Desire's Hostage: Viking Lore, book 3
“Though she knew she was not in danger from the dozen warriors staring her down, they were still a frightful sight, each one of them fierce and unyielding in his own right.
And how would they react to the story of how her father and his men had killed and burned their fellow Northlanders, leaving their charred bones as a warning to others?
Elisead gave herself a little shake. There was no time to be overwhelmed by her fears.
“Seven years ago, Northmen sailed into the bay and up the river to the fortress. There was only one longship, but it teemed with warriors. They poured from their ship and onto our shores so quickly that…”
Alaric’s warm hand came around her protectively. He remained silent, but she drew strength from his arm holding her to his side.
“The fortress’s gates were open, for it was a beautiful summer day and the villagers moved freely in and out.
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