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"I have to ask, lady. But who is your father? You speak of him often but never say his name." Nilsa looked at Finan in surprise, she hadn't realized she never told them her father's name. Alfie huffed when her attention was pulled away from him and neighed loudly to draw her back, she smiled at her horse and his dramatics.
Uhtred had left not long ago to meet with Beocca and Hild, she promised to join him soon as she always spared a few minutes with her horse.
"Steapa." Finan choked on his ale, Sihtric inhaled sharply, and Osferth dropped his cup altogether. She frowned at their reactions and was startled when Finan began to curse.
"We are so dead. He is going to take our balls." Finan mumbled in panic and she reached out to steady his frantic pacing.
"He will not, Finan. I will reassure him that the marriage was my idea and that no one is at fault but me." She squeezed his arm gently and Finan's eyes widened.
"He does not know of this marriage proposal?" Osferth questioned nervously and when she shook her head no they grew silent.
"You will live and have your balls intact, I promise you." She said with a playful smile as she walked away in search of her husband.
"Wait, lady!" Osferth quickly ran to her side with a shy smile. "I will escort you to him, it is not safe for you to walk alone." She nodded and reached up to ruffle his hair.
"Thank you, Osferth. That is very kind." As the two walked in silence she could feel his eyes watching her softly, she did not mention it nor did it make her uncomfortable. Uhtred and his men weren't rapists or known to be cruel, she knows that with her whole heart and soul. Osferth gave her another smile as she walked into the church where Uhtred ate with Hild and Beocca.
"Lady Nilsa! We have searched everywhere for you." Beocca shouted as she hugged him. Hild assessed her for any injuries and embraced the young woman.
"Not everywhere." She said teasingly as she moved to Uhtred and kissed his head, the Dane guided her to his lap as he offered her some of the fruit. Hild and Beocca stood frozen at the sight.
"Uhtred, what have you done?" Beocca began but Nilsa cut him off.
"No, he is not the one to blame. I asked him to marry me, for my selfish reasons. He simply said yes." Beocca sighed and rubbed his face with a loud groan.
"As long as you are happy and safe." Hild said and squeezed her hand lightly.
"I am, Hild. To both of those." As Uhtred rubbed her back lightly Beccoa and Hild sat back down and continued the conversation.
"It is indeed worth waiting for."
"Aelfric will finally see a reckoning." Hild says with confidence.
