I took the risk, and I found another six years of happiness I hadn’t expected. So, now I’m here, all alone, without Eskild or Rada, but with you and Eydis and a head full of memories. And I don’t regret any of it. If I’d let those chances slip away, I’d be like you now. Still broken. In pieces. Trying to drink enough ale so that I didn’t feel any of it.’ Eadmund looked away, uncomfortable, and Eirik grabbed his arm harder. ‘But Jael is here. Your chance for happiness is here. Now.’ Eirik shook his head. ‘This isn’t about heirs or legacies, or being the king. You’re my son, Eadmund! Find a way
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