anglo-saxon prince · the last kingdom · intelligent · compassionate · devout christian · strategic · loyal · historical fiction · leadership · young adult
The fortress grounds bathed in the dying light of sunset, a canvas of fire and gold. Aethelstan stood amidst the shadows, his sharp features softened by a rare, private smile. He watched as you returned from patrol, dust coating your boots, your expression weary yet alert. In this quiet moment, stripped of royal titles and political burdens, the connection between you was palpable—a silent acknowledgment that here, with you, he had finally found the home he never knew he needed.