Nova's POV

"I am mad!! So mad!!!" I say as I pace back and forth, fuming

"He is using his threatening ways to manipulate you" Jezebel says as she sips tea

But I just cannot rest..

"Abducting a bishop?" I say, "This is not only juvenile but also pathetic" I say

"He's a viking, what do you expect?" Jezebel says as I bang my fists on the table

"I am not scared of him, his brothers or any goddamn man in this world" I say as my lips shake

"I know Nova, you need to calm down" Jezebel says kindly

"It's not a good state of mind for you to be in" Jezebel says as she gets up and rubs my shoulders, "We are nearing a war and we need your peace of mind"

"I know dear cousin" I say as I fall onto the chair and bury my face in my hands

"This time should not be wasted in anger and haste but rather in careful planning" Jezebel says as I don't raise my head up

"Have you told him about the west wing wall?" Jezebel asks

"Yes" I say

"Then you are on his side?" Jezebel asks

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Ivar's POV

"Doubtful" Ubbe says as he rubs his chin

"Why?" I say as we sit around the table

"What she told you is true, the west wing wall is a dummy" Ubbe says, "But why would she tell you all of this when she is marrying King Alfred?"

"The same exact question has been in my mind for so long" I say as I think

Not that I don't trust her, but I trust myself more.

"What if Alfred set her up to fool you?" Hvitserk asks as he folds his hand

"With all due respect for her as our Queen, my instincts are saying something else" Ubbe says as he throws his hands in the air

"Nova will never work with Alfred against me" I say as I think more deeply

"But she is a woman after-all" Hvitserk says

"I need time to think" I say as I close my eyes and let out a deep sigh

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Nova's POV

"I am on the right side but they are bound to underestimate me" I say to Jezebel

"He and his brothers will doubt me for sure" I say as I rise again while I pace back and forth, "They may chose to completely abandon the west wing attack, fearing that I cannot be trusted" I say

"That's ridiculous!" Jezebel says

"It's Ivar mind, nothing is ridiculous" I say, "We cannot let emotions hamper the reality " 

"So what if Ivar and his brother's attack from the west wing?" Jezebel asks

"Then he proves his worth to me, I will be his ally" I say as I smile

"And what if they completely distrust you?" Jezebel asks

"Then there is no enemy greater than me waiting for him through these gates" I say as I look out into the infinity

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Ivar's POV

"You have to trust her" Floki says

"Hmmmm..." I say

"Love cannot win wars Ivar!" Hvitserk erupts, "You need to keep your emotions aside" Hvitserk says

"Well thank you Hvitserk but I have a mind of my own" I say as I smile

"You really ought to decide" Ubbe says, "I say we cannot trust her" 

"I agree, what if she is seeking a revenge for your cruel betrayals?" Hvitserk says

"She is a fickle minded woman, a damsel in distress!" Ubbe says

"ENOUGH!" I scream as I rise

Everyone shuts up.

"We maybe at wars, and we maybe enemies, but that do not give you any authority to disrespect her like this!" I say, "Another word of disrespect towards her and I will feed you to the dogs" 

"UNDERSTOOD?!" I howl

As Hvitserk and Ubbe say nothing.

"I say we trust her and attack from the west wing" Floki says

"I WILL DO WHAT I FEEL IS RIGHT, NOT WHAT SHE SAYS OR WHAT YOU SAY" I say, "THE GODS HAVE ENTRUSTED ME WITH THEIR POWERS" I say as I smile

"I AM A GOD AND NONE OF YOU SHALL DOUBT ME" I roar

"You are no god" Hvitserk says

"And you are not a warrior, I can crush you with these two hands and nobody will find out where I buried you" I smile

"IVAR!" Hvitserk screams

"BOTH OF YOU SHUT UP!" Ubbe interrupts

"If you have made up your mind Ivar" Floki says

"God Ivar" I correct him

"God Ivar" Floki hesitates, "If you have made up your mind that we shall proceed with the pre war ceremonies" 

"Very well" I say as I smile

Knowing that I will attack that Alfred the day he says I do to my Nova

"Before that, Ubbe makes sure that wedding gift I have arranged for my Nova" I say as I laugh

"She will love it" I cannot control my laughter

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Nova's POV

"You can do that!" I jump and hold Jezebel's shoulder

"Do what?" Jezebel asks while being confused

"Officiate the wedding of Alfred and I!" I say

"Oh no no no" Jezebel moves away, 'I cannot officiate the wedding of the crowns!" she says

"With Bishop Heahmund abducted and Judith dead, it's you" I say 

"No" Jezebel says

"Please!" I beg, "Eric will give me away and Bjorn and Lagertha will be the witnesses" I say as I hold her shoulders

"This is not something I am asking of you as a Queen but as a cousin in dire need of Immediate help" I say as I look her deep in the eyes

"When?" Jezebel ask

"Tomorrow..." I reply