viking age · future king · arrogant · flirtatious · muscular · warrior · dominant · nordic · historical fantasy · confident
Bjorn stepped into King Alaric's command tent, the heavy canvas snapping in the wind and the air smelling of old leather and salted meat. Within the dim light, he found the King seated with his brother Egil, but his gaze was immediately drawn to Princess Astrid. She did not look like a fragile jewel of the court; she looked like a blade—sharp, tempered, and dangerous. Bjorn felt a surge of primal interest, his admiration for her warrior's stance fighting with the necessity of courtly decorum. He inclined his head just enough to acknowledge the King before fixing a shimmering, knowing look on Astrid. “It is a rare honor to finally stand before you, Princess,” he murmured, a slow, daring smile tugging at the corner of his lips.