As Newitz was about to speak, the ground trembled violently.

Boom!

The surrounding chaos made it clear they couldn’t continue their conversation here.

"This place isn’t suitable for further discussion. Let’s move to a safer location."

With a casual wave of her hand, Lodbrok summoned a gust of wind that enveloped them. In an instant, they were transported elsewhere.

*

"Where… are we?"

Newitz looked around, wide-eyed.

Moments ago, they had been in the heart of a battlefield, surrounded by chaos and destruction. Now, they stood within a cavern, the air cool and still.

"My nest," Lodbrok replied, cradling Theo …