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When he lay down he remained clothed. He pulled her head onto his shoulder and tugged the furs over them, tucking them around her. His hands roamed her body, away from intimate places, soothing her with his touch. Again he said what she felt was an apology. She allowed him to snuggle her closer against his side. Though his grip wasn't tight, it was possessive. The next words he said were low and deep, a soft growl accompanied them. She knew from his tone and the way he tensed he was damning the men for their actions. Vicki knew he hadn't meant for her to be harmed.

A blazing fire had been started in the hearth and the hut was warm. Through the lone window Vicki could see darkness falling. The leather across it flapped lazily back and forth and she guessed a tie had come loose. She closed her eyes.

Vicki thought about the day. There were so many thoughts swirling in her mind. Her life was forever changed. She tried to forget the feeling of the men's hands on her and inside her.

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She didn't want what they had done to spoil the feelings she had with Ulfr. He had never done anything sexually to her she hadn't wanted. When Ulfr had taken her bound she had been excited. It had felt kinky and deliciously wicked and naughty.

There had been no fear. When the men had taken her bound she had been terrified. She had thought they would kill her and the one man had been not just brutal but vicious. He had attacked her just to cause her harm.

She needed to separate the feeling of fear in her mind.

She knew Ulfr wouldn't harm her; he had never left painful marks on her or bruised her. He was domineering but coaxing. Each time he had taken her, he had given as well.

The emotions he stirred where exhilarating. His touch made her come to life. The others who had touched her made her want to hide from the world. Perhaps that was what she could focus on. She could find safety in Ulfr's arms...until Valerie could show her how on earth she was to flip a massive Viking warrior onto his ass!

When morning came, Valerie brought Vicki a pair of fur and leather pants. They were very snug, but she struggled to get into them. Vicki guessed they were Valerie's, but the woman was at least three inches shorter and much slimmer.

Vicki was surprised she could shove her own fat ass into them. She was all ready in the shirt Ulfr had given her and she wore moccasins on her feet. She had at first balked at the idea of wearing the footwear one of her rapists had given her.

She had straightened her shoulders and had a thought. Each time that man and the others saw her wear her
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they would be reminded they had paid for a crime—not a right.

After Vicki was dressed, Valerie leveled a piercing look onto Ulfr that had Vicki's eyes raise in surprise. It had her wondering about their relationship. Valerie then snapped a command at him and he just nodded. Ulfr took Vicki into his arms and kissed her forehead. Valerie explained Ulfr needed to go hunting and he was leaving her in the capable care of his brother. Vicki almost panicked. Valerie reassured her that she would be safe. No one would touch her. Vicki watched as Ulfr picked up a bow and arrow and a long spear. He kissed her once more and said an endearment, then smiled softly into her concerned expression. After all, the last time he had left her, she had been attacked.

"Safe with Hott, little Valkyrie," Ulfr said, he winked at her.

All Vicki could do was nod. Ulfr left.

When the women exited the hut after him, Vicki stood a bit fearfully as Valerie's huge blond Viking husband came near her. She had learned from Valerie this man was Ulfr's brother.

Their build was identical—massive and muscled—but Ulfr's look was darker, while this man was very fair with long white-blond hair and blue eyes. He was stunning, and powerful. Her body quivered with apprehension. Would he hurt her, too?

Hott was holding a baby boy of about eight months in his arms. A child of about six stood close to him flanked by a large dog and, oddly enough, a stout little pig. The boy's face studied Vicki. Hott handed the baby to Valerie.

"Is she the captive?" the boy asked excitedly.

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"Shush, Hrolf," Valerie admonished. "Vicki, these are my sons. Hrolf and Biorn."

Vicki blushed to her toes, understanding the boy's words.

She guessed by now everyone in the village had obviously heard what had happened. She was fearful the men still all thought it their right to have her. The thought was terrifying.

She shied away from Hott when he approached and Valerie introduced him.

It was apparent Hott saw her fear and he said something to Valerie. The woman turned to her. "Hott says he doesn't want you to be afraid of him. He won't hurt you. He's going with us while we wash at the river. Soon it will be way too cold and we'll have to hike water up for our baths. Ulfr is going to trade for some clothing for you. That's why he needs to hunt."

Valerie took Vicki by the hand. Valerie turned, stopped and then glared at a man who was smiling at Vicki. Vicki eyed him warily, frozen to the spot. He had been the youngest one of the men who had attacked her. The man laughed, but when Hott snapped something at him, he moved off.

"How can I stay here with those men wandering free to do as they please, acting like it was their right and always watching me?" Vicki moaned. "They should be locked up.

Instead, I feel like the prisoner. When I look at them moving freely about, unrestricted, I feel raped again."

"I know it's not easy. And I know saying things are different here doesn't help. Most of the men in the village have their own women or find a willing woman. Ulfr made it clear no one was allowed to touch you ever again. Captive, 69

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married or engaged, all women here rely on a protector,"

Valerie explained. "Ulfr and now Hott will always be close to protect you."

"Why is your husband willing to protect me?" Vicki asked.

Valerie looked at her and smiled. "Two reasons. When Ulfr hunts, he will be expected to bring game home for Hott.

Something like payment. Also, haven't you noticed him checking you out?"

Vicki gasped when she looked at Hott who did in fact have those blue eyes of his centered on her breasts. "Doesn't that bother you? He's your husband."

"Nope," Valerie said dismissively.

Vicki's eyes widened in surprise, the woman looked serious.

They reached the river and Valerie began stripping herself and her children. Vicki looked around self-consciously. There were many men, women and youngsters, except only the women and little ones were washing and most were completely nude. She continued to stand there feeling lost and unsure.

"It's all right, Vicki," Valerie called. "Hott won't let anyone near you. When we're all gathered together we are safe. No one would dare touch you with this many women around with large rocks at our disposal."

Vicki watched for a moment longer. Many of the children were laughing and splashing at each other, including Valerie's boy, Hrolf. The men who had attacked her weren't around.

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would be the first step in her recovery. Taking back her own body. She wasn't about to begin changing in closets or in the dark and washing from bowls in the hut. Vicki quickly tugged off her clothing and practically jumped into the freezing river.

She heard Hott laugh behind her. Vicki moved closer to Valerie.

"Hott says you have a nice ass," Valerie told her.

Vicki just shook her head. She had always thought she had a fat ass. "Doesn't it bother you that he said that?" she asked.

"No," Valerie replied. "When I first came here, most of the women and all the children had been murdered in a raid. Hott and Ulfr had their hands full protecting me. I told you before those men wouldn't have killed you. There would have been no need. If you were dead they wouldn't be able to have you again. Which is no doubt what they planned, until they realized a mistake had been made."

"A mistake?" Vicki said bitterly.

Valerie climbed out of the water and dried the baby off first, handed him to Hott, then struggled with a squirming Hrolf who, once released, took off after the other children followed by the dog and pig. Valerie then dried herself off with a leather towel. Vicki climbed onto the bank beside her and Valerie handed her a soft skin. She dried and dressed quickly.

"The men here can be rough and sometimes brutal,"

Valerie began. "But there is far worse. I was stolen by cruel, evil men, the ones who raided this village. The men here are lustful dogs but they would never beat you or kill you because 71

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you're a woman. Their barbaric mind-frame thinks women are meant for one thing, sex—and lots of it. You're back in an age where men think nothing of just taking a woman when they feel like it."

"What do I do? I want to go home," Vicki whimpered.

"I'm sorry, Vicki, but I don't know how to get you home.

The mist isn't always there. I don't know how it works. Hott had to get me pregnant before I could go through. I don't know if just holding the sword was the reason you came here.

As for what you can do, I'm going to show you," Valerie said.

She smiled kindly at her and took her by the hand.

Vicki was introduced to an older woman. She had long graying hair. She was tall, taller than Vicki. She also had a good solid muscular build for a woman. Vicki thought she was magnificent. The woman, Bera, smiled at her and reached for Biorn. She promised to keep an eye on Valerie's children while she was busy with Vicki.

Valerie led Vicki to a small clearing away from the prying eyes of the others. Hott settled himself on a large rock, crossed his arms over his chest and smiled...until Valerie pointed at him and called him over. Hott argued with her for a second. There was a lot of arm flapping gestures and she could tell Hott wasn't happy about something. Vicki caught a few words and heard Ulfr mentioned. Finally Valerie stomped her foot and called him a baby. Looking resolved, Hott held out his hand to his wife and before Vicki's stunned eyes, the massive warrior was flipped onto his ass!

"How did you do that?" Vicki exclaimed.

Hott was rising rubbing his behind.

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Valerie smiled and rose on tiptoe to pat at her disgruntled husband's cheek. He swatted her hand away, and grumbling, he went back to delicately perch on the rock he had vacated.

Valerie chuckled.

"You use their big hulking weight against them," Valerie declared.

"Will you teach me?" Vicki asked shyly.

Valerie put her hand on Vicki's shoulder. "I will teach you.

Vicki. What happened wasn't your fault. There was nothing you could have done. You were bound and gagged, unable to even scream. Even if you hadn't been bound, I doubt there was anything you could have done. I've heard some women complain about how cruel Falkor can be. He doesn't get off on the sex unless it's mean and he knows you're terrified. I know how frightening it must have been."

"Wolf took me while I was bound, but it felt so different with the other men. With them it had been so frightening.

With Wolf it wasn't scary at all," Vicki said and she felt her face flame. She guessed immediately which one had been Falkor.

Valerie smiled. "It may surprise you to know that Hott shared me with Ulfr when I came here."

Vicki gasped.

Valerie chuckled. "Ulfr is one of the lusty dogs I was talking about. Believe me, I'm aware of his sexual tastes."

"You had to have both men?" Vicki said with concern.

"I wanted both men," Valerie corrected. "Hott is, well, hot.

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me, but as you know Ulfr can get a little rough. He is...uhincredibly enthusiastic in the furs. Both men can be."

Vicki looked at her with concern. "Is that why you aren't annoyed Hott checked me out? He and Wolf don't plan on..."

"They will only do what you agree to," Valerie said. "And if they get pushy just flip them on their giant arses."

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Chapter 5

During the day, Vicki trailed Valerie around closely and was shown the Viking way of life. She had been introduced to many women and some men. Valerie had pointed out a few of the men. A huge bear of a man named Rollo was watching her. Valerie said he wouldn't hurt her but it would be best if she avoided him. She went on to explain her own first meeting with him and how she had dumped him ass first into a pool of warm water. Another man she pointed out she declared was semiharmless, Haki. Just lusty. And yet another she declared harmless. At least, his wife would kick his behind if he touched her. The man's name was Geirr. She also learned an older man, Varr would cause her no harm. He spent much of his day doting on his small baby boy—a gift from Odin. The village had thought his wife to be barren.

Vicki felt a bit more at ease—now able to toss a man to the ground. Valerie had instructed Vicki to grasp at a man's wrist.

She was then to pull forward then swing his arm back up around behind him fast. The spinning motion had a cartwheel effect. Valerie explained she had been taught the technique by a cop who had been a date.