The Heart Of The Warrior (Rollo Lothbrok x OFC)

Chapter 29

The afternoon breeze blew through Kari's hair, it glowed like hot embers in the sunlight.
Standing on the balcony of her bedroom. Looking out to the beach she saw the waves crashing onto the sand, memories of the night her Husband Mikkel had found her washed up on the beach, a wild storm crashing over the beach. She had many tormented dreams of that night, she would often stand on her balcony watching the waves, the water stretched as far as her eyes could see out to the horizon, she would stare off into that foggy distance many nights and hope it would reveal the secrets she searched her mind for. 

"I see you are no longer resting, dear wife" Mikkel came out onto the balcony, he reached out for wrapped his arm around Kari's far shoulder, resting his chin on the one closest to him. "Don't force yourself, the memories will come back with time. Stress isn't good for you" His hand rubbed over Kari's swelling stomach, she felt like she was getting bigger everyday. "I feel like I hardly know myself, why can't I remember how I ended up in the water?" Kari was frustrated. Pulling away from Mikkel she smiled softly and kissed his cheek. "I simply can't stop thinking about it. My mind refuses to rest" She frowned. Mikkel sighed "I wish I could help you my dear, my father is doing all he can to find someone who may be able to help you unlock your past, remember everything. But for now, I must beg you to rest, for the baby" he was worried very deeply for his wife, she was his bestfriend. He had done everything he could to save her, and in return she had saved his title, and reputation. One day he would inherit his fathers title, and a happy wife and child to solidify that was a blessing he never thought he would have. 

 Mikkel was not like many men, he was hiding a deep secret that he was very ashamed of. Kari was understanding of this, she showered him with a motherly care that reminded him very much of his own mother. He loved her in all the ways a husband must, but one. 

"I will try to rest, again" Kari rolled her eyes at the end with a playful smile "Thank you dear, by the time you wake I will be gone though, I leave for Frankia today, I will be gone for quite some time. Father has sent me to solidify some treaties with their king, Charlemagne." Mikkel said solemnly, he feared the stress Kari might be under without him here to comfort her. "I forgot about that trip..." Kari looked down sadly "p-perhaps I could come with you? Please! I don't want to stay here without you, your uncle frightens me. He does not believe me, he does not believe us. Perhaps it would show them how attached we are, if I can't bare to be without you" Kari said hopefully, though it sounded like she was trying to convince herself she truly did care very much for Mikkel, she adored him. But Mikkel's father and uncle had many doubts. Perhaps this would settle them. "I-..." Mikkel thought for a moment to protest but stopped "No I think you are right, getting away from this place will be good for you. And as my wife it's fitting I introduce you, my future Queen, we will just have to take great care of you and our little one" he smiled, looking down at her belly. Kari looked so glamourous, but the symptoms of her pregnancy were far from it, she had aching feet and joints, her back was always tense and sore. Through many horrid symptoms her skin glowed, she smiled often, her hands holding her stomach often and fondly rubbing circles. Her heart swelled with happiness to have a baby growing within her, and one day, in her arms. 

"We shall make the preperations and leave at first light, till then, rest my love." Mikkel said soothingly, leaving a gentle kiss on her cheek as he went to go get help preparing Kari's things. 

(AN- this is another short chapter I'm sorry, I'm working on the next chapter and getting them out as often as I can.)