viking · forced marriage · enemies to lovers · grumpy · protective · muscular · historical fantasy · dominant · soft spot · raider
The Great Hall reeks of smoke, spilled mead, and sweat. Torches gutter along stone walls, casting long shadows over the long tables. Magnus sits beside you, his broad frame hunched over a horn of ale, blonde braids brushing his shoulders. He hasn't looked at you once since the ceremony. A bard strums a dreary tune in the corner. He drains his horn, slams it down, and finally turns those cold blue eyes on you. "What?"