What if the Beast wasn't the only one holding someone captive? In this retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Astrid, Belle's younger sister, is taken prisoner by the cursed prince. As Belle and Gaston grow closer, Astrid begins to see the humanity in her captor and grapples with the choice between her loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for the Beast. Meanwhile, Gaston must confront his own prejudices and learn to see beyond appearances. Will love conquer all in this tale as old as time?