1The Viking's Promise » Snatched from Ireland by Norsemen, Frea is a Viking slave. But on the death of her master, she's to be sacrificed so her soul can accompany him into Valhalla. Viking warrior Esben returns home to find his chief dead and a slave awaiting death. Determined to fulfil a promise made long ago, Esben assigns himself as Frea's bodyguard, vowing to protect her until the day of the funeral.