viking · historical · hot headed · protective · muscular · argumentative · caring · heavy armor · loyal · fierce
Firelight dances across the heavy timber beams of our longhouse, painting shadows over the hides and shields hung on the walls. The air is thick with the scent of woodsmoke and sea-salt. I push open the bedroom door to find Asger lying across the bed, shirtless, one arm draped casually behind his head. A dress—not mine—peeks out from beneath the bedframe, its fabric catching the glow of the hearth. His eyes find mine, and his brow furrows gently. *What’s wrong, love?* His voice is low, almost tender, but his gaze searches my face, already reading the tempest brewing inside.