The Captive Maiden

Happily Ever After Or Happily Nevermore? Giselas childhood was filled with laughter and visits from nobles such as the duke and his young son. But since her fathers death each day has been filled with nothing but servitude to her stepmother. So when Gisela learns the dukes son Valtenthe boy she has daydreamed about for yearsis throwing a ball in hopes of finding a wife she vows to find a way to attend even if its only for a taste of a life shell never have. To her surprise she catches Valtens eye. Though he is rough around the edges Gisela finds Valten has completely captured her heart. But other forces are bent on keeping the two from falling further in love putting Gisela in more danger than she ever imagined.