Unfortunately since I was now in Loki's room, I had to get prepared for the evening in there. After a while of awkward silence, he had left to talk with the Allfather and Thor, so I was left alone. I decided that it would be best if I just read a book and tried to calm down, so I chose something from Loki's library that hung off from his room. It was a book of fairy tales from Jötunheimr, tales of frost giants and the king of their land.

I was engrossed in the stories, much like the Lamb and the Lion from Midguard, as well as Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs. I was halfway through one of these stories when there was a knock on the chamber door, and seeing as how I was the only one there I suppose I had to answer it.

A young woman in a chambermaid's outfit was holding a long sack with a hanger on the top and a medium sized box.

"'S'cuse me, M'Lady, but M'Lord sent this for yah, dere is a note inside de bag." I nodded and stepped back to let her in, she hung the bag up against the large mirror and left the box at the foot of the bag. She bowed deeply, "Good evn'n M'Lady," then left, closing the door behind her.

I opened the box first, revealing beautiful black shoes. They had a small heel to them, but intricate detailing around the toe. The sack hung before my face and I ripped it open. A long dark green dress with hanging shoulders and a low back stared back at me. I felt my fingers cover my lips as I reached and touched the soft material with my other hand. It was so beautiful, I've never seen a dress so elegant. Tied to the hanger was a little note from Loki, handwritten like the others. I pulled it off and skimmed it, still feeling the dress:

"Tarah, I ordered this dress for you not long after you agreed to be my bride. I have talked to the chambermaids about how your hair shall be done. I cannot wait to see you in the dress. Also, you will not be playing tonight. I want you by my side this evening. – L"

I couldn't help but roll my eyes. He thinks he can just tell me what to do and what to wear and what to look like? On top of that, he's keeping me away from playing tonight! I bit the inside of my cheek and stared at the dress.

I can't not wear it, it was specially made. And he would be so angry if I didn't wear it. I can't just let him boss me around like that, I am his bride, not a maid.

My hands fell to my sides and I sat on the corner of the bed, looking at the dress. My chambermaids came in silently and I skimmed the note one last time, lingering on his signature. I turned towards them quickly.

"I'll wear it, but only this once!" They nodded and scurried over to help me change.