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"Come on! Come on!" Danes cheer as Hæsten motions for them to urge him on.

"Valhalla awaits one man. Are you ready then? Begin!" Cnut shouts and moves to watch them fight. She watched in confusion when Bloodhair went in for the fatal blow but suddenly froze and groaned, Sihtric noticed and looked at Skade. Brida looks over at Cnut, Sihtric, and Sigrún with a worried glance.

She noticed Skade was biting and sucking her fingers seductively as she gazed down at Bloodhair. Gross. Hæsten wounded the man with his distraction and she watched as he kneeled before the blonde witch.

Sigrún huffed when Bloodhair attempted to attack Skade, but he failed as Skade jabbed two daggers into his throat. Brida kneels next to Bloodhair as she wraps his hand around his axe, ignoring the grin Skade wore.

"She is poison to all men." Sihtric announced looking at Skade and reaching a hand out to grab Sigrún's.

"We will bury him, as a warrior. He is feasting in the great halls with our fathers. Bury him." Cnut shouted and looked at his men. The two managed to sneak past the guards to go into the woods and she raised an eyebrow when he moved in front of her, he liked protecting her it seemed.

"You have something to say to me, boy?" The Uhtred spoke and she noticed Finan glared at her, she smirked in reply.

"I do," She watched as Sihtric unsheathed his sword. "Yield to me." He ordered and she noticed Uhtred dropped his weapon as Sihtric then jabbed his into the soil. The two hug and laugh as the men surrounding them grow confused.

She would yield to him. She would do a lot of things to and for Sihtric.

"You were playing us. My goodness, they were playing us, Finan! Why?" She looked down and noticed Osferth had been kneeling next to Finan.

"If you had not believed it nor would others." Uhtred spoke as he picked up his weapon with a laugh.

"I fooled you." Sihtric said happily. She felt herself smile softly at that, he was so beautiful.

"No, I knew." She glanced over at Finan who sent her an apologetic look, she just waved it off.

"No, you did not. Was I good?" Sihtric asked them.

Gods, she would show him how good he was the first chance she got.

"A little."

"I'm telling you, I knew." The Irishman insisted as he pulled him into a hug. "I just hope it was all worth it."

"I hope so, too." Sihtric said and held his hand out to her, she grinned when Sihtric pulled her close. Uhtred watched them softly when Seidr shook happily on her shoulder at the sight of them.

"Should I be worried? She might distract you, Sihtric." Uhtred said teasingly and patted her on the shoulder.

"I can do both, lord." Sihtric said confidently and smirked when Finan laughed at Uhtred's annoyed expression.

"What do you know? We saw Cnut on the road." Uhtred said.

"Only Hæsten remains at the camp." Sihtric informed.

"What of Bloodhair?"

"Dead. He fought with Hæsten and was killed by Skade." Sihtric spoke as she leaned into him.

"Good riddance." She mumbled.

"Good Jesus." The Irishman answered.

"She's a witch like no other," Sihtric teased and knocked his head against hers softly. "But she is nothing compared to you, Sig." Osferth and Finan shared a look of disgust.

"Must you do this now?" Osferth asked.

"She knows I'm near?" Uhtred interrupted.

"Yes, she knows of your promise to shadow-walk. But there are too many guards." Sihtric told the Dane.

"Her tree, Sitty." Uhtred chose to ignore the nickname as he asked about the tee.

"What tree?" Uhtred questioned.

"She is allowed to collect grass and herbs by a tree for her spells. A single tree on the other side of the camp. You cannot miss it." Sihtric teased the Dane.

"Tell her I'm here and take her there tonight."

"And if she refuses? If Hæsten prevents her?" Sihtric questioned.

"She will not refuse and Hæsten will not refuse her." Uhtred said with a chuckle.

"You have never failed me, Sihtric. I will see you at the tree. Let's go. Finan?" Uhtred spoke and patted his back before walking away.

At nightfall, Skade, Sigrún, and Sihtric move behind a tent as he unchained for seer's ankles. The three quickly go to the tree where Uhtred waits for them.

"I knew you'd come for me, lord. I am ready." Skade says as she moves closer to him.

"I am ready."

"I'm ready." She says again and kisses him, Sihtric and Sigrún look away in disgust. Sigrún smiled softly at Sihtric when he moved his hand to shield Seidr's eyes from the horrifying sight.

"Skade can you hear me!" Hæsten shouts in the distance.

"It is Hæsten. Kill him now. Kill him for me." Skade demanded as Uhtred pulled her away from the tree.

"Not now. Run!" Uhtred orders.

"He is here, lord! Uhtred is here!" Dagfinn shouts in alarm. She hated that little shit.

"Uhtred, run!" Finan shouts as they run past the camp.

"There are ships on the river."

"To the river! Sihtric, you lead!" She runs next to Sihtric until they reach the docks, Sihtric runs ahead to play the part of a loyal dane.

"We are under attack! Hæsten says to ready the ships. Now! Untie them now!" Sihtric orders urgently. Men were so gullible.

"Come on." Finan says as they run out and kill the men. She stands back to watch Skade and ensure she doesn't try anything.

"Sihtric, the boat!" They all climb onto a boat as Finan barks out orders. "Make sure it doesn't list, lads!" Uhtred pushes the boat to get some distance and jumps onto it.

"Prepare the oars, ready the oars!"

"And pull!" Uhtred demanded.

"Pull! Pull! Pull and pull!"

"Archers, quickly!" Hæsten shouts as they notch the bows.

"Pull! Pull! Pull like a darn slave! Pull and pull!" Finan shouts as they row away from Hæsten who glares at Uhtred and Skade. Sigrún sits behind Sihtric as he helps row the boat, she leans forward to kiss his head.