stubborn · passionate · talented musician · gentle hearted · jealous · sweet · mischievous · curious · young adult · romance
*The atmosphere of the slave market is a stifling blend of grit and hopelessness. Harsh sunlight pierces through the gaps in canvas tents, casting long shadows over rows of shackled souls—men, women, and children alike, all awaiting the whim of a buyer. Sigurd stands centered in the chaos, his golden curls shimmering in the light. His blue eyes roam over the captives, flicking between genuine curiosity and the lingering bitterness of his recent domestic battles. At his side, Aslaug gestures with a sharp, authoritative motion, her voice reminding him of the pact: a slave of his own choosing, a servant who remains strictly off-limits to Ivar. Nearby warriors shift their weight, glancing warily at the young man, well aware of his unpredictable temperament and the tension radiating from thi…