Hello all!

If you were wondering why I toke so long to update it was because I was away from my computer and out of the good old USA. For the past three weeks I had been in Europe! It was so amazing! My only regret was not bringing Tom Hiddleston back with me...or even seeing him for that matter...

Anyways on with chapter 22!

At the end of the day the new guarding group came to relieve us from our duty. I go to the person who was designated leader to tell him the rules the warriors must abide by. I walk down to the servant's chamber only to stop at the door.

I can't sleep in there, I'm not technically a servant right now. I'm a warrior, it wouldn't be right...

I wanted nothing more than to see my best friend whom it seems I haven't seen in decades, but mostly I wanted to see my mother. To let her know I was alright…That I haven't disappeared from the servant's quarters or from the palace, and I was perfectly fine. But I knew what I'd have to do next, I'd have to look her in the eye and lie to her and make up an excuse for my absence. Though I wanted nothing more than to tell her what I'm doing, I knew that if I told her she would make me stop...and I did not want to.

Not on my life. Not ever.

I shake my head to free myself from my thoughts and start to back away from the door. I quickly walk back up to the main floor of the palace. Deciding to sleep in one of the spare rooms. As I start to head for them, a grip on my arm stops me.

I turn to see Sif smiling at me, "I heard what you did," she says as she comes forward to hug me.

"I'm so proud of you Sanna, I knew you could take control and you did."

I smile slightly at the praise she give me, "I was a little shocked by myself."

She laughs, "I bet, I heard you stepped on his throat like you were going to crush it if he made a wrong move. Brilliant!"

I blush slightly, "I didn't step on his throat that hard, and you were the one who taught me that move!"

Sif smiles, "this is all very true. Still I could not be any prouder."

I smile back at Sif, "I'm glad, but I really think I should get to bed."I start to head towards the rooms again but Sif stops me.

"You can't sleep in the guest rooms, you can come stay with me if you would like."

I was about to respond with a resounding yes when I hear another voice.

"No, that will not be necessary, thank you for offering it to her though Sif. Highly appreciated."

I feel my face brighten up when I hear Loki's voice. I turn to see him right behind me, he puts an arm around my shoulders and I feel myself blush. I look over at Sif who just smirks, "sorry I should have known Loki would show up eventually. I'll see you in the morning."

Sif gives us a knowing look before she walks away and Loki immediately turns to me with a questioning look on his features. "Why didn't you just come to my chambers as soon as you were done with your duties?"

I blush, "I-I was not sure if you wanted me to since you had been guarding such for such a long time."

Loki sighed exasperatedly, "Sanna why would I not ever want you to? Especially today considering I've been staring at nothing but bored warriors and the rather dull scenery of no amusement. I had to amuse myself by scaring the warriors with illusions."

I laugh and nod, knowing immediately that Loki was not one for standing in one place for too long , "sorry, I should have thought of that."

Loki shakes his head before smirking, he grabs my hand intertwining our fingers as a flash of green light envelops us. We end up sitting on his bed, and Loki stands up and starts taking off his heavy armor. "So I heard you tried to kill a guard after he mentioned you having intercourse with me."

I gasp, "that is not how that went at all and you know it!"

Loki smirks as he finishes taking off the rest of his armor, leaving him in a thin green shirt and suede pants. He lays out on the bed, looking quite tired. I start to move to take off my own armor, soon leaving me in nothing but a thin shirt and pants similar to Loki's.

"Can I not have a little fun after having to play leader all day?"

I smile triumphantly as I move to sit on the bed as well, " I knew you were tired!"

Loki suddenly reaches out and grabs my arms, pulling me down so I am laying down and looking at him. I notice him smirking mischievously, "tired mentally yes, physically, well that's another matter."

I blush, knowing immediately what he was insinuating. Before he could move down to kiss me, I surprise him by lifting my head up just enough to meet his soft lips. I feel a slight smirk on his lips before melding into the kiss. Suddenly Loki pushes my head back down to the pillow and presses his body firmly against my own. Our kisses began to get more fervent and hungry between each breath. My feelings for Loki seemed to have escalated higher and higher between each passing moment. Before I even know I'm doing it I have reached for the hem of my shirt. I look at him and blush heavily, knowing if I say what I want it would sound strained and weak.

He looks at me almost cautiously, "Sanna, are you positive you want this?"

Not even hesitating I nod, and Loki takes the initiative by taking off my shirt before I could even blink. Leaving me with only a covering over my chest, I move towards Loki and quickly take of his own shirt leaving him completely bare-chested. I quietly marveled at his form before he claimed my lips with another kiss. While continuing the heated kiss Loki moves to remove my covering over my chest. A part of me wanted to stop him, but this part of me was so small so minuscule to all the other parts of me that ached to be with Loki. I allowed him to remove my covering, and suddenly Loki stops the fervent kisses to pull up and truly look at me. I feel myself blush under his gaze before his smirk shifts into one of his rare genuine smiles.

"What?" I ask him confusedly.

He merely shakes his head and to my surprise laughs, "nothing you need to worry about my dear."

He quickly reclaims my lips, reigniting the mood. He pulls away suddenly and I feel his lips on my collar bone. The feeling of his lips on my skin continues as he trails down my body, going between my breasts and down to my stomach. I let a soft groan escape my lips as he does so. That is when I feel his fingers on the hems of my pants and undergarments. He looks up at me almost amusedly before pulling both articles of clothing off in a quick flick of the wrists. I watch as he does the same to his own clothing before coming back to me. He crawls up the bed to look me in the face.

"Are you ready?"

He asks quietly, and I smile warmly through the blush and excitement surely written on my features. I nod and Loki's smile grows. Then without a second thought I gave myself to Loki. Throughout that very night I let Loki envelop my every thought, my every being. I thought of nothing but him, and I can only hope that it was the same for him.

"Loki…" I hear myself whisper, he was holding me in his arms now, giving me a sense of security and comfort.

"Yes Sanna?"

Even hearing him say my name in such a whisper was riveting.

"I...nevermind…"

I hear myself falter, I could not tell him even after giving myself to him. I could not bring myself to tell him how deep my feelings go for him now. Suddenly Loki removes his hand from my waist to grab my chin, he guides my face to his so we were looking eachother in the eyes.

"Whatever it is you can tell me."

The softness and sincerity in his voice forced the words right out of me.

I feel my face heat up just as it used to, "I-I well...I-It's just that I-I think I may love y-you."

I said it so quietly I was not even positive if he had heard me until I felt his lips meet mine in a long passionate kiss, different from all the others before it. I wrap my arms around his neck and bring him close to me again. When we break apart I see a smirk on his face that may rival all the others before it.

"Honestly dear, was it that hard to say?"

I avert my gaze for a moment to hide my blush. I hear him chuckle, "it's quite alright Sanna, honestly it's...almost endearing." I feel my blush heat up again as I turn to look at him again. I feel his blue-green eyes on my own, and I feel a wave of happiness, passion, and now love crash upon me. That is when he sighs and whatever spell I was under broke and I came back to reality.

"You need to sleep now Sanna."

I nod at the order, deciding I was too tired to argue. Loki re-wraps his arms around my waist causing me to feel electricity under my skin once more, but instead of energizing me it was almost calming. I feel my eyelids close and I start to drift into unconsciousness.

"Sanna…" I hear Loki's voice, I try to respond to it but I was already too far gone.

"I have told you before I do not know where my feelings lie for you. I wish I knew...I do not know if I care for you as much as you claim to care for me. But I do know one thing, if you are even slightly harmed in this damned attack, I'm not sure if I will be able to remain as calm as I did last time. It most certainly will not fare well for the Fire Demons, so please just do me a favor and refrain from injuring yourself again."

I feel a faint feeling of a hand on my forehead, instead of waking me up though, it almost lulls me into a deeper sleep. "You cannot even hear me at this point can you?" Is Loki really talking to me, or am I dreaming this up?

"Please keep yourself safe my dear…"

Just a little view into how Loki's feeling, I think I might do a small part in his POV for the next chapter. And I decided to keep the scene between Sanna and Loki pretty friendly. I just don't think that I am ready for anything more, I honestly don't think I could write it well. I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

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