Chapter 20

Odin was enraged, furious with the fact that his son and his escort had left the ball so early. However, Frigga was thrilled, she was so happy to see that her son had finally found someone he could truly love. She knew that Odin wanted Adriel to be Thor's but it was becoming more and more obvious that idea was never going to happen. Of course people were wondering where they were and yes she had her ideas of what they were doing but she figured that they are both adults and are both in love and who was she to ruin such a union.

The next day Loki entered the throne room with a large grin upon his face. She could tell that her son was completely happy, the happiest she has probably ever seen of him and this made her very happy as well. Odin had summoned Loki without Adriel and Frigga knew why. She tried to reason with Odin that they were a perfect match for one another however; Odin would not accept it, at least for now.

Loki then bowed before his king, his father as Odin stared down before him on his throne. "Loki… my son. I have summoned you here to speak with you about your actions last night." Loki looked up at his father and slowly stood to give him a questioning look.

"I do not understand what you mean father."

Odin sighed as he rose up from his throne and slowly walked down the steps. "Do not lie to me Loki, you and Adriel vanished from the ball last night, it was not acceptable to take the daughter of Rodmar away from such festivities when others were very eager to meet her." Loki scoffed and shook his head.

"With all due respect father she was my escort and she met enough people that evening. All she and I wanted was some time alone. Father we have fallen in love. I am considering in asking her to be bounded to me if she'll have me when the time comes. I understand it's too soon but what we feel for one another is real."

Odin gripped his staff tightly but slightly nodded his head.

"I'm sending her back to Midgard."

Loki's eyes widened in shock and looked at his father pleadingly. "No! Please father I beg of you! I do not ask of much but I am asking you this please let her stay! Do not take her away from me! I haven't felt whole until now; she has made me into a better man." Frigga looked at Odin pleadingly as well while Odin sighed and shook his head.

"My son I am merely sending Adriel back to Midgard so she can finalize her life there. She has left behind so many people who deserve a proper goodbye. I am giving her a year to finalize all that she needs to."

Loki slowly nodded and then looked up towards his father.

"Perhaps I could join her?"

Odin then immediately shook his head. "No! You are needed here." Loki frowned and bowed his head while Odin continued to speak. "Perhaps your brother could go with her to speed up the process." Loki then clenched his fists and glared up at his father. "Of course… Allow Thor to go with her, that's what you would like isn't it?" He spat venomously. Frigga immediately placed her hands over her mouth while Odin stared at his son patiently.

"Loki… I see no problems with your brother helping her."

Loki then scoffed.

"Yes and in the mean time you would hope that she would forget about me and fall madly in love with Thor! Do not think me as insolent father! I see what you are trying to do! You need Thor here just as much as you need me here! At least allow me to go, I want to venture Midgard! I want to see what a human life is all about, I want to be with the woman I love, father I beg of you."

Odin sighed, deep down he hated doing this to his son however, he feared desperately that if Adriel found out Loki's true parentage that she would break him and that was something he feared most, he knew that Adriel had a good heart and more than likely she would not scour away from Loki.

However, he had made a promise to her father that she would be bounded to Thor once they both grew of a proper age but seeing how deeply enthralled his youngest son was with her it made it very hard for him to decide to even go through with this promise... Perhaps he could change the rules just a bit but for the meantime he will have to consider this long and hard before he makes a final decision.

"Allow me to think about it."

Loki gently nodded his head as he bowed his head and started to fiddle with his hands.

"I know you think that I am not the suitable match for Adriel and that Thor is. I know that I am not what you expect of me but there is something you must understand and that is that I love this woman. I love her very deeply and I will do anything to keep her by my side. I'm willing to allow you to think about this but if your decision involves me not being able to be with her, I will find another way because I am not allowing the best thing that has ever happened in my life to leave me now or ever. So take your time and think it over… One way or another I will find a way to be with her whether you want me to or not."

And with that Loki stormed out of the throne room.

Odin sighed and gently pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head. "Odin… I have a feeling that this is not going to turn out how you intended." Frigga said softly, Odin slowly looked over at her giving her an irritated glare. "I am aware of this Frigga. However, we cannot allow him and Adriel to continue this relationship." Frigga sighed and slowly moved closer to her husband.

"Odin… the children are in love. I see the way they both look at one another, it's real. I can see why your hesitant with Loki but my love trust me when I say this, your son is head over heels in love with Adriel. I can't help to wonder if Loki was our real child would you put up so much of a fight about the two of them being together."

Odin slowly looked way from Frigga as she continued. "I know you want Adriel and Thor to be together and yes Loki is not from our blood but he is still a prince and yes there are concerns regarding his parentage but I think they make a perfect match. I think she brings the best out of him and perhaps he will tone down the lies and mischief. Odin please give them a chance… You will see for yourself how they are truly right for one another." Odin sighed and slowly looked over at his wife seeing the pleading look in her eyes. "Alright Frigga I will think about this but in the meantime let's summon Adriel."

Things are starting to get really intense and there's only more to come! Thank you all for the reviews and adds they really mean a lot to me. I promise more is on it's way! :)