Loki never showed his face at the celebrations, part of her was relieved that he wasn't there while the other was disappointed that he chase after her. She could barely think straight even with him not being in the room, she couldn't imagine what she would be like if he was there. She just sat there in deep thought about what had happened between her and Loki. She rubbed her lips which still felt raw from that kiss. Her heart rate spiked just thinking about it, she could feel herself just blush thinking about it. Then it dawned on her, he was out of his cell and he had come to her room. She presumed he hadn't been out for long, surely there were other woman willing to lay down everything for him, why did he come to her then. He must have known she wouldn't just jump into bed with him. She didn't understand his motives or intentions towards her at all, it was crazy. She hadn't even heard her name when Thor said.

"Lady Leah, what seems to be troubling you?"

"Nothing important." She replied looking up at Thor and smiling not really wanting to go into any detail with him about it. She didn't even know if he knew about Loki being free. He would also not approve of what had just happened between her and his brother for sure.

"You must eat and enjoy." He continued passing her a full goblet of wine. "This is a celebration."

"Of course." She nodded taking the wine and drinking the majority of it in one go to try and settle her nerves.

Her heart and her head were in two completely different places, she found it hard to even think about anything else. She eventually managed to find a way to excuse herself and she left the festivities. She knew Loki well enough to know that he was who he was and he didn't do things without a lot of thought. But in her own time she had grown use to his company and learnt what truth he spoke and what were lies. However this last time she was unable to tell any difference in what he said. Her mind had been so occupied in what he was saying and doing, it was like he was able to put a veil over her and hinder her vision.

"Whats troubling you young one."

Leah turned and saw the Queen standing on one of the balconies over looking the city. She just stood there not looking at Leah who just let out a sigh and joined the Queen. She looked out across the stars, for the first time she missed home and friends to truly talk too. However she knew exactly what her friends would actually say considering there feelings for Loki. The Queen however had been some one she had spoken to previously and seemed to answer questions honestly and was a motherly figure to turn to in need.

"I am troubled for once." Leah frowned before smiling realizing the dilemma she had in her hands. "I do not know what to do or what is for the best. My head and my heart are in two different places."

"About what." The queen frowned looking down at Leah who ran her hand through her hair.

"About feelings I may have or not have." Leah muttered not really knowing how she could explain it properly. Considering that this was Loki's mother even if she was only adoptive. "I mean, I don't know, he infuriates me, he lies still even if its rare now and he knows me better than any of my own family. Yet part of me wants to run from him."

"What have caused this sudden confusion." The Queen continued to question her.

"Loki visited me earlier, actually really visited." Leah looked back across the golden city, even in darkness it was still glowing. "He, we." She paused not really sure how to word it. "Loki kissed me and it was...it was not what I expected."

"How so?"

"I wanted it." Leah sighed looking down feeling herself blush but she knew it was the truth. She wanted him, even though she knew who he was. "him."

"You love my son then." The queen smiled Leah could hear the warmth come through her voice.

"I don't know." Leah looked at her a little shocked "I feel so confused."

"He has changed around you, I see the son I lost. He is calmer, happier and he smiles more often now your around." The queen began looking down at Leah. "You're a beautiful, kind and honest woman, Loki has done well to find you."

"But." Leah began turning to face the Queen "my head is so muddle, I have all these what ifs and I mean I don't know what to do."

"You think in black and white to much little one. There is so many different colours and shades out there.

"You really think he and I" Leah frowned

"I do. I always have done." The queen nodded "Only you two though can truly decide where you take it though. I have always thought your paths were crossed for a reason."

The Queen was right, it did seem like fate had brought them together, considering there past and now this. Leah just nodded beginning to understand what the Queen actually meant. Perhaps she needed to just see what was going to happen, perhaps she was thinking too much about it. Leah just smiled at the Queen thanking her before she headed back to her room finding it was empty. Part of her was disappointed while the other was pleased that she was alone giving her time to think.

She lay in bed, her mind ablaze with thoughts, when she got to sleep it was not as restful as she hoped. She woke the middle of the night from one of the worst dreams she could have. Her skin was clammy and her heart rate and breathing was completely erratic. She closed her eyes for a seconding remember what her dream was about, it was where they had started to experiment upon her, they did tests on her and tortured her. It was near the end of her capture before her brother and Natasha had rescued her, where things had gotten worse than ever. She just got herself up, pulling on a long baggy t-shirt, she headed out of her room and walked around the quiet corridors. She found a quite secluded spot that looked over the majority of Asgard. She sat on the balcony, her legs hanging over the edge. She didn't fear heights, it actually made her feel more alive. The year she spent with her brother she found how much she liked being up high. He would make his usual nest and she would spend her time next to him just enjoying the freedom.

"You cannot sleep either." The familiar voice said from behind her. Leah didn't bother turning around till she felt Loki's coat brush her side. She looked at him questioningly not knowing why he was their or how he knew she was here, he seemed tired and worn too. "It's strange to be out of the cell."

"You actually miss it." Leah sounded a little shocked.

"Not particularly." He replied shaking his head before he turned his look down to her, his emerald-green eyes twinkling in the night sky as his porcelain gleamed. "What was your dream about this time?"

"How do you know it was a dream." Leah muttered feeling a little concerned that he knew about her nightmares. She had never told anyone apart from Natasha and Clint who witnessed them. It wasn't something she wanted to affect her semi-normal life.

"I have watched you sleep before now, you were crying and lashing out. What ever you were witnessing in your mind hurt you greatly." Loki answered like this was a normal thing to do, while Leah stared at him opened mouthed in shock.

"How dare you." Leah hissed not really knowing what to say but she glared as she began to feel her anger begin to boil under her skin. She knew Loki had no idea how creepy that sounded and especially after what happened earlier with the kiss.

"I only came because I sensed your distress, there was no other reason behind it." Loki interrupted trying to reassure her, he glanced down at her, she could see a hint of concern in his eyes.

"It happens often, I wouldn't worry about it." Leah shrugged feeling a little guilty about being pissed at him. She looked down from his gaze, she just fiddled with her fingers not sure what to say and whether to explain anything to him. He had been kind, he was trying to be nice and she was not helping him achieve that. "It's just fragments and memories of what happened to me when I was held hostage."

"I would be happy to share your burden." Loki sighed still sounding concerned about her. "If it would help."

"Its fine, I have had them this long, I don't particularly like talking about it." Leah mumbled before looking up at him smiling weakly at him. She decided they were in definite need of a change in topic. "You didn't go to the celebrations last night." She noticed how calm and relaxed he was in her presence considering what happened earlier.

"No, I didn't want to push my luck. My brother does not believe I should be given this chance." Loki shrugged glancing down at her before turning around and leaning against the balcony wall. "Was it any good?"

"Like all the others." She muttered shrugging as a shiver passed across her body, Loki seemed to notice as within seconds he had placed his long leather coat around her. She just smiled realizing how weird this was, she pulled the coat around her wrapping herself up. They continued to sit there in silence before she then frowned slightly before swinging one leg over the wall so she straddled it facing him. "So what are your new boundaries? I mean what has the King agreed too."

"I have still no powers to really speak of and I will spend some time back in the cell when the All father is not about or unable to keep an eye on me. If I do anything that shows I am not ready for this I will be locked back up permanently." Loki explained sound a little bitter and distant about it. She knew he found it hard to cope without his full abilities however she also knew how dangerous he could be with them.

"Right. Well its better than that cell." She commented trying to make it sound more positive that he did.

"I suppose, I mean I get to see and touch you now." He smirked with that look in his eye which she knew meant only one thing.

"Loki." She began

"You enjoyed that kiss though?" Loki spoke up cutting her off staring at her a smirk appearing on his face. "I know you did."

She just smiled at him not saying anything, she could feel herself blush slightly. She looked down not able to look up at him. Her heart hammered in her chest, she then felt his hand take hold of hers. It was soft and gentle, she watched as he rubbed her palm causing tingling feeling to spread across it. She finally looked up at him not really sure what to do, she noticed how close he was to her now.

"I don't know what I want Loki." She sighed trying to be honest with him.

"Let me help you." Loki suggested before leaning down and kissing her tenderly on her lips. Leah closed her eyes feeling a warmth spread through her body. She had never felt feeling which were brewing inside her, she knew what her body and heart wanted. The only part of her which protested still was her mind. She knew that Loki could hurt her, betray her or kill her but part of her wanted to take the risk. She felt his hands on her bare thighs rubbing their way up her legs, she knew then what Loki was doing, she pulled back staring at him slightly out of breath. She quickly got off the balcony wall standing up and looking straight at him.

"Good night Loki." She slipped his jacket off her shoulders and handed it back to him before adding "Don't think you can come into my room unannounced now."

"Really." He drawled his face coming closer to hers as that cocky smirk appeared again. "That sounds awfully tempting."

"I mean it Loki." She turned to walk away before pausing. "The Lady Sif has taught me a lot of interesting moves that I will use on you."

"Good night little one." He replied chuckling at her as she walked away from him and back to her room.