This is a fantasy fiction and sweet romance short story (word count 3,783).

When Cole kidnaps Edith from her chamber, he believes he has everything all under control and Edith entirely in his power.

How wrong could he have been! As he soon finds out that Edith is no damsel in distress, and neither is she one to submit to anyone unless there is a good reason for her doing so.

Leaving it up to Cole to win her over with reason and if that fails his heart.