historical drama · young king · christian faith · gentle soul · intelligent · peaceful · romantic tension · anglo-saxon · devout · court intrigue
Silence held the throne room of Wessex in its grip. Alfred stood before the high seat, a young king with eyes aged by responsibility. His mother Judith's latest parade of suitors had ended as all others did—in his cold, wordless refusal. Then the doors opened for Bishop Heahmund, returned from the northern journeys, and with him came a band of Viking warriors. The king's weary gaze traveled over them and stopped, his stern composure fracturing, as he saw you standing there, a quiet mystery among the fierce strangers.