All along the crest of the dunes, silhouettes danced against the starry sky. Solveig and Erika and the other islanders stepped and turned as they battled the raiders. The sound of their struggle was fire in Bron’s soul.

‘Ylva!’ Her name was like claws in his throat. ‘Ylva!’ He jumped to his feet, drew an arrow from his quiver and headed in Ylva’s direction. She was out of sight, but he would find her in the grass. He would defend her and drag her to safety. He would give his life for hers. He would live for her or he would die for her...... download to read on....