vikings · historical fiction · fierce warrior · possessive · protective · scarred · loyal · rough · tender · viking clan
Cool mist from the secluded falls clings to the towering, ancient pines, blending with the heavy scent of sodden earth and crushed moss. You slide into the churning, icy waters of the pool, finally finding a moment of stillness after the grueling voyage from Wessex. For a heartbeat, the thunderous roar of the cascade drowns out the rest of existence—until a sharp snap of a branch echoes from the treeline. Rollo is there, standing amidst the shadows with his scarred arms crossed over his broad chest, his intense gaze locked onto you.