The Journey of a Viking Lady

New Addition and a Death

As the days passed and Serana's due date drew near, the anticipation in their home grew. The time to prepare for the arrival of the new baby was at hand, and Gideon had been hard at work constructing the new room for their little one. With steady hands and a determined spirit, he was nearly finished with the addition to their home, a space filled with love and anticipation for the newest member of their family.

The crib, once belonging to Bjorn and filled with memories of sleepless nights and sweet lullabies, had been safely tucked away after he had outgrown it. Now, as they prepared to welcome a new baby into their lives, the crib would once again see new life, ready to cradle another precious soul in its comforting embrace.

Serana's heart swelled with gratitude as she watched Gideon put the finishing touches on the new room. The love and care he poured into every nail and board was a testament to the dedication he had for his family. She knew that their new addition would be welcomed into a home filled with warmth, safety, and endless love.

As the final pieces fell into place and the new room stood ready and waiting, Serana knew that their family was complete. With Bjorn and Rusty by their side, and a new baby on the way, their home was a sanctuary of love and joy. And as they prepared to welcome their newest family member, Serana knew that their hearts were already full, bursting with the love that bound them together as a family.

Gideon and Serana lay in bed, the glow of the moon casting a soft light over their faces. As they stared up at the ceiling, feeling the weight of the day begin to lift off their shoulders, Serana leaned into her husband, her hand gently pushing his long ginger hair out of his face.

Gideon's tired eyes met hers, his expression softening as he gazed at the woman he loved. Serana could see the lines of fatigue etched into his face, evidence of the hard work and dedication he poured into their home and family every day.

In that moment, with the quiet of the night surrounding them, Serana felt a surge of love and gratitude for the man lying beside her. She leaned in to kiss him, feeling the scratch of his beard against her chin, a familiar sensation that never failed to make her heart flutter.

As their lips met, Serana whispered softly, her words filled with emotion and sincerity, "If this is love, we don't need anything else." In that simple gesture, in the touch of their lips and the warmth of their embrace, she knew that they had everything they needed right there in each other.

And as they drifted off to sleep, wrapped in the comfort of their love and the quiet of the night, Serana knew that no matter what the future held, as long as they had each other, they had everything they would ever need. Their love was their anchor, their strength, their home. And in each other's arms, they found a peace that was beyond measure.

Gideon and Serana lay in bed, the glow of the moon casting a soft light over their faces. As they stared up at the ceiling, feeling the weight of the day begin to lift off their shoulders, Serana leaned into her husband, her hand gently pushing his long ginger hair out of his face.

Gideon's tired eyes met hers, his expression softening as he gazed at the woman he loved. Serana could see the lines of fatigue etched into his face, evidence of the hard work and dedication he poured into their home and family every day.

In that moment, with the quiet of the night surrounding them, Serana felt a surge of love and gratitude for the man lying beside her. She leaned in to kiss him, feeling the scratch of his beard against her chin, a familiar sensation that never failed to make her heart flutter.

As their lips met, Serana whispered softly, her words filled with emotion and sincerity, "If this is love, we don't need anything else." In that simple gesture, in the touch of their lips and the warmth of their embrace, she knew that they had everything they needed right there in each other.