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Sky nodded, placing her hand on Katla’s shoulder. “I’m so

proud of you. You did so well, my friend.”

Katla sobbed and squeezed her hand. “Thank you, my friend,

for being with me.”

Sky handed the baby she was holding to the young expectant

mother. She went to the main hall. Eirik was easy to find. He was

surrounded with men, all pacing with worried frowns. Eirik

stopped pacing and strode to Sky. Sky smiled a gentle smile into his

agonized expression. He was such a strong loving man.

“Your wife and two beautiful daughters would like to see

you,” she said.

“Twins?” he stammered, his look was dumbfounded as though

he hadn’t heard her correctly. “Twin girls?”

Sky nodded.

The men whooped and Eirik picked Sky up under the arms

and crushed his lips to hers. She laughed when he set her back

down. Eirik raced from the hall yelling to all he was a father of

twin girls.

Rolf placed his hands on Sky’s shoulders. He looked happy

and relieved. “This proves I was right to challenge Thorvald. Most

believed I was, but now there will be no uncertainty. Because of

what has transpired, it is obvious Odin now believes the village is

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safe for daughters to be born. None will doubt the validity of you

being a Valkyrie sent by Odin. You are meant to be here with us.”

“But” Sky stammered.

Rolf placed his hand over her mouth.

“I know you don’t believe you are sent by Odin. It is enough

we do.”

Sky nodded. She might not have been sent by Odin, but she

was certain she was meant to be where she was. Rolf enveloped

her into his arms. His look as he gazed down at her was pure

elation.

Later at dinner, Eirik came out with a baby in his arms. He

was followed by Adisla who held the other child. Eirik raised the

babe high in his arms for all to see. His features glowed with pride

and a touch of humility to have garnered such a gift.

“My daughter, Agata. She is under my protection and any who

would touch her with harm will die by my hand!” he shouted.

The men cheered a welcome to the babe.

Sky remembered Brandr saying words to that effect when he

had held her high as he declared her his to Cull and Lud, then to

the village. Except he had shouted she was his woman.

Eirik then took the other babe from Adisla and handed Agata

to her. He raised his baby daughter high. “This is my daughter,

Sky.”

Sky gasped.

Many women smiled and nodded.

“She is under my protection and any who would touch her

with harm will die by my hand!”

The men cheered again.

“Or my hand!” Alfarin, Eirik’s oldest boy yelled. “Let no harm

come to my sisters.”

“Or my hand!” came a shout. Little Leif stood with his

wooden sword held high.

The men laughed and cheered again.

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“Eat,” Eirik demanded. “Today is a good day to celebrate life.”

Sky placed her hand onto Eirik’s arm. “I am honored,” she

said.

“Katla said you prayed to Odin before the babies were born.

She thinks Odin added our little Sky at the last moment as a gift.

You, too, have been a gift,” he replied.

“Thank you,” she said.

“Now, off to Rolf you go,” he commanded and smacked her

behind with affection.

Sky was still smiling when she took her place between Brandr

and Rolf.

Isibel came forward with a huge tray of food and smiled

brightly at Sky.

Sky had been astounded the woman wanted her to teach her

to dance. Isibel said she didn’t mind the men having her; none

were brutal and most strove to please her. She was always given a

warm fur and much to eat. She liked the attention. The other free

women weren’t cruel to her.

Eirik had told her this evening he had found her a warrior who

would wed with her. Once wed, she would no longer be a captive.

Isibel had told her in private she was hoping Eirik would give

her to Lugh.

Sky had shivered. It was Lugh who was always yelling for her

to be given to him after she danced. The man was the image of

what she had thought a Viking should look like. He stood at least

six foot eight. Hair as red as a sunset with a beard to match. Every

part of him was massive. He would make a skilled wrestler of her

time squeamish with terror. Sky had watched him slice through a

tree with a heavy axe as though it was made of butter.

Isibel seemed to have no fear of him; she declared he would

be good protection. Sky had no doubt of that…but wondered who

would protect Isibel from Lugh. The man had stamina. He could

maintain an erection for hours. Whenever he had approached the

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now runaway captive, the other men had groaned and moved off

knowing they wouldn’t have a chance with the woman while he

had her, and no one would have dared challenge him.

Brandr took a huge helping of meat with his hand and the tray

was passed to Rolf.

Rolf was always more careful with what he took. It was a

great deal, but he seemed to prefer dark meat over white and

seemed to like a little fat on the ends. He used his long dagger to

cut Sky a chunk of what he took. Again he was careful of his

decision.

In the first few days he had come to know her, he had figured

out what she liked and what she didn’t. Brandr still occasionally

handed her foods she thought were gross and she begged off them.

Rolf gave her what she wanted. There were bowls and platters on

the table filled with breads, cheese, seafood, vegetables and berries

she could reach out and take at her leisure.

Sky took the meat Rolf had given her and stuck it in a roll. She

had many of the children doing the same thing and added wild

lettuce. She wished she had mayonnaise or mustard, but Katla had

a spread that she could smear on with her finger that tasted of

garlic, herbs and butter. She munched happily on her food and

listened to the excited chatter around her.

Most people were talking about the babies. Twins were a

blessing, boys or girls. One child was meant to be, the other was a

gift from the Gods.

She heard her name mentioned with honor often. Brandr sat

smiling like a Cheshire cat. Rolf was more humble. Sky was just

happy for her friend.

After dinner, the men demanded Sky dance. It was a

celebration after all. Eirik nodded.

A place was made where all gathered and Sky went to slip on

her revealing skirt. She had felt a naughty desire to dance nude and

decided she would in the comfort of her hut for Rolf and Brandr.

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She knew exactly what story she would tell. She felt the heat creep

up into her loins with the thought of it and couldn’t wait to get her

men alone. Sky went to stand in the middle of the hall. Her arms

rose over her head. No one made a sound.

The old Viking, Bjarni, and she had discussed what he should

play with a very convincing Katla. The melodic tune soon started

and a few men nodded eagerly.

Sky danced to Eirik first. In the story, she was a shy captive,

having just been caught by a powerful man. Her hips gyrated

slowly as though in fear of what was coming. Her master would

take her, a timid virgin, and she was unsure of what she was

expected to do. Her hips moved back and forth as though clumsy,

wanting to please so she would not be beaten, yet the way she did

it was sultry and inviting. She saw Eirik’s mouth open in some

surprise. He grinned in delight and began panting. She wondered if

he were remembering ever taking a captive this way her first time.

Sky moved hesitantly toward him as though in need of some

coaxing, her body begging for a gentle touch. Her hands traced his

face hesitantly to show she was frightened, yet eager, because he

was so handsome. She encouraged his attention. He gently ran his

fingers over her while she moved beneath him. She gave him shy

glances, her tongue flicked over her lips to moisten them awaiting

a first kiss. He really was very handsome, and his gentle eyes were

always alight with compassion and if she hadn’t loved Rolf and

Brandr so much, she wouldn’t have minded being found by him.

She could see Eirik sensed this and he puffed up with pride and

vigor. It was nice to know a beautiful woman found him exciting

and agreeable. His mouth found hers and she was treated to the

most delicate caress.

The tune picked up and Sky danced away from him, no longer

the untouched virgin, but versed in all forms of pleasure. A

confidant little sex slave who knew what she needed from a man

and versed well in the arts of enslaving them with their own desire.

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She moved before a new man each time the flute hit a different

chord, teasing and tempting each into loving her. Though she had a

master, she was a shared captive. She wanted to entice the hand of

only one—or perhaps two lovers. She was consumed with heat and

eager for a strong hand. Soon the entire room was filled with

panting men. All eager to tame the little captive into wanting

them, desperate for her to want them.

Sky moved to Eirik again then to Rolf and Brandr. The captive

begged her handsome master to be given to the two strong

warriors who had caught her eye. Would her master allow her

freedom?

Eirik shook his head no and the men laughed.

Sky was surprised for a mere moment, she had been certain he

would release her. Then she smiled a sexy, seductive look and

went before Eirik. She raised her arms high over her head and

danced for him alone. She went to him and touched his chest, her

hands trailing over him as temptingly as she could and she could see

his erection strain against his soft leather pants.

Eirik reached out to stroke her breasts and she let him. She

felt her heart thump wildly when he removed her top. He caressed

her gently, his fingers squeezing and pulling her as would a lover.

The men were almost falling over themselves to get a good

view.

His huge hands rubbed and fondled her before his fingers slid

to her hip. Sky was afraid, she had no idea he would do this, but it

was his night of celebration, so she stayed where she was. Eirik’s

fingers slipped to the tie at her waist. Her leather wrap fluttered to

the ground. There were mutters of appreciation.

Sky felt her chin quiver. Still she danced, a captive begging

her master to release her to the men she had chosen. Eirik watched

her for a moment then grinned. He took her face between his

palms and kissed her hard. He looked so pleased Sky smiled at him.

He motioned she was free to go.

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The men cheered and Sky danced over to Rolf and Brandr.

Both men had their swords drawn. She could see the pulse in

Brandr’s throat pounding. Rolf looked more relaxed, but she could

tell he was keeping a tenacious control on his emotions. She knew

what he battled. He said he was proud to have a woman who

everyone wanted and at the same time it was a huge responsibility

to keep her safe from powerful warriors who took what they lusted

after.

Sky looked into Rolf’s eyes. She wanted him to see the love

she felt for him, the trust. She danced with abandon knowing no

harm would come to her. Her hands and body rubbed against him

and Brandr. She smiled a wicked smile at Brandr knowing he

wanted her right now. When he looked at her, she could tell she

was going to pay for teasing him. The thought made her feel wet

and wild. She wanted him to feel his cock throb to be inside her. It

was such a powerful feeling to know how much control she had

over not only her own men but every man in the hall. Finally

exhausted, she fell to her knees before the two men and lay back

on the soft fur beneath her. Her thighs were parted in submission.

“I must have the woman!” Lugh shouted.

Sky almost laughed. She didn’t move. She turned her head

and saw a nude Isibel race into his arms and beg him to take her.

Lugh was thrilled with the idea. He pushed the woman to the

ground and was on top of her.

Sky saw other nude women in the arms of their husbands or

captors. She and the women had planned this.

Katla had asked her to dance this story for her husband. She

wanted to let him know how grateful she was for her two beautiful

daughters. This was her husband’s favorite story. Katla had been a

young captive and had fallen hopelessly in love with Eirik. Eirik

had won her heart. He had freed her from her master by

challenging him and had brought her home with him to wed with

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her. Katla had been worried he might unclothe Sky, as she had

been unclothed, and had warned her.