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Wrapping my legs with Finan’s as he pulls me close to him, both of us coming down from the high of our release, I look into his eyes with deep love shining from mine. “I am so in love with you, too, my husband… Nobody makes me feel the way you do… I’d be lost without you.”

I wrap my arms around Finan, pulling myself snug against his chest as he continues to pepper my lips with kisses. “I can never get enough of you… you complete me.” I softly murmur against his lips.

How do I express to this man how much he means to me…He is my heart, my soul, my reason for living…He is my gift from the Gods, that I will forever cherish…

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Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

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Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

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I return Hild’s hug, offering the nun a warm smile. I glance down at my blue dress, a slight blush coloring my cheeks at Hild’s compliment. “I am doing well, thank you, Hild. Finan is taking very good care of me.” I give my husband a knowing look as a smirk curls my lip.

“How are you doing?” I glance around the room to make sure we are the only ones around “Especially with the King and his threats?” I softly ask concern in my voice.

I softly chuckle as I notice Finan sneak off with Uhtred in tow. I know they haven’t spent much time together lately with Gisela being back, and the time Finan has been spending with me. My heart fills with joy seeing my husband surrounded by the people who love him.

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After Finan’s suggestion of hosting a feast to welcome their guests, the Lady Aethelflaed and Lord Aldhelm, and hopefully celebrate the coming departure of the King, Uhtred has been hard at work preparing. A quick hunt in the forest with some of his men bore fruit in the form of a wild boar, that the servants are now roasting for the feast. The smells of roasting meat, fresh baked breads, and fruit pies wafer throughout the Great Hall. Uhtred also makes sure they are stocked with plenty of wine and ale for the gathering of his family and friends. 

His only regret is having Gisela sit out of the feast, but Uhtred's protectiveness for her and the pup causes him to be cautious about exposing her presence here. At least until the threat of the King is gone. Uhtred won’t take any chances, worried that the King will try to arrest Gisela, for her supposed crimes against the crown— or rather him. Once the King is safely back in Wessex they can have another celebration to welcome Gisela home, and celebrate their freedom from the King.

Uhtred stands back and watches as the servants set the table for all their guests that will be joining them this evening. It has been a long time since they have had a feast and a chance to spend time with one another. He genuinely feels excited to have this opportunity, he just hopes everything goes smoothly and everyone has a good time catching up.

“Lord…everything is ready for our guests…” One of the kitchen servants comes to tell him.

“Good…good.” Uhtred smiles. “They should be arriving at any moment....”

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[revnashieldmaiden]

I’m not sure how much longer I can hold on as I rock myself up and down on Finan’s length, my core throbbing against him as I greedily take him inside me.

The attention Finan gives my sensitive breasts sends shockwaves through my body. Goosebumps pepper my skin. A shiver runs down my spine as every nerve ending inside me comes alive.

“Gods, Finan…. you’re going to…. completely wreck me…” I stutter out between ragged breaths.

As Finan thrusts into me harder I feel myself getting close to that edge again, there is a thrumming through my body. When his finger touches my clit its like a bow string being let go. The coil inside me snaps as my movements get erratic chasing that euphoria of release.

Grunts and moans escape my mouth as I grind myself on Finan’s cock, riding out the wave of pleasure washing over me. My wild bucks on top of Finan driving him to lose control.

“Fu…fuck…mmm… Gods, yes….my love…you are so amazing…”

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

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“My Gods….Finan…” I moan out as I sit on his face. His tongue working it’s magic on my most sensitive spots. My fingers curl in his hair as I hang on for dear life, giving myself over to the rapture of his mouth.

My head tilts back as I release a gasp from the sensations, my long black hair brushing against Finan’s chest as I surrender myself to the pleasure he is giving me. “Mmm….my love… it feels amazing… so so good…” I purr out.

Feeling his tongue and beard rasping against my clit threatens to send me over the edge. “Fuck…Finan” I whimper, the desire coursing through my veins quickly bringing me close to the edge. I feel myself getting close to the cusp as I start writhing on top of Finan. Before I fall over the edge, Finan moves me back to his hips.

I draw in a ragged breath as I feel Finan’s cock gliding against my folds, gathering my wetness before he sinks it inside me. “Gods, yes…” I moan out feeling that delicious stretch as my depths quickly accommodate his length.

I feel that tingling in my core when Finan calls me a good girl, asking me to take all of him. I rock my hips against him grinding myself down on his cock. The drag of him inside me, the heaviness of his cock causes my wall to clench around him.

“Gods, you’re so deep…I can feel you in my core…. Fuck, you feel so good, my love.” I rasp out, losing myself to the bliss Finan is giving me.

I bounce up and down on Finan’s cock, his hands on my bottom helping to keep me steady as I chase that feeling of ecstasy. My breasts bouncing with my motions, as my hands rest on his chest. Looking down and seeing that glint of desire in my husbands eyes gives me a flutter in my heart. “Fuck…I love you…”

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

[revnashieldmaiden]

Hearing how much Finan wanted me from the moment we met, how badly he wanted to put a babe in my belly, makes my heart flutter in my chest. He has definitely staked his claim on me. On my heart, on my body, and on my soul. I am his— completely.

As I feel Finan nearing his release, I back his cock out of my throat, wanting to be able to taste him. I softly hum around his cock, my tongue swirling around the head as I wait for him to give me what I’m so eagerly waiting for. My hand firmly stroking the base.

Seeing Finan falling apart, being completely raptured by my mouth gives me a rush that I have this control over him. Just like how I fall apart on his tongue or his cock. Seeing him surrender himself to me fills me with an indescribable euphoria. He is the other half of my soul, and I’d be lost without him.

Feeling his cock twitch in my mouth before that first warm spurt of cum hits my tongue, fills me with bliss. “Mmm..” I hum as I take all Finan has to give me, greedily swallowing it down, so as not to waste a drop.

Seeing that look of bliss on Finan’s face as he loses himself to his pleasure gives me a sense of pride that I am able to provide that for him. Once he has finished emptying himself in my mouth I seductively pop off his cock giving him a coy smile. I can tell how aroused he is for me by the fact that his cock is staying hard for me. I can’t wait to feel what he has in store for me.

I climb back up his body, leaving light kisses as I go, before I reach his mouth where I give him a devouring kiss.

“Did I serve you well, my husband? Am I a good wife?” I teasingly ask as I cock my eyebrow. “Are you going to give me what I’m craving now?”

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

[revnashieldmaiden]

My breath catches in my throat at Finan’s words, a tremor flaring out from my core at the thought of him fucking me. A warmth spreads throughout my whole body, a part of me anxious to see if I can drive Finan to lose control.

“I think we corrupt each other…” I tease as I give Finan a little wink. The things I will do with this man, I never thought I would do. I have never felt so free to let myself go. To surrender to the passion he brings out in me. Finan is the one who has brought to life this side of me. This insatiable hunger I have for him. This desire to give him as much pleasure as he gives me, to see him come undone under my fingertips…my mouth….my depths.

“Gods, Finan… you’re so hard for me….” The weight of his cock against my tongue just adds to my hunger. The taste of his essence making me desperately want more.

“Will you feed me your cum, my love?…I’m so hungry to taste all you have to give me…” I bat my lashes at Finan, knowing it will probably drive him to madness.

As I bob up and down on his cock, taking more and more of him into my throat, my fingers trail down to his stones, gently caressing and rolling them in my hand. Almost as if I’m trying to coax them to give up his nectar for me.

I swallow around Finan cock, my soft gags barely noticeable as I take him deeper than I have ever done before. I look up into his eyes almost pleadingly, wanting him to surrender himself to me—body and soul.

Give it to me, my love… give me everything you have.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

[revnashieldmaiden]

Giving Finan an impish smile, I continue my kisses and licks down his chest, my mouth already watering at the thought of wrapping my lips around his length. “Of course, my love…. I will happily serve you. I will bring you pleasure, the likes of which you’ve never experienced before.” I softly tease.

My soft tongue flicks against one of Finan’s nipples as my fingers gently tweak the other to hardness. I carefully rake my teeth against the peak, smiling when I hear Finan’s sharp intake of breath. After giving his nipple a soft suck I trail kisses to the other one, giving it the same attention. Finan’s soft moans urging me on.

“Do you like that, my husband?” I softly tease as I lightly pinch one of his peaks, rolling the sensitive flesh with my fingers.

I can already feel wetness gathering at my core, seeing my husband’s passion hazed eyes looking down at me. “Don’t worry…I’m not done with you yet….”

My kisses and love bites trail down lower, working across Finan’s abs as my fingers softly trace the lines and ridges. I smirk when I feel Finan’s straining covered cock pressing against the valley between my breasts as I lavish attention at his belly button. Kissing, licking and softly biting right above the waist band of his trousers.

I can smell Finan’s intoxicating musk as I trail even lower, nuzzling my nose against his hardened member. Mouthing at his straining cock over the material of his trousers while I work loose the laces. I can already feel the tension growing in Finan’s body from my teasing. I can see the quivering of his abdomen as I hook my fingers in his waist band lowering Finan’s trousers.

Giving Finan a seductive smile when his cock finally springs free of the confines of his trousers, I wrap my fingers around the base before licking a wide stripe from the bottom to the tip. Gathering all of the precum dripping from the tip, not wanting to waste a drop.

“Mmm…this is exactly what I want….” I coo before wrapping my lips around the head of Finan’s cock.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

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“Anything?…” I arch my eyebrow teasingly. Rocking forward a little on Finan’s hips, I gather up my gown to pull up and over my head, letting it fall to the floor as I expose myself to my love.

“…if I want to feel your hands softly caressing my body?” I ask with a huskiness to my voice, giving Finan a little smirk. I take Finan’s hands in mine, placing them on my hips. The warmth of his hands soaking into my skin. My own hands find the edge of his tunic, sliding underneath to softly caress his abdomen. The thoughts roaming through my mind bringing a wicked smile to my lips.

I lean over Finan, capturing his lips as my hands continue to caress up his stomach and to his chest. “And  if I want to taste you…kiss you…lick you…will you give me that as well?” I purr, my words I can tell are already causing a stirring in Finan’s body as he bucks a little against me. His hardening cock resting against my bottom, straining against the material of his trousers.

I trail light kisses along Finan’s jaw and to his neck. “Would you indulge me in that?” I softly question as I tug his tunic up wanting the offending fabric off so I can kiss more of him, so I can show him how much I love him.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

[revnashieldmaiden]

I can’t help but share Finan’s sadness. I wish his sons knew the great man their father is. I wish they could see him as I see him, the wonderful loving man that his is. I am so thankful that our child will get to experience Finan’s love, and know what truly lies in his heart.

I place my hand on my stomach, thankful that Finan will have this second chance to be a father. To experience everything he missed out on with his other children.

“Is breá liom tú mo fhear céile daor…. Endlessly.”

Capturing Finan’s lips in a deep kiss, I pour my love into him. My tongue lightly traces his lips until he opens up to me. A soft mewling sounds escapes my mouth as I find myself aching for him, wanting to show him how much he means to me.

My hand trails down his chest, until it rests on his side, pulling him closer to me. I feel like I can’t get close enough to him. I bite my lip as I look longingly into his eyes.

“I need you…my husband.” I whisper.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

[revnashieldmaiden]

Softly smiling Finan, I feel honored that I’m able to give him a sense of peace and grounding no matter what is going on around us. I feel the same when I’m around him, just having him near me I feel like I can handle anything, even the threats that keep plaguing us. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without him. It’s a thought I don’t even want to consider.

“They are young men…” I say in surprise. Ronan and Cinaed. I try to imagine what they may look like. If they take after their father, or if they favor their mother. “I can’t help but wonder what they would think about having another sibling…” I know my older brothers didn’t want anything to do with me, even though when I was young I looked up to them. Of course that changed once I realized their true disdain for me.

“Thank you, my love, for sharing your life with me. I feel it draws us closer sharing these intimate memories with one another. There is no one I trust more to share my life with.” I say with gratitude.

Reaching out, I cup Finan’s face as I gaze lovingly into his eyes. My heart overflowing with the love I feel for this man. No matter where we came from, we were meant to be together, just like the Gods intended.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

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“I would not be so sure of that…” I softly tease. “I think you and Bjorn would be evenly matched, but I definitely favor your chances.” I chuckle as I pinch Finan’s side.

My face lights up at Finan’s words, as a little blush creeps onto my cheeks at his praise of my beauty. “And I have the most handsome husband…” I pinch Finan’s chin between my fingers as I bring his face to mine for a kiss.

As Finan’s hand grazes my belly I feel the little one let out a little kick. I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to that feeling, but at the same time it gives me a thrill. Feeling this new life inside of me moving and stretching and kicking me.

“Young men…” I whisper in awe. I place my hand on my belly, curious if I will be giving Finan another son, or if he’ll be graced with a daughter. I know in my heart I will be happy either way.

“What are their names…if you don’t mind me asking?” My curiosity getting the better of me. We haven’t even begun talking about possible names for this little one, and I’m interested in what we may come up with. Do we go with something Norse, or Irish, or maybe even a combination of both.

“You do deserve this and so much more. You are going to be an amazing father. You are so protective of us, and you give us so much love. I know you and our child are going to have a deep bond, a deeper understanding of one another compared to what you had with your father. You would never force our child to be someone they are not, or keep them from finding their own happiness. We learn from our pasts, and we grow from it. Maybe one day your sons will forgive you… when they seek their own happiness.”

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

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I blush a little at Finan’s comment about Ragnar’s son. “Bjorn was quite a bit older than me, he helped my mother watch over me when I was little, when my father left with his. I may have had a little crush on him as I got older, but he married another.” I chuckle a little. “He was always more like a big brother to me, protective of me…” I glance down as I think about him and how he would have reacted to what I went through. “He would have killed Halvar and Rorik had he known….”

I nod at Finan’s words about his homeland. With everything he was put through, being forced into a life he did not want, I can understand his resentment. “It probably felt more like a prison than a home…” I softly murmur as I look into Finan’s eyes.

It’s been awhile since I have thought of my home in Kattegat, I’m not sure if I really miss it. “I miss some of the people I knew, like the women I trained with to become a shield maiden, but I don’t know if they are even still there. I’m sure a lot has changed since I left there, I might not even recognize if I ever returned.”

I reach up and softly caress Finan’s beard, my eyes sparkling with the love I have for him. “Besides…I belong where ever you are…you are my home. I go where you go. Wherever that might be. I can't imagine my life without you by my side.”

I wrap my arm tighter around Finan’s waist, pulling my body snug against his. As snug as my growing belly will allow. Thinking about the little one growing in my belly, I can’t help but think about Finan’s other children, curious if he has sons or daughters or maybe a mix of both. I know he has said that he didn’t spend much time with them, because he held no love for their mother.

“Do you ever think about your other children? Wonder how they have grown since you’ve been gone.” I almost timidly ask, not sure if I’m opening an old wound. “You… you don’t have to answer if it makes you feel uncomfortable, I was just curious…”

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

@thedarkprinceofulaid

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I smile as I imagine what Finan’s mother might look like. A woman with dark hair and brown eyes, like the love of my life. I can’t help but wonder if she is small like me or tall like my husband. I imagine her moving with a grace through the halls of a castle, everyone smitten with her.

“I can only imagine the mischief a little Finan would get in to…” I softly chuckle. Seeing the expressions on Finan’s face as he remembers his mother, tells me how much he loved her. How much love she had for her son. It reminds me of how much I miss my mother.

Gods, how quickly he stirs the fires within me… My breath catches in my throat as Finan returns my kiss with a fervor of his own. It quickens my heart, feeling this connection with him.

Hearing Finan describing the legend of Ragnar Lothbrok, I can’t help the lighthearted laugh. “Ragnar was an impressive man. Almost indestructible it seemed…but alas he was just a man, much like you and Uhtred. A strong warrior who started out as a farmer, then became an adventurer. A seeker of what’s around the next bend. I remember for a time he was curious about your God, asking a monk whom he had taken as a slave questions about the Christian faith. I think he was trying to make sense of it.”

As Finan shifts in the bed so I can lay next to him, I rest my arm over his waist. Just touching him and sharing these intimate moments with one another fills me with such warmth.

“The only people I was close to were my parents, and then when my mother passed, it was just my father and I. My half brothers avoided me as much as possible, until my father passed and I had nowhere else to go. I spent some time with Ragnar’s son, we became close friends. He was one of the people that encouraged me to become a shield maiden, like his mother.” A little smile curls my lips as I think of Bjorn, and him asking his mother to train me to be like her. So that I could protect myself since my father was gone.

“I was born in a little hamlet not far from Kattegat. That was where my father became close friends with Ragnar. When Ragnar became Earl of Kattegat, we moved with him there. It was a port town with lots of trade, and of course it’s location was desirable to many who wanted to claim it for themselves. That’s why I’m no stranger to being wary of attacks or threats. We suffered many while living there. Thankfully we had a lot of strong warriors.” There are times when I miss Norway, I just don’t miss the people my brother’s decided to join after our father’s passing. The ones that brought us here to Saxon lands, and used me however they saw fit.

“Do you ever miss your homeland?” I softly ask. “Or have you grown to love it here, in Saxon lands…”

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Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

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Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

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“Deirdre is a lovely name.” I softly say as I roll the name on my tongue. “I wish I could have met her… to hear all the stories of when my husband was a little boy, and the mischief I’m sure he caused. To see the woman who had a hand in shaping the man you became…” I softly caress Finan’s cheek as I gaze into his dark eyes. A little twinkle of mischief in mine.

Dipping my head down, I capture Finan’s lips in a deep kiss. Spending this time with him, learning more about the man that has captured my heart brings me such joy. I know there are dark parts of his past, just as there is with mine, but I hope he knows none of it will ever change how I feel about him. How much he means to me.

“I grew up in a cottage much like this one…maybe a little bigger. Although we spent most of our time at the Great Hall when Ragnar became Earl. I remember playing with the other children, while my father sat with Ragnar and Rollo and the other men planning their next adventure.” I softly chuckle when I remembered a time that Ragnar and my father chased us around the Hall as we played hide and seek.

“We lived close to the sea. I remember watching the longships come and go. Warriors coming to visit our village to talk about the next great adventure, ever seeking new land to call home. My people longed for good farming land, and they were willing to fight for it…not to mention fighting for riches. I came here in the hopes of finding a new home… away from those who wished to hurt me.” 

I grow a little somber as I briefly think of the part of my life I wish to forget. I feel beyond thankful for the new memories I’ve been able to create with Finan. The times he’s made me smile and laugh. Of experiencing his child growing inside of me. The passion between us. Even the strife we have been though is nothing compared to that dark time in my past. Just having Finan by my side. I feel I can overcome anything.

“Did you have anyone you were close to growing up?” I gently ask. “What did you like to do for fun?” Part of me wants to ask about the rest of his family, but I feel cautious, not wanting to stir up bad memories for him.

My hand trails down Finan’s chest as I take his hand in mine, the warmth of it soaking into mine.

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Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

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Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

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A little blush colors my cheeks when Finan points out my people raiding his. His words bringing back memories of my childhood when my father prepared to go on such journeys, although I’m not sure he ever set foot in Irland. His journeys took him to Northumberland, Wessex and Francia, beside his closest friends Ragnar, and Rollo.

“I remember standing on the dock with my mother, Gyda, watching as the longships sailed away, my father waving back at us. The shields in various colors lining the sides…the symbols painted on them were protection runes….Runes honoring our Gods… The dragon and serpent heads on the prows intended to ward off evil spirits, and instill fear in our enemies…” I reminisce. It seems like a lifetime ago, standing on that dock. I remember feeling the fear in my little heart that I might not see my father again, but thankfully he returned to us.

I softly chuckle at Finan’s comment about only the northern Irish being warriors. I kiss his forehead as I smile down at him. “The fiercest warriors…and I’m lucky to be wed to one of them…” I feel that tingle of joy in my heart that I have claimed the fiercest warrior of them all to be my husband.

“Did your mother still worship the old Gods….or did she stop when she became a Christian? I remember going with my mother into the forest to commune with the Gods. I was too young to fully understand what she was doing, but I remember picking wildflowers while she kneeled down on the forest floor in silence listening for guidance from our Gods.”

I softly touch the coin resting on Finan’s neck, feeling the warmth radiating from it. “It is good that you have a connection to Lugh… he will watch over you. Protect you.” I reach up and clasp my Mjölnir in my hand. “Much like Thor watches over me…and Huginn and Muninn, the ravens that follow me around.” I smile as I think about all the times the ravens have followed me, alerting me to danger or just watching me as I go about my life.

“What’s your mother’s name?” I softly ask, curious about the woman that raised Finan. “What was your home like?…Did you live in a castle, or was it like the manor in Saltwic, or Wessex? What did the countryside look like?” I softly giggle as I pepper Finan with questions. “I’m just trying to imagine what it looks like in Irland…I’ve always been told that it is so green and lush there. Sorry, my love…I’m just curious. Imagining what life was like for my handsome husband when he was young…”

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Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

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Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

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Tilting my head to the side, I ponder my desire to learn more about Finan and where he came from. “I’ve only heard bit and pieces about the Irish from other Danes and from the little bit you have told me. I remember you telling me that your mother still held on to some of the pagan beliefs, and I can’t help but be a little curious about the Irish Gods, and if they are similar to my Gods…” I muse as I card my fingers through Finan’s hair.

“I have heard that the Irish are fierce warriors…as I’ve seen with my own Irishman.” I smile warmly before bending down to leave a light kiss on Finan’s lips. “I just want our child to know about both sides of their family, the Norse and the Irish. I want them to have a sense of pride of where they come from…of the blood that runs through their veins.”

I gaze into Finan’s eyes, a softness in mine. “If there is anything you feel uncomfortable sharing with me, I understand. I know how painful your past is, and I don’t want to cause you any pain. I love you so much, no matter what.” I gently cup Finan’s cheek.

“And maybe the little one has driven me a little mad…” I softly chuckle.

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Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

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Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

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“Of course, the babe likes hearing your voice. They like knowing their father is close by. Your words are almost musical. I find it very soothing, and I’m sure the little one does as well.” I give Finan a beaming smile. I won’t say the effects his voice has on other parts of my body, but I’m sure he can guess by with way I melt for him when he says certain things.

I softly giggle as Finan pats my bottom. The excitement inside me bubbling up as I’m eager to learn more about my husband. This man that holds my heart.

When I enter our bed chambers, I quickly kick off my boots, before climbing onto our bed. I find a spot in the middle of the bed, with pillows propped against my back as I wait for Finan to join me. I was tempted to remove my gown, but I was afraid it might be too much of a distraction for Finan, I think as I give my husband a mischievous smile.

“I’m ready, my love…  Please, tell me about your people….” 

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Striding in through the door of the cottage, Finan is greeted by Myrkr’s little meows, and he smiles when he sees his wife standing in the kitchen.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He drawls, his eyes set on you as he admires you after having being parted for the day.

@thedarkprinceofulaid

Seeing Finan’s admiring gaze, I feel a light blush creeping on my cheeks and a flutter in my heart. “Hello, handsome…” I give him a coy smile, the quickening of my heart almost making me lose track of what I was doing. 

“I’m just finishing up our supper. The stew is ready and I just pulled out a hot loaf of bread.” Smiling I resume cutting some slices of the fresh bread to add to the bowls of stew I just dished up. “Make yourself comfortable, and join me at the table. Tell me how things are going in the village…”

While Finan gets himself comfortable, I set the table. The smell of the food making my stomach growl a little as I feel the little one moving around. 

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