Not of This World, But Yours: Book One
No one ever truly understood Ragnar Lothbrok. He is a man of great complexity, often misread even by those closest to him. His family believes they comprehend his mind - offering advice, strategies, and solutions they assume will aid him in ruling. Yet Ragnar has never truly been driven by such counsel. He did not rise to the position of Earl or King solely through his own ambition, but rather through the support and loyalty of those he loved and the people he led.
What Ragnar truly seeks is not power, but peace - a rare and fleeting solace in a life marked by chaos and war. Unbeknownst to others, the only true peace he finds lies in his quiet conversations with Athelstan. To the outside eye, these exchanges appear to be ordinary discussions about life. But beneath the surface, they reveal a profound bond - one built on unconditional trust, deep emotional understanding, and a love that defies simple explanation.
No one else can grasp the depth of their connection; the world around them is far too limited in its understanding. Athelstan is the only person Ragnar has ever truly loved - the sole confidant to whom he reveals his most intimate fears and desires.
And should harm ever befall Athelstan, Ragnar would stop at nothing to find those responsible and exact vengeance. His love, though quiet, burns with unshakable intensity.
This story was brought to its end on June 15, 2025.