Page 81 of Shared By the Vikings

“Come here,” Gunnvar said, wrapping her in his arms. “Sleep now. You are safe with us.”

“I know.” She closed her eyes and let him tuck her head beneath his chin.

He was still breathing a little fast and she could feel his pulse against her cheek.

Their bodies molded together, legs entangled, and then when Tali scooped in behind her, his softened cock against her buttocks, she sighed with bliss. Being surrounded by her men under a blanket of stars was wonderfully contenting and the perfect way to end their evening.

She sensed Erik moving around.

So did Gunnvar. “Where are you going, Jarl?”

“To check the fish nets, and to keep watch. We are nearer the monastery now.”

“They are unarmed.”

“We have heard that from tales, we do not know if it is truth.”

“I agree,” Tali said, yawning then kissing the back of Ingrid’s head. “You keep watch, Jarl Erik.”

Ingrid smiled at his sleepy voice and linked her hands with his. If Erik was watching over them, they’d all sleep soundly.

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Wrapped in thicklymuscled arms, Ingrid did sleep well. When she roused she was first aware of the morning sun penetrating her eyelids, making them glow rosy, and then the distance whoosh and topple of the waves.

A shadow fell over her, darkening the rose hue to blood-red.

She opened her eyes.

Blinked.

Gasped.

Sat.

“Raud! What are you doing here?”

His familiar face was staring down at her. He had more facial hair than when she’d last seen him and a healing cut on his brow. His chest was bare and he had a shield slung over his back.

“What are you doing... here...?” His eyes narrowed and he gestured to the Vikings either side of her.

“I’m... I’m...” Suddenly aware of her nakedness, she squirmed and found her pants.

Gunnvar woke. On seeing Raud, he jumped up, in fighting stance. “You...” he said, head tipped. “Raud?”

Raud nodded, once.

“You survived.” Gunnvar grinned and stepped forward. Still naked, his cock was at half-mast. He slapped Raud on the back. “I am glad, my friend.”

“Friend.” Raud didn’t take his gaze from Ingrid as she dressed.

Tali rolled onto his back, opened his eyes then lifted his hand to shield them from the sun. “Am I seeing things?”

“No, Raud is here,” Gunnvar said.

Now fully dressed, Ingrid pushed her hair behind her ears and looked around.

Erik was striding from the dunes, bare-chested and hair catching behind his head in the sea breeze.

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