Freya longs to escape her bleak life gutting fish and her brutish husband, but dreams of freedom come at a deadly cost. Betrayed to the ruthless jarl, she’s forced into a fight to the death with his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya unveils her secret: the blood of a goddess runs through her veins, granting her the magic of a shield maiden.
This revelation binds her to the jarl, who seeks to unite Skaland under his rule. Now, Freya must train for battle, master her magic, and face trials set by vengeful gods. Her greatest challenge, though, lies in resisting her growing desire for Bjorn, a warrior sworn to protect her. Freya’s choices will shape the destiny of Skaland—or doom it forever.
