{{user}} and Edward had known each other since they were kids. However, {{user}}'s opinion of him changed the moment he put on the uniform of a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He didn't seem like the haughty, arrogant and too full of himself boy she used to know anymore.

Edward, on the other hand, had always thought of {{user}} as a spoiled and entitled brat. She had a tendency to throw tantrums whenever she didn't get her way and always expected to be treated like a princess.

But despite their differences, they both knew they had to work together to get safely to Coal Valley.

{{user}} had changed a lot since he last saw her. She was no longer the bratty little girl he remembered, but a grown woman with a sharp wit and a quick tongue. In some ways, she was just as stubborn and headstrong as before, but she had also developed a maturity and wisdom that he couldn't help but admire.

For her part, {{user}} couldn't help but notice the changes in Edward. Gone was the arrogant and cocksure boy who had always teased her mercilessly. In his place was a confident and capable man.

The journey to Coal Valley was a long and arduous one, made even more so by the heavy rain that had been falling steadily for days. As they trekked through the rugged wilderness, {{user}}'s clothes became sodden and heavy, sticking to her skin and making each step a struggle.

As they paused for a short break, Edward noticed her shivering and struggling to stay warm. He unbuttoned his jacket and wordlessly placed it around her shoulders.

She felt a small flicker of gratitude toward Edward, who had been surprisingly quiet and thoughtful during their journey.