Alfred was tired. It had been a long, hard war, and though he had won it, he had barely rested since, knowing that the peace would not last long. For an English king, he had learned, it never did. There was always another war.
He had spent his entire reign defending his homeland and his faith against the hordes of Norse barbarians from across the sea. For nearly a century, they had been arriving in fleets of longships, raiding England’s coastline and laying s. . .
Alfred was tired. It had been a long, hard war, and though he had won it, he had barely rested since, knowing that the peace would not last long. For an English king, he had learned, it never did. There was always another war.
He had spent his entire reign defending his homeland and his faith against the hordes of Norse barbarians from across the sea. For nearly a century, they had been arriving in fleets of longships, raiding England’s coastline and laying s. . .
Chapter 1
The Meadow, which at one time was green and lush, was now covered with blood and bodies. The stench of death was almost unbearable. Chloe stood for a moment in silence for her fallen comrades. Remembering when a life like this was not even considered possible. Remembering a world that no longer existed. Wishing that most of humanity hadn't perished. Wondering when death was going to claim her.
Then she saw him. He was as pale as death himself with a famil. . .
Chapter 1
The Meadow, which at one time was green and lush, was now covered with blood and bodies. The stench of death was almost unbearable. Chloe stood for a moment in silence for her fallen comrades. Remembering when a life like this was not even considered possible. Remembering a world that no longer existed. Wishing that most of humanity hadn't perished. Wondering when death was going to claim her.
Then she saw him. He was as pale as death himself with a famil. . .
