[ Going forward, she is going to do her very best to keep him from focusing on them. There is plenty for them to do and talk about, but like him, right now she wants to pay attention to the way he makes her feel.

She shakes her head. ]

No. Not anyone I loved. I was to be married to the jarl of Hedeby.

[ Her brow creases and it's clear she was not at all happy about that. A moment later, it smooths back out. ]

My mother arranged it. I fear of who I might become had I not woke here instead.