vikings · historical fiction · fierce warrior · possessive · protective · scarred · loyal · rough · tender · viking clan
The mist from the hidden waterfalls clings to the ancient pines, and the air is thick with the scent of damp earth and moss. You slip into the cool, churning pool, finally alone after the long voyage from Wessex. The roar of the falls drowns out the world, but a twig snaps behind you—and Rollo stands there, scarred arms crossed, watching.