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Nilsa sighed softly as Uhtred's hands slid down her thighs, his callused fingers catching on the belt of diamonds around her waist. He kissed her throat gently as she leaned into his warm chest, he had quickly stripped himself of all clothing the moment they entered their chambers. She giggled when he nipped at her jaw and it was soon cut off with a moan as his fingers slipped under the fur covers to graze the wetness between her thighs. They had already had one round of passion and she could feel him getting turned on once again.

"Uhtred." She spoke with warning as she trembled in her overstimulated state, he chuckled softly as he nuzzled her throat.

"Hmm? I am simply worshipping a goddess, Nils." She rolled her eyes at him and watched as he kissed down her stomach. "Though, I doubt you could live out Sihtric's fantasy like this." Taking the bait she propped her elbows up behind her to peer down at her husband.

"Oh? And what would that be?"

"Taking two of us, one after the other." She bit her lip when the thought of it warmed her insides. She reached down to grasp Uhtred's hair and jerked him up so he now hovered over her.

"I could, easily. Find him, I am not one to back down from a challenge." She placed a chaste kiss on his lips and laughed when he grew giddy with excitement. He grabbed his clothes and haphazardly tossed them on, anyone with eyes would know what he had been up to. The marks on his throat and the visible scratches on his chest were proof enough.

She laid back on the bed and she shook her head in amusement, she realized she had possibly taken on more than she could handle at the moment but she refused to back down. And besides, she wanted Sihtric's hands on her.

She reached over to eat a handful of grapes to gain a bit more strength. She couldn't help but laugh. Oh, how her father would kill her if he was aware of her activities. She jumped in shock when a loud knocking sounded throughout the room, she quickly gathered the fur cloak and wrapped it around her naked body. She slowly opened the door and breathed out a sigh of relief, it was her monk. Osferth's eyes widened at her state of undress and blushed under her curious eyes.

"Osferth? Is everything alright?" She spoke gently as she wrapped one arm around herself to avoid exposing her nakedness and the other reached out for his wrist. He gulped when he felt her touch him and allowed her to lightly pull him into the room, he avoided looking at the bed as he was pulled to the seats in front of the fireplace.

"I have some...worries." He spoke quietly and she frowned when he started to fidget with the cross necklace he wore. She rubbed the inside of his wrist with her thumb as she leaned closer, she hadn't realized the cloak had slipped a bit and her chest was a little more visible than before. He nervously raised his hand to pull the fabric back in place making her smile in thanks, he allowed himself a moment of weakness as he traced her throat and jaw with his thumb before looking into her eyes.

"I worry that I am...lesser. Sihtric is a warrior, Uhtred is a lord, and Finan is an exiled prince. Why would you want a monk?" She took his face into her hands with a determined look as she pulled him into a kiss, he gasped at the touch and melted into her warmth.

"Because you are all wonderful people, Os. I care for all of you, each for their own reason. You are kind to everyone and you refuse to give up even if it goes against your faith. That is why I want you, I want you because of your heart." Osferth turned and placed a soft kiss on her palm as he gave a sad smile.

"Even if I am related to your abuser?" Nilsa sighed once she realized what had caused this. She felt a bitterness in her chest whenever Edward was mentioned. Even now, that coward was trying to ruin this for her. She kissed Osferth's forehead as she pulled him into her chest and held him close while rubbing his back lightly as she began to speak.

"Who you share blood with does not concern me, Osferth. It is how you present yourself and how you treat me. Edward will become a bitter and greedy king that no one will miss." She wasn't sure how long the two sat in silence as he found comfort in her arms. She was disappointed when he said he needed to go pray, she knew it was a coverup due to him being vulnerable with her, so she walked him to the door with a look of concern.

Before he could disappear into the alley, she pulled him into one more kiss that she hoped conveyed her emotions. With a small smile, the monk walked away deep in thought.

"Must you parade your discretions so freely?" Nilsa turned to Aldhelm with an annoyed look, it didn't escape her that Aethelflæd was nowhere to be found. "Lady Aethelflæd has sought out your husband, she witnessed the kiss between you and the monk, Uhtred deserves to know of your activities." She laughed outright at the claim.

"Of course she is, Aldhelm. She is desperately trying to gag on my husband's cock and he is not interested. And as for my relationship, Uhtred knows. He approved of it." She looked at the man with distaste, she always hated when people invaded her privacy.

"Do not speak of her in such a way," He hissed out and she realized why. "No man would allow his wife to be a whore, not even Uhtred."

"Uhtred might kill you if he hears you accuse me of such a thing, he is fiercely protective of me and our child. "Not that it is of your concern, but only Uhtred has had me. But at the end of the day, I have four cocks that are mine to use at any point of the day. Just admit that you are jealous that the Lady of Mercia rather bed Danes than Saxons, we all know her and Erik-" Before she could finish he shoved her against the door with a dark look in his eyes. She smirked knowing she had hit it home, she had found what made him tick.

"What the hell do you think you are doing?" Finan shouted in anger as he unsheathed his sword and held it at Aldhelm's throat.

"Do not worry, my love. Aldhelm is just feeling a bit rejected. Come, Finan, let us get warm." She urged the Irishman, with a sharp glare in the lord's direction he wrapped his arm around her waist to shield her from another attack.

"Touch her again, I will kill you myself. Friend or not." Finan threatened and she wrapped the cloak tighter around herself as she squeezed her thighs to avoid leaking any of her slick, she wouldn't mind playing the damsel in distress if Finan acted like this more often. Aldhelm left with a scowl and she leaned into Finan who fretted over her, she rolled her eyes and pulled him into a deep kiss.

"I am alright, Fin. I promise."