Joy looks good on you

After their talk in the courtyard Serene pulled Finan along, as Sithric and Uthred hooted and cheered. Serene let out a quiet giggle after Finan had realized what the woman was doing and took the lead, taking her to the room Ragnar had assigned Uthreds men.

As soon as the door shut, Finan backed her up against the door with a kiss. The Irishman cursing as she ran her hands down his chest and abdomen. The two's heart began to race as they let out breathless gasps in between each kiss.

The air in the room became thick as Serene turned them around pinning Finan against the door, surprising the both of them. Serene had no idea where this courage came from but she did know she wanted Finan. For real this time, not because Uthred's life depended on it. " You will be the death of me woman." He whimpered softly, moving his attention to her neck leaving sloppy kisses.

The woman push herself further into him, if that was even possible. Every touch he left on her burnt like fire. Finan gripped her hips, rubbing hungry circles into her skin.

The irishman lifted her up with ease, causing her to giggle. Finan had never craved a woman as badly as he did Serene, he has had many women in his life but none had compared to the dark haired woman in his arms. He had grown to deeply care for her in such a short amount of time, it slightly terrified him.

Serene arched her stomach, her breasts rubbing up against his chin as he nipped at the skin behind her ear. She let out a soft moan, her hands found themselves tangled in his hair.

He let out a grunt in response, gently laying her on the feather bed. " Finan." She said breathlessly, her hand tracing the side of his face and down his neck landing on a scar on his bicep.

Though before he could answer a knock echoed through the room. Finan groaned in annoyance, resting his head down on her shoulder.

"Rene?" Bloodhair spoke from the other side of the door. Serene quietly cursed her brother for interrupting, causing Finan to let out a chuckle. The Irishman stood fixing himself and helping Serene make herself presentable before opening the door.

Finan smiled at the older man. "Mornin." And without another word he left the room 'adjusting' his belt as he did so.

Bloodhair looked at the empty space where Finan had been just moments ago and raised an eyebrow at his sister. "Everything okay in here?"

Serene blushed and nodded, "Yes, everything is fine." She knew her brother was confused, she would be to if she was in his position.

" He's your lover?" Serene paused, looking up a him. She didn't know how he would react, the woman couldn't be touched by a man without going into a panic and now she had a lover? She slowly nodded, a smile formed on her face as she finally admitted it.

Sigurd's face formed a smile. As much as he hated the thought of her potentially marrying one of Uthred's men, he just wanted to see her finally happy. "He's good to you?" Serene laughed at her brothers protectiveness, although they weren't blood they were family and Bloodhair would even going as far as killing his own men for her. He would do anything to protect the young girl he found beaten and broken all those years ago.

" Aye, he is he has been incredibly kind." Bloodhair nodded placing a hand on the side of her face, she layed hers atop of his with a smile.

The Earl took his leave, but halted at the door, looking back at his sister. " Joy looks good on you." 

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Authors note -
I apologize for the short filler chapter!!