Chapter 22“Not even the slightest scolding?” Geirolf asked from across the war room.
“I've been through this with Bergen,” Rune said, not bothering to look up from the maps. “Do I really have to go through this with you?”
“Well, as long as you insist on going through this separately,” Geirolf said, “yes.”
“Next time I'll send for you.”
“I appreciate it.”
The room fell silent again as Rune studied the lines and curves that were the lakes, forests, and vast mountains of Midgard, stretching on to the far Northlands, where few had seen and fewer had travelled.
“Oh, come on, Rune!” Geirolf's voice filled the room, but his king only peered over the map. “A quick romp with her ends your misery and makes you tolerable for the rest of us!”
“Leave it alone, Geirolf.” Rune said easily, keeping
