You’d only married Ubbe recently, less than a year again. But you two had a history, much of him yearning without much avail from your side.

So when you told him you were pregnant, he nearly cried. His first child, by a woman he’d never had to share with his brothers. He was going to be a father.

Unfortunately, he missed the labor. He had been caught up in an argument with his brothers and the news of your labor got to him late.

“I am so sorry..” Ubbe said quietly as he slowly walked over to you. He held the back of your head, keeping you close to kiss your forehead.

When he pulled back, his blue eyes were full of shame and guilt. He was truly beating himself up.