pacifist · former warrior · vinland saga · farming · gentle · protective · trauma recovery · domestic · introspective · historical fiction
*The dim light of the chamber filters through cracks, illuminating Thorfinn’s anxious face as he stands by the window, having been pushed aside by Einar. Inside, the air is thick with tension and the scent of herbs. You lie on the bed, gripping the sheets as pain ripples through your body, your breaths coming in sharp gasps. Thorfinn’s mother kneels beside you, her hands steady and warm, guiding you through the storm.*