They were gathering the last of their second harvest. Both sisters were great with child and having difficulty managing the chores. Their babies arrival expected in late September. Their husbands were very concerned and always attentive. Sometimes to the point of hovering which was both sweet and annoying. They had not purchased thralls as Bjorn could not abide owning slaves in deference to his mother but they had encouraged several families to freehold on the considerable lands they held as vassals. As a result they prospered and shared a long house for which Unni and Karlie were grateful. They loved that they could maintain their close relationship and work together so closely.
KiKi as usual was over. She was a great help and Unni and Karlie loved her. KiKi began shouting and waving and pointing. It was then the sisters saw their old friend Loki and Oonagh on his back. Oonagh dismounted the dragon. "Mom says you need help so I came!?" she turned smiling to KiKi, "I'm Oona, Unni and Karlie's adopted sister."
"I'm KiKi, the Bears half sister and boy do I need the help."
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Dragon Bride
FantasyKarlie walked numbly and quietly. She shivered as she was barefoot in the deep snow as the king's son and the high priest marched her to the sacred grove. Tonight she would be sacrificed to appease the dragon. The entire community walked with her, s...
