Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot. Please don't sue me I'm poor.

It had been four days since Athelstan had been brought to these strange lands and he was getting use to the work load. He managed to get into a routine of looking after the kids, tending to the farm and animals, cleaning the house and doing everything else he was asked to do. He had learned what had happened to Jonathan yesterday. He had been giving a small hut for him to live in, but because he is a beta he must find a alpha to live with. Jonathan said he would find a alpha when he was ready and find someone he could trust. Athelstan hoped he would find someone that would treat him right.

Ragnar told him that today was a special day. He was going to take Athelstan to the market for the first time. Ragnar told him he could bring Alistair with him. Athelstan didn't know what to expect and prayed that nothing bad would happen.

The market was busy and full of people buying and selling their wares. Athelstan was amazed at the sight, everything was so different compared to England. The sights, the sounds even the smells were new to him. He couldn't help but look at everything. He still stuck close to Ragnar and kept Alistair close to his chest just to be safe.

Ragnar didn't take Athelstan to the market to sight see of course they had shopping to do. They were running low on some food and Ragnar needed to pick up his new dagger from the black smiths. Athelstan carried an empty basket that would soon be filled with their purchases.

Ragnar stopped at a couple of stalls to buy food and chat to the person running it. Athelstan was starting to feel very unnerved when he realised that a lot of people were watching him. The longer they were in the market the more uncomfortable he was and stuck closer to Ragnar.

"Something wrong?" Ragnar finally asked when he noticed Athelstan was almost holding his hand.

"people are watching us" he whispered

"You mean there watching you" Ragnar smirked

"Why?"

"Because you're interesting" Ragnar smirked

"Why?" Athelstan asked again

"Nobody has seen an Englishman before and the fact that you adopted a wolf make you even more interesting. Don't you like the attention?"

"No it's rather unsettling. Ow! Alistair! Don't pull my hair" Athelstan said as he pulled his hair from his sons grip. Alistair merely laughed.

"Come on then we're going to the blacksmiths"

When they got to the blacksmiths there were quite a few people outside of it. Some of them Athelstan recognised as Ragnar's friends like Floki and other from the raid, his brother Rollo and others he'd never seen before.

Ragnar greeted his friends and asked if his dagger was done, he was told it was and was told to wait a moment while it was brought to him. Athelstan still stuck close to Ragnar and tried to keep his attention on his son.

"So this is the human who takes care of a pup" a female asked

"Yes this is Athelstan and his son Alistair" Ragnar told them

Athelstan felt his face flush when everyone looked at him and tried to tuck Alistair away.

"Aw he's is adorable" another female said

"Look at those golden curls" said another

The three women got closer to get a better look at Alistair who was eating up the attention. He giggled and grabbed the women's hands. The women fussed and cooed over Alistair while the men watched on curiously.

"Ragnar why haven't you claimed him?" Rollo sneered

"I do not want to scare him or the pup and besides he does as he is told" Ragnar replied

"Why haven't you taken the pup from him" Floki asked

"You know I cannot do that. It would do more harm than good. And besides he looks after the pup well"

Floki looked back at Athelstan and then turned back to Ragnar and asked "Why don't you turn him?"

"No" Ragnar said sternly

"Why not?" Floki pushed

"Because it could take weeks for him to change and the pup might not like being separated from his parent for so long"

"If you will not claim him or turn him will you take his virginity?" Rollo asked slyly "He's smells sweet Ragnar. How have you been able to resist?"

"It's not been easy" Ragnar said

"You have great patience brother. I know a lot of others who would have just thrown him down, tore his clothes off and fucked him" Rollo laughed

"Don't Rollo" Ragnar warned

"Well, well, look who it is" a new voice said

The three men looked behind then to see Knut approaching them. Ragnar resisted the urge to roll his eyes at him.

"Ragnar Lothbrok my brother and I would like to thank you for the treasure, you so graciously gave us" Knut taunted

Ragnar knew what Knut was trying to do and if thought Ragnar was going to fight him he had another thing coming "I don't think 'gave' is the right word Knut"

Knut just snorted. He was about to leave when he caught the scent of a virgin beta. He looked to Athelstan and smirked. Ragnar noticed this and let out a warning growl. Knut sneered at him and then walked away.

"Here's your dagger Ragnar" the blacksmith said and handed Ragnar his dagger

"Thank you my friend" Ragnar said "Athelstan we're leaving"

"Alright. Sorry ladies we'll have to go now" the women whined in protest "Say bye-bye Alistair"

"Bu-ba" Alistair said and waved

The women said how cute he was and said bye to them both. When he and Ragnar were far enough away Ragnar taunted Athelstan a little bit "I thought you didn't like the attention" Ragnar joked.

Athelstan blushed "It wasn't me they were paying attention to"

'Oh Athelstan if only you knew' If only Athelstan did know about the conversation he had just had with his friends and about Knut.

They headed back to the farm and Athelstan put away the food and made Ragnar a drink. He placed the drink in front of Ragnar and asked "Where is Lagertha and the children?"

"They have gone to the other side of the market for materials. Bjorn is out growing his clothes again"

"He's growing up fast then?"

"Yeah. I remember when he was as small as Alistair" Ragnar and pointed to Alistair toddling around the room "Lagertha would barely let him out of her sight. Said he was so small and fragile. And now look at him"

"He's much more like you"

"Thank you" Ragnar was glad Athelstan said that. He was proud of his son and hoped that one day he would follow in his footsteps and be a good alpha.

Ragnar stood up, pulled Athelstan close and put his nose to his neck. Athelstan's sweet scent could drive anyone mad.

Athelstan wasn't really surprised by Ragnar's actions anymore, If anything Athelstan appreciated the fact that Ragnar would scent mark him. It meant that he and Alistair were part of a family of sorts and it meant that they were protected.

Athelstan felt a small tugging on his trousers. He looked down and saw Alistair pulling at his trousers. He was holding out his arms and whining, he wanted a cuddle. Athelstan wasn't sure why but Alistair always seemed to get jealous when Ragnar hugged him.

"Aw is my little man acting jealous again?" Athelstan cooed

"Up hug" Alistair whined

Athelstan picked him up and cuddled him close "What's wrong sweet heart?" he asked Alistair

Alistair made a few babbles and coos which no one understood, but it was still adorable. Athelstan always encouraged his son to talk so he could grow up confident.

"Are jealous of Ragnar getting a hug? Are you?" he said playfully

"No" Alistair denied

"Do you mean yes?" Athelstan asked

"Yes" he squeaked

Ragnar laughed at the sight. It was always amusing how the two interacted. And how Alistair did get jealous of him. The two of them spent the rest of the day in each other's company, until Lagertha and the kids returned.

Athelstan helped Lagertha prepare dinner and served it. Gyda tried to feed Alistair but failed. Athelstan had to admit she was persistent. Bjorn talked about how he had won a fight with another boy who thought he could beat him in a wrestling match, making Ragnar proud. After dinner they cleaned up and Athelstan put Alistair to bed.

A few hours later Bjorn and Gyda were sent to bed and soon it was just the three adults left alone.

"How was the market?" Lagertha asked

"It was fine. I has a chat with some friends and I got my dagger from the black smith. While we we're waiting some women fussed and cooed over Athelstan, right priest" Ragnar smirked

"What? No, they fussed over Alistair" Athelstan explained as he tried to hide his red face.

"That's not surprising. He's very cute" she told him, not saying who she thought was cute.

For a about three more hours the three of them talked about England and it's culture. Athelstan tried to be careful about what he told them. He want didn't to tell them anything that my help them on their raids. He was also glad that they were so open about leaning from him. And he was the same every time he told them something about his home they in turn would tell him some about their home.

"It's getting late. I think it's time for bed" Ragnar yawned

Lagertha agreed and went into their room.

Athelstan was going to enter his room but was stopped by Ragnar.

"You're still free to join us" he said lowly so his wife couldn't hear

Athelstan blushed "No-no thank you"

Athelstan heard Ragnar sigh and leave him. This was also becoming a normal. Ragnar would ask him to their bed often but he always declined. He tucked himself into bed and closed his eyes. He knew that any moment Ragnar and Lagertha would be doing...that, again another regular occurrence. And Athelstan couldn't deny that their love making sent pools of heat to his man hood.

Temptation was...the devil. Yes the devil. He always seemed to be looming over him. Whispering in his ear. He would try to block it out but he could always hears the words 'Do it' and some nights he would. He would never go too far he just wanted to see what it felt like. He would always feel guilty after and pray feverishly after, but the guilt would linger.

The sound of Ragnar and Lagertha's love making hit his ears like lightening, fast and uncontrollable. He covered his ears and prayed. But through his prayers he could still hears the devil's voice and felt the devil's heat between his legs.