"You did that...for me?" Loki could not believe his ears. First his servant saved his life and now she had convinced the Allfather to allow him to attend his Mother's funeral. If she had a superpower, then the maid could have qualified to be an Avenger!

"Yes, Prince Loki."

He just stared at her, unsure how to react. "Thank you..." he did not even know this amazing girl's name.

"Marya, my name's Marya." she smiled sweetly at the bewildered male as she stood before him.

"Marya." he nodded seriously. "I don't know how to thank you enough, is there anyway I can repay you?"

Images of Loki kissing her tenderly, his arm snaking around her waist and her fingers tangling in his hair flashed in her mind. Kiss me, a sly voice whispered. It sounded like he was the one speaking but that was impossible, Loki had no magic. "I..."

The Prince took her hand in his, kissing it tenderly, a blush set Marya's cheeks aflame. "Tell me what it is you desire." he mumbled against her knuckle. His words sent shivers up her spine. This could not be happening, it had to be a dream but there they both were, slowly becoming entwined. His arms laced around her waist and hers around his neck. Their foreheads touching. "I think you know what I want." he purred in her ear. "Tell me, Marya, what do you want from me?"

"You to be happy." she whispered back, closing her eyes.

"You make me happy."

"Then I am what you need."

Their lips barely when Marya suddenly pulled away. This was all so wrong. She pushed herself away from him, turning her back while she calmed her racing heart. "I can't, I'm sorry."

"Marya?"

"I can't be with you, I'm so, so sorry, my Prince." she sobbed. "I promised the King. I swore an oath to myself that I wouldn't let anything come between us."

Gently, Loki turned Marya to face him. His eyes searching her tear-stained face. "Rules were meant to be broken." he sighed when his words only made her cry further. Pulling her into a hug, he whispered soothing things to the poor girl, trying to calm her down. "Do not cry, there is nothing to be sad about. I understand, your duties must come first."

"I'm so sorry..." she choked.

"Don't be, you have nothing to apologise for." he tenderly kissed the top of her head, still holding her to him.

If only they knew that someone was lurking in the shadows, watching the whole scene, plotting against the duo...

A/N: Ok, so I need your help guys. Who should be watching the couple in the darkness and why do the hate Loki? I have no idea. XD Please help me, I have suddenly come down with a case of bad writer's block. :P

Snowflake1: I'm updating, I'm updating! :D Awwww, that is such a LOVELY thing to say! Well, fingers crossed, miracles can happen. ;) Hope you enjoy

GGCM: I know what you mean, if I ever met Odin, I'd probably hid behind Loki.

Loki: Oh wonderful. :P

Me: You know you wouldn't mind. ;)

Loki: ...

Me: Of course I will have a look at your stories! You have been so lovely reviewing this one, it would only be fair. :) I hope you're enjoying the plotline! :)

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