Ug I'm sorry for the delay! I've had a veeeery busy few months. It's a miracle I can post now. Anywho, I figured that I should warn you that there is a sex scene in this chapter. It is a very crappy sex scene, though, but it is one nevertheless. So if you don't like that kinda stuff, you can skip it. I always love reviews!

Chapter 20

It took days for me to recover. Throughout the day, I visited the healing room to receive doses of medicine. It was discovered that the poison would not actually kill me, after all. I began to regain my coloring and I wasn't so weak any more. The days passed by slowly. When I wasn't in the healing room, eating, or using the bathroom, I was sleeping. I expect people came in to check on me, but I was always asleep.

Thanos had not made any more appearances, though I knew he would. I could tell he was just waiting until I got better so he could torture me again. But I wouldn't let that happen. I was much stronger and I wouldn't go down without a fight.

Sometimes, when I was awake, I would have conversations with my father. He would tell me about his life, how he had been living. I would tell him about my life in the forest and how I met Loki. I was so happy to see him again. Sadly, I found out that my mother had died due to an illness, so I am not able to see her again. I cried a lot after knowing this and turned to my father for comfort. We caught up a lot more on how we were doing and what we want our futures to look like.

I never saw Loki. Nor Thor or his parents. But I think it was good that way. I was still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Loki had never hurt me in the first place. I couldn't believe I'd ever let myself believe that he would. He'd always been there and he said he'd never harm me. I know things will be alright between us.

Today was just like any other. I woke up, ate, got my dose of medicine, and headed back to sleep. Well, at least, I tried to sleep. I'd slept so much that I didn't think I could sleep anymore. Instead, I lay in my bed, humming.

Then, I heard a soft knock on my door. Adapting a sitting position, I called for them to come in. The door opened slowly and I saw Loki walk in cautiously. I smiled weakly at him, glad to see him for the first time in a while.

"Don't be scared, I'm not going to bite," I said, attempting a laugh from him. I received a smile and he came over to sit next to me on the bed. We sat there for a few awkward moments, not saying anything before I wrapped my arms around him tightly, burying my face in his chest, and he hugged me back just as hard. I took him in, smelling the fresh scent, feeling the warm exterior of his chest. His hand found my head and pulled me as close to him as possible. At this gesture, I started crying. Everything that had been pent up from the torture, from not seeing him came flooding out. He kissed my head and rubbed my back in comfort.

"Shhhh. It's alright, I'm here now," Loki whispered to me. This only made me cry harder, soiling his outfit. Loki lifted up my chin to look at him, wiping away my tears. "Please don't cry, my love."

I did my best to stop, just for him. "Don't leave me. Please," I pleaded softly.

"I will never leave you, Skylar," Loki replied. "I-I love you."

I looked into his eyes and I saw truth behind his words. The god of lies finally telling the truth. At that moment, I knew I loved him, too. I smiled and reached up to caress his face.

"I love you, too, Loki Laufeyson," I whispered. His eyes sparkled as I spoke and we both met in the middle for a fierce kiss. It was our third one, but it felt like our first. I got to taste Loki all over again, enjoying every second. This kiss was rough and desperate. It was like we'd been apart for decades. Yet, we both yearned for something more. I tugged his hair and nipped his lip as his fingers tangled in my hair. His tongue flicked at my lips and I opened, allowing him in. Our tongues danced and I gasped at the feeling of it. He smiled against my mouth and I straddled his lap, urging him on. Loki groaned and pulled away. I frowned at him.

"Darling, if you don't stop, you may do something you'll regret," Loki panted at me.

"I won't regret you. I know you want this," I whispered, a bit desperate. I could feel my arousal heating up, yearning for more.

"I won't say that I don't, but you are sick. You are not up for this kind of behavior," he countered. I stared stubbornly at him before I smirked.

"Fine, have it your way," I said, getting off him and heading to the bathroom. When I was in there, I heard him protest and get off the bed to follow me, like I knew he would. Smirking, I quickly left my catsuit on the floor and stood in my bra and underwear until Loki came in. He stopped short at the sight of me, gasping. I walked seductively up to him and touched his face before continuing into my bedroom. When he found me again, I was leaning against the bedpost, an arm and a leg wrapped around it.

He growled at me. "Stop it," he ordered. I blinked my eyelashes a few times at him.

"Stop what, darling?" I asked, noticing his pants tightening.

"You know exactly what," he retorted.

I laughed. "Oh, but that's no fun, is it?" I left the bedpost and started circling Loki like a hyena stalking its prey. He stiffened when I brushed my fingers around his body. I smirked, seeing I was starting to unravel him. Finally, I spoke the final words.

"Make love to me," I whispered hotly in his ear. He broke out of his trance and grabbed me, pushing me onto the bed before climbing over me. He kissed me hard, and I kissed him back just as furiously. Loki's hands roamed all over my body, making me squirm in pleasure.

"I think you're wearing too many layers," I said, pawing his leather.

"I agree," Loki responded, using magic to leave him in a pair of black trousers. I moaned at the feeling of his chest on mine. He smiled at me, enjoying my reaction. Without warning, he ripped my bra off. The sudden exposure made me feel self conscious and I covered myself shyly. Smiling, Loki removed my hands from my chest and observed me. I looked away so I wouldn't have to face him. Then, he guided my face back towards him.

"You have nothing to be ashamed of. You are beautiful," he said. I blushed and he moved his head down to my right breast and licked the nipple lightly. I gasped at the feeling as he played with my other one. He moved to suck it and my back arched slightly. I panted, finally understanding what I was about to get myself into. The last of my clothing was removed and I was open to him. I watched him as he leaned back on his knees and took me in.

"You are the most beautiful creature I have ever laid eyes on," he finalized. A blush came to my face again as he leaned back in to give me a small kiss. He continued watching me as he ran a hand down my body and reached my most sacred place. I gasped loudly when he started to rub little circles around my clit. He let me get used to this new feeling before sliding a finger inside me.

"Loki…" I whispered, unable to contain my pleasure. Two fingers were now in and I began panting heavily, needing more. Loki could sense my desperation and shrugged down his pants, freeing his persistent arousal. My eyes gaped at its size and I groaned softly at the thought of what was to come. He guided my hand toward his length and made my hand stroke it until I no longer needed assistance. I brushed him, soft and teasing. Just enough so he would wish for more. Then, once he was moaning for more, I pumped him hard and vicious. He hissed and started to jerk his hips up to meet my hand. After continuing this pattern for a while, he stopped my hand, pulling away.

"We wouldn't want the fun to end too soon, now would we?" he questioned, rhetorically. I grunted in response, not able to form words. Ever so slowly, he positioned himself at my entrance, the tip barely touching me. He looked at me for permission and I gulped.

"I will not hurt you. If you want me to stop, tell me," Loki reassured. Slowly, I nodded to him and he slid into me. I threw my head back and bit my lip, restraining a scream at the pain. He was so large and I was so tight! He didn't move as I adjusted to the feeling. Then, he began to thrust long and slow, gaining moans from me.

"Oh, Loki…" I muttered in pleasure, "Faster…" Loki obliged and increased his pace. Before long, I was screaming his name and he was gasping mine. Heat pooled in my core and I felt my climax approaching. I screamed once more before letting go. He followed short after me and fell to the side, panting hard. We settled in each other's arms, calming down.

"I didn't hurt you, did I?" Loki asked me.

"No, you were perfect," I replied with a small smile.

"I was? No one's ever said that to me before," Loki admitted.

"Well, they should have because it's true," I said confidently.

"Thank you, my star." I smiled at him and we fell asleep, wrapped in each other's arms.