Or as Gabe had done, to rescue your betrothed from some evil force. That appealed to him. But he'd yet to find a damsel in distress, oppressed by evil and in need of rescue.

~ Melanie Dickerson

Melanie Dickerson Betrothed Damsel In Distress Evil Rescue Valten Gerstenberg

His hands wrapped around her upper arms, holding her gently. You are even more beautiful when you dance.

~ Melanie Dickerson

Melanie Dickerson Beautiful Fairy Tale Retellings Gisela Valten Gerstenberg

At the same time, the thought of Gisela suffering at Ruexner's hands sent ice water through his veins, along with a stab of guilt. If Gisela should suffer pain or distress at Ruexner's hands, it would be his fault. Ruexner had only taken her because of his hatred for Valten. God, I must save her. I must not fail.

~ Melanie Dickerson

Melanie Dickerson Gisela Revenge Ruexner Valten Gerstenberg

She whispered, Even with a broken hand, you are the knight I'd most want and trust to rescue me-and I know you can do it. You are the boldest, bravest, most noble knight in the Holy Empire.

~ Melanie Dickerson

Melanie Dickerson Bold Brave Gisela Knight In Shining Armor Noble Valten Gerstenberg

Ruexner chuckled and put away his knife. Gisela kept her eyes on Valten. Even though her bottom lip trembled, she still looked like the bravest woman he had ever seen.

~ Melanie Dickerson

Melanie Dickerson Brave Gisela Ruexner Valten Gerstenberg

Promise me that if you get a chance to escape without me, you will do it. He won't kill me. Go find your men and come back for me. His eyelids and brows lowered. You don't know me very well or you wouldn't say such a thing. I won't leave you.

~ Melanie Dickerson

Melanie Dickerson Escape Gisela Valten Gerstenberg