My Viking Daddy - Completed

Chapter 30 - Bear's POV

Yrsa's question sends a dagger through my heart. I knew she knew something was wrong. I was hoping I could keep it from her for a little while longer, just until after exams and christmas. I just don't want her to freak out and send herself into a panic attack.

"You deserve the truth. I have to move back to Norway at the end of the year."

Yrsa's silent. I see the anger on her face. I notice the same fire in her eyes like back at the hospital. She is raging. I knew this would happen. I just wish she'd say something, anything.

"So, that's it then? You move back when we graduate."

"I don't have a choice, Yrsa. I truly wish I did, but I'm here on a student visa. Once I graduate it's up and I have to go back."

"How long do you have after you graduate to get everything packed?"

"A week."

"I see."

"Yrsa, baby. . ."

"I'm guessing you knew about this the whole time."

"Yes, but. . ."

"Are you fucking kidding me, Bear! That's something you tell somebody before getting into a committed relationship with them! Did the past almost six months mean nothing to you? Was this your plan all along? You were just going to make me fall in love with you and then leave?"

"It's not like that, Yrsa. . ."

"Oh, it isn't? I can't even look at you right now!"

Yrsa has tears in her eyes. It was then I realized I broke my first ever promise I made to her. I didn't keep her safe. I hurt her. She turns to leave, but I gently grab her arm. She yanks it out of my grip.

"Don't fucking touch me."

"Yrsa, please, let me explain."

"You kept this from me for six months. Six months! So, why should I let you explain anything to me."

"Because, deep down you know that I love you and would never intentionally hurt you," I get on my knees, "Please, Yrsa, let me explain. If you never want to see me again after that, I understand."

A look of shock washes over Yrsa's face. I'm not one to beg or grovel, but for her, I would do any damn thing I had to.

"Alright, go ahead."

"When I first left home, I was looking for an escape from my old life. I came to America with no intention of falling in love, but then I met you. You're right, I should've been honest from the beginning. I just got so lost in spending time with you and getting to know you that it didn't even come to mind. I had forgotten all about it. I know it's not an excuse, but it's the truth. It hit me again a few months ago, and I should've told you then. I don't know why I didn't. I'm sorry. I'm so fucking sorry that I hurt you. You have made me feel so incredibly happy and loved. I never wanted to do anything to ruin that. I didn't want to ask this because I don't want you to feel like I'm ripping you away from everyone, but I was going to ask if you'd come with me?"

Yrsa goes silent again. The tears streaming down her face hit the floor. I can tell she's thinking. I know it's so much to put on her right now. That's part of the reason why I took so long to tell her. I feel terrible. I'm watching her heart shatter right infront of me and it's all my fault.

"I'm sorry," she says through tears.

"What are you sorry for, princess?"

"I got mad and I yelled, and that wasn't a good thing to do."

Yrsa drops to the floor infront of me. She holds me tight. I wrap my arms around her and she sobs into my chest.

"Daddy's not upset with you for being mad, princess. You had every right to be. I'm sorry I overwhelmed you. You don't have to give me an answer right now, Yrsa. You take all the time you need to think about it."

"Do you hate me," she says in the smallest voice I've ever heard.

I feel my heart sink to my stomach.

"I could never hate you, princess. Where is this coming from?"

"How I was back at the hospital and how I was just a minute ago. I feel like a monster. I don't like being angry."

I rub Yrsa's back to try and calm her down. I understand the feeling. That's exactly how I felt when I beat the shit out of that scumbag. I don't like being angry either.

"Baby, look at me."

Yrsa lifts her head up to look at me. I see her tear-stained face and everything in me just breaks.

"Daddy will always love you. I could never, ever hate my princess. No matter what you're feeling or how mad you get, I will never hate you. It's okay to be angry sometimes, it's just about how we show and control it."

"Okay, Daddy. I understand."

I wrap Yrsa in my arms and hold her. I feel tears start to fall down my face as well.

"I'm so sorry, princess. Daddy's so sorry."

Yrsa doesn't say anything for a really long time. I'm not going to pressure her to talk. She doesn't owe me a single thing. I'll hold her in complete silence for however long she wants. I'm just grateful that she wants my comfort.

Several minutes pass by and both our tears have stopped. I don't hear any sniffles from her. I'm starting to think she fell asleep until she looks up into my eyes.

"I want to go with you."

Author's Note:
Omg, I updated! Thank you all for being so patient with me. Exams are coming up but, you know what that means. . .MORE UPDATES OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK! I'm trying to get chapters out, but it might take some time. I'll probably have to reset my brain after exams, lol. Thank you all for the love and support on this book and my others. I hope you all have a great day! ❤️