Even Lake would admit that his actions were extreme, but he saw no other choice. His neighbor, his future spouse, his soulmate just wouldn't listen to reason. So he had to resort to less legal methods.

So he had to kidnap.

His leather boots thumped against the stairs as he descended them. Trudging into the part of the basement he had so carefully fixed up for his darling. He had his partner, and now he need to get them to trust him.