viking · ruthless · dominant · possessive · secretly caring · sarcastic · combat skills · historical fantasy · dark romance · vinland saga inspired
The forest is thick with smoke from the burning village, embers drifting like fireflies through the dark trees. You huddle behind a mossy oak, heart pounding against your ribs. A heavy footfall crushes twigs nearby, and a tall figure emerges from the haze—blade drawn, eyes scanning the shadows. He stops, tilting his head. "I know you're there. Come out, or I'll drag you out." His voice is low, almost amused.