?" I asked as sweetly as I could. Ty just smiled and pushed his way past me and into my house.

"Well Mitch, I have a small question but first!" Ty sat down at my table and tossed his mud covered shoes onto the lesson book. I cringed as he threw his boots off, showing his hole covered socks.

"Have you ever thought about your future? Because I have. I imagine me, sitting in a comfy chair in a cabin in the woods. My latest kill roasting over an open fire. And my husband rubbing my tired feet, while the little ones play with the dogs. And do you know who my husband will be?"

I grabbed my book from underneath him and cleaned all the mud up.

"Let me guess." I stated coldly. Before I knew it, I was pinned to the wall by Ty. He stared at me lustfully.

"It's you Mitch. I want to be with you. I love only you."

I untangled myself from the wall and slowly backed up towards the door, a plan formulating in my mind.

"I'm sorry Ty." I state as he pins me to the door. "I'm. I'm just not ready." I finish as I open the door and duck under Ty's falling form. I smile as he lands in the mud pit outside my house. I grab his boots and throw them into the mud beside him.

I closed the door behind me and laugh quietly.

"If he wants to marry me, he's got another thing coming." I mumbled under my breath as I went back to reading.

~Time Skip~

I was in the middle of reading another chapter in the spell book, when I heard the fearfully neigh of a horse. More importantly, my horse Betty.

"Betty?" I yelled frantically as I rushed outside. I found Betty stuck in a rose bush that sat outside my front door. I pulled her reins out of the bushes and looked behind her frantically.

"Where's Crainer? Where is he? Betty! Take me to father!" I yelled frantically. I pulled up the hood to my checkered hoodie and climbed up onto Betty and let her guide the way to the last place she saw my father. By nightfall, we had entered the forest. The farther we went in, the colder and harder it rained. After a few minutes of riding, Betty stopped in front a giant, rusted gate.

"Is that a castle gate?" I asked aloud to no one in particular. Betty nodded her head a little bit before getting all jumpy.

"Woah Betty! Calm doOOOOWN!" I exclaimed as I got bucked off. I sat up quickly to see Betty run off the way we came. I huffed and got up from the wet ground. My clothes and hair were completely soaked, causing me to shiver in the cold. Maybe I can stay the night in whatever's behind this giant gate. I looked around for an opening and saw a hole under the bars. I squeezed my way through and stared up in awe. A gigantic castle loomed in front of me.

"Sacre bleu... How did I not notice this?" I whispered to myself. I jogged up to the front door and pushed it open.

"Hello?" I called out into the dark castle. I knew someone was here but no one called out to me. I could hear voices speaking, but couldn't pinpoint them. "Hello?" I called out again. The voices ceased to speak except for one.

"Bonjour monsieur! What can I do for you this fine evening?" A voice asked from the darkness.

"My name is Mitch. And I'm looking for my father. My horse lead me to this location. Do you know where a man by the name of Mr. Crainer is?" I asked.

"Bien sûr! He is up in the east wing tower. Let me lead you to him!" I watched as a candlestick walked out of the darkness followed by a clock and a feather duster.

"My name is Preston." The candlestick stated. "And these are my copains Vik and Jess. Vik is the clock and Jess is the feather duster. Now follow us!"

I followed the candl- I mean Preston up a few flights of stairs. How are these objects talking? Is this the castle that my great great great grandmother cursed? If so, why? They seem like very nice people.

"Here we are mon amie!" Jess said in a happy voice.

I turned the corner to find my father lying on the floor. Behind bars.

"Crainer!" I exclaimed as I ran over to him. He grabbed my hand through the bars and coughed violently.

"Mitch. You have to get out of here. This castle is cursed." He stated fearfully.

I rolled my eyes. "I already knew that. But who did thi-."

I was cut off by low growl. I turned and came face to face with a large shadow.

"WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" The shadow growled loudly.

"I came for my father. Why is he behind these bars?" I stated with a glare.

The shadow growled and spoke again. "He is my prisoner. Unless you're willing to take his place."

I ignored my father's protests and looked at the shadow.

"Step into the light." I said. I heard the shadow sigh, and slowly they stepped into the light. Crainer gave a small gasp from behind me but I just stared. A large bacca stood in front of me. I assumed it was a he because of his voice. He had dark brown fur and light brown eyes that seemed to have specks of gold. Someone could get lost in them..... Wait what?

"I accept." I said without making eye contact with anybody.

"Done." He stated coldly. I heard my father's protests as the Beast dragged him away. As soon as he was gone, I fell to the floor and let all my emotions out. Preston, Jess, and Vik sat there, trying to comfort me. But there efforts were for nothing. I cried for a few more minutes before blankly staring at the wall. I can't believe it. I've lost both my father and my freedom in one day. No more lessons with Seto, no more baking with Joseph., and no more daily rides on Betty. Oh mon Dieu, what have I done?

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~Mia