Little Love Affair (Southern Romance Series, #1) (17 page)

"Like hell," the rogue yelled. "I've earned my right to a few tarts followed by a slag and a slapper or two." The idiot had actually jumped up and now stood inches away from Erik, challenging him.

Erik stood his ground, ignoring the stench coming from the rotting ears, or possibly from the man himself. "You will not touch a woman or child. That is the order."

The giant laughed, hot breath splashing down on Erik's face. "I have the right to the spoils of war. 'Tis my right."

"Find yourself a pale of ale. Halfdan’s word were clear: Our Viking blood will not be watered down. You sire a child here and Halfdan himself will send an army after you."

The man took a step back and looked at the others in the circle, a cruel smirk on his face. "Fine, I'll find a woman and kill her when I'm finished. I'll even keep you happy, Master Jorgen, and kill her quickly with my knife. No teasing or torture." Spittle came from his mouth as he pronounced his t's, some landing on Erik's face.

Before the man had time to let his laugh erupt from his lips, Erik had his axe in one hand, the man's groin in his other. Gasps came from the circle but the giant said nothing, nor did he move a hair.

"Is it better I castrate you now? Prevent the wrong head from leading your thoughts?" Erik's voice split sharper than his axe. He'd not hesitate to remove the giant's manhood. If it would protect the innocent, he had no qualms about his actions.

The giant's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, however he said nothing.

"Answer me, soldier." Erik squeezed the man's bits tighter for emphasis.

"P-p-p-please d-d-don't." His voice now barely louder than a whisper.

"Not so fearless now, when your life mates are in my hands, are you? As I said, keep your bits in your pants." He gave a hard squeeze once more, putting the man out of action for probably the next week. He looked around at the men gathered around them. "This goes for all of you. Don't disappoint me."

Most of the men nodded or murmured in agreement. Erik knew the veterans would follow without question and they'd keep an eye on the new ones. He had no need to threaten them with spies watching and reporting back to him. His men would follow orders and most of Halfdan’s would too. The crying giant now lying on the ground was example enough tonight.

He stepped over the man and toward the fire, warming his hands in the dancing flame. "Good job today, men. You fought like Vikings. Be proud of the land you've taken for our King in Denmark. Enjoy the spoils of the towns surrounding."

He glanced once more at the giant still lying on the ground and went back to the man. He leaned down and whispered in the man's ear, "Don't ever stand against me again. Next time I'll kill you before the words have finished rolling off your tongue." He stepped over the petrified man. Without looking back he gathered his horse, and he headed back to his tent to wash up.

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Little Love Affair
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Celtic Viking
by Lexy Timms!

Celtic Viking

Heart of the Battle Series Book 1

In a world plagued with darkness, she would be his salvation.

No one gave Erik a choice as to whether he would fight or not. Duty to the crown belonged to him, his father's legacy remaining beyond the grave.

Taken by the beauty of the countryside surrounding her, Linzi would do anything to protect her father's land. Britain is under attack and Scotland is next. At a time she should be focused on suitors, the men of her country have gone to war and she's left to stand alone.

Love will become available, but will passion at the touch of the enemy unravel her strong hold first?

This is a 3 book series. All your questions may not be answered in book 1. It does end on a cliff hanger.

*This is NOT erotica. It is a romance and a love story.