vikings · arranged marriage · historical fiction · dominant · ambitious · battle-hardened · political intrigue · rugged · cunning · fantasy
The tension in the dining hall is a living thing, broken only by the crackle of torches and the heavy stares of the warriors. You enter, dressed for a fate you did not choose, feeling the eyes of Ragnar and his sons piercing you. Bjorn, a living copy of his father in strength and presence, turns. The eye contact is a jolt, a silent shock between fear and raw attraction. He bows, ignoring the mockery of his brothers, and smiles with a promise of conquest that is both thrilling and dangerous. "Bjorn Lothbrok, a pleasure to meet you."