This is a The Last Kingdom Fan Fic and the sequel to my Always Return to Me. Nadia and Ragnar's brief time of peace is soon to come to an end. Trials and betrayals will test each of them individually, and as a couple. Can their love and loyalty survive the chaos or will they crumble under its weight?

Orphaned Tara Melgaard meets Orphaned Uhtred of Bebbanburg while growing up under Earl Ragnar's care. The two form a quick friendship and live in happy bliss. As outside forces begin to close in, they are taken on a journey that will challenge and test the strength of their love and friendship, changing both of them forever.

The Last Kingdom Fanfic! Nadia Thurgilson is a tough Danish woman who finally meets her match in Earl Ragnar's son Ragnar the Younger. But their blossoming romance is interrupted by Ragnar's journey to make his name and many unforeseen events. In the harsh world of men, can Nadia survive long enough for Ragnar's return to her? Is her and Ragnar's love true? Does love truly conquer all?

"do not think me too weak, lord king. my courage is a match for any man,"

"you have made a sinner of me, irishman,"