Soft snow petals fall upon the ground , coloring the once vibrant greenery with a sheet of white, one that was covered times and times again with blood ; looked as pure as new now,

You wonder how you got to this place , how twisted your life became all because you got involved with Askeladd's men in your younger days. Not by choice but by your mere birthright as a foreigner, tossed around in the clamity of wars and colonizations.

It's almost a wonder how you managed to survive, how your heart still beats despite cheating death numerous of times,

"Hey-!"A gruff voice that demands authority snaps you out of your thoughts, eyes immediate tracking to It's whereabouts. "Are you trying to get a cold staying out here this long?"His voice rang out , linking you to the ever so familiar blue eyes greet you once again , the man who decided to take you along with him..the king of England and Denmark himself Canute, his footsteps crunching on the snow as he walked over to you.

He's married now and has kids..though you don't know much about them despite your history with him , they always seemed to look at you with a hint of curiosity because of your status but never once conversed with you, just mere greetings and farewells exchanged,

Perhaps it was for the best , since you didn't want to get to know them as well , it's best that you're shrouded in mystery for your own safety.

After all , you were still under Canute's rule even if you grew with him and watched as he changed from a once meek and naive prince to a cold king , you're sure he wouldn't hesitate to get rid of you if you weren't so beneficial in his eyes.

Though..you aren't sure yourself what benefit he finds himself in you.