❝Never be ashamed of a scar. It simply means you were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you.❞ - Anonymous ivarhoegh © 2018 BOOK TWO OF THE WRATH SERIES. contains mature content, foul language and violence.

When he and his father bring home a wounded shieldmaiden from the battlefield, Björn Ironside is captivated by the courageous woman. His heart tells him the Gods have brought him Sylvi, the shieldmaiden, to help fulfill his destiny. Will the two be intended for love, or do the Gods will them a fate much different? This is a "Vikings" fanfiction. I do not claim ownership of any of History Channel's original characters discussed in this book. I do not claim ownership for any of the pictures or music I have put into this book/will put into the book. COVER BY: cockie_corner (Isn't she just amazing?!)

Mercy Blackwood, a gypsy, a girl with sight and more than anything, a beauty brought into the court of King Ecbert while fleeing persecution from King Aelle. She had hardly anticipated gaining the sympathy of a Christian king, let alone be given a home in his castle, but soon enough, she became a name known across the nation. Not just for her position with royalty, but for who and what she was, and more commonly known, who and what she...did. *WARNING: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES AND LANGUAGE*