Loki went to speak to Odin further about the task Odin had given him, as Leah just stood out on the balcony getting her head around the fact that he was going to be away for a while. She knew that this was going to be hard being a single mother for a while, but Loki was right, he needed to do this for himself and to prove that he had changed to others.

There was a gentle knock at the door which drew her away from her thoughts, Leah walked into the chambers opening the door seeing the Queen standing there looking sympathetic. She knew the exact reason the Queen was here, Leah just smiled back at her opening the door letting her in before shutting it turning to face the Queen saying.

"Can I offer you some wine?"

"Please." The Queen nodded.

Leah poured them two goblets, handing one to the Queen before she took a large sip of the wine herself. Leah sat herself down in an armchair as the Queen followed sitting in the opposite sofa. They were silent for a couple of minutes till the Queen spoke up.

"I believe Loki is going to war." The Queen began looking at Leah seriously. "I know how hard this must be for you as a new family. I remember Odin leaving to deal with the frost giants before Thor was born. Thor had arrived before Odin had returned. I just want you to understand that myself and Odin will be here for you."

"Thank you." Leah sighed knowing that the Queen meant what she said. "I don't know what to think, I know how much this means to him but at the same time I want him to stay, is that selfish?"

"Not at all." The Queen laughed at her looking pleased. "Its love."

Leah just smiled at the Queen before taking another sip of wine feeling herself relax slightly. Leah knew the Queen was right and that she was surrounded by family now. Leah heard the groans and gurgles coming from the bedroom which was the sign that Astrid was awake. She placed her goblet down looking at the bedroom door.

"I better get her before she cries." Leah let out a sigh closing her eyes for a moment before opening them again.

"Let me care for her." The Queen stood up with Leah pausing before her. "How about I take Astrid for you tonight, let you and Loki have some time alone before he departs."

"Oh." Leah stared up at her not expecting this offer, her mouth slightly open but words not coming out.

"I know it will be a worry, your daughters first night away from you." The Queen explained to her setting her wine glass down. "But I would like it if you would consider letting us look after Astrid once every so often to give you some time to be an adult. I remember what it is like raising children."

"Thank you." Leah was completely stunned for words. "That would be great. I will get her things together, are you sure you will be alright." Leah said heading into the bedroom seeing Astrid sitting up playing with her toys.

"I have raised two feisty boys together, a little girl should be better." The Queen followed her into the bedroom. "She is sitting up already, she is like Loki in so many ways, he was a very quick developer." The queen picked up Astrid holding the giggling little girl. "Aren't you."

Leah just smiled at the Queen, she liked hearing about Loki as a child, he rarely spoke about it. She continued to pack a small bag for the Queen to take with Astrid, preparing her. Part of her was apprehensive in handing over Astrid for the entire night but she needed to do this at some point and the Queen was her grandmother. Astrid wouldn't be able to stay at her side all the time, Leah was well aware of that.

"Wait." Leah paused thinking out loud "What about feeds? I am still breast-feeding her."

"There are substitute milk meals available." The Queen told her reassuringly. "No need to worry."

Leah just nodded before handing the queen the bag before looking at Astrid. She didn't seem that bothered being in her grandmothers arms. Leah just leant down giving Astrid a kiss and hugging her, not that she seemed to bothered to be leaving her. The Queen left with Astrid who didn't shed a tear, Leah however nearly felt like crying herself.

Leah lay in bed waiting for Loki to return, she knew he shouldn't be any longer than he had been already. She heard the door to their chambers open, she stayed still as Loki walked into the bedroom. He stopped in the doorway his head cocking slightly as a smile came to his face. He glanced over to the empty cot his eyes narrowing as he looked back at her naked body laid out before him. She could see the feral look come to his eyes, obviously liking what he saw as he licked his lips provocatively.

"What do I owe this pleasure?" He asked sounding very pleased with what he saw.

"I thought I would give you an idea of what you will be missing while you were away." Leah sighed still staring at him, she could feel herself tremble with apprehension and excitement.

"I must enjoy myself then." He replied stepping further into the room taking off his heavy jacket on the way in throwing it onto the floor.

Leah just propped herself up on her elbows watching as he walked further into the room before kneeling down at the bottom of the bed. Leah held her breath as he grabbed her ankles pulling her down the bed towards him. She felt Loki kiss her legs and ran his hands up each leg till they met her centre. Leah closed her eyes as she felt his mouth kiss her woman hood. She gasped slightly feeling herself tremble as he slowly inserted a finger into her while suckling on her clit. Leah pulled on the bed sheets, arching her back and pressing herself further against Loki's magical mouth. She let out a groan as she felt him add another long finger inside of her pressing against her inner walls as his fingers moved back and forth quickly. She could feel herself clamp down against his fingers as she came crying out, she could hear Loki chuckle as he pulled back looking at her smirking licking his lips..

"Some one is eager." he placed one of his fingers in her mouth making her taste herself. She just looked at him as she sucked on his finger, tasting herself.

"Always." She finally said after removing his finger from her mouth biting her lower lip.

Loki's lips came crashing down on hers, she wrapped her arms around him kissing him with equal passion. Her body pressed against him, rubbing against his body. Leah pulled Loki's tunic jacket's off his body before getting to his under top which she pulled over his head. She finally felt his skin press against her own, she ran her hands over his muscular back as she kissed his shoulder. Her hands slowly slipped down to his trousers, undoing them before slipping inside them. Her hand gripped hold of his hard erection making him hiss in her ear to her delight, she stroked him. Loki grabbed both her arms, pinning them above her head making her gasp at the sudden domination over her.

Keeping hold of her wrists with one hand he got rid of the remaining materials separating their naked bodies before grabbed hold of her one thigh, lifting it She let out a cry due to the sudden fullness with her. Loki stilled for a second, she just looked up at him biting her bottom lip. She could see him assess her slightly, as he moved slowly from her till he only the tip of him was still in before he then thrust in hard and fast again making her groan. All the while his eyes remained on her, watching her every reaction to his movements. He kept the torturous pace, she could feel the familiar build up within her making her try and move her hips against him. However the hold he had over her prevented her from moving at all.

"Please Loki." Leah begged panting slightly, the frustration of not getting her release coming through her voice.

"Mmmm." Loki smirked obviously pleased with the state of need that he had gotten Leah too.

With one quick movement, Loki flipped them so Leah sat on top of him. With her hands spread on his chest she was finally able to choose the pace she wanted. She bounced on top of him her eyes closed growing as she felt her insides tighten. Loki slowly sat up changing the position of him within her ever so slightly but making her moan a little louder. His mouth clamped around one of her sensitive breast which was her undoing. She let out a scream, Loki continuing to thrust inside of her milking her orgasm for all it was worth before letting go of his own release.

They collapsed down on the bed both panting and covered in a sheen of sweat. Leah lay on top of Loki, her hair spread across his chest like a crown of hair. Loki lay with his eyes closed his one arm under his head the other wrapped around her. Once Leah had recovered she slowly raised her head propping it with her hands.

"When do you leave?" Leah asked

"Tomorrow evening." Loki muttered not opening his eyes. "Where's Astrid?"

"With your mother for tonight." Leah replied as she drew patterns on his chest with her fingers. "She thought we could use some time alone."

Loki rolled them both over looking at Leah with his warm emerald eyes, pulling her up against his body so they were entwined, he pressed his nose against hers before kissing her softly. Leah just wrapped her arms around him, her one hand knitting into his hair.

"I am going to miss you, this." Leah sighed

"It should not be for long." Loki muttered running his hand through her hair and tucking it behind her ear. "I do not want to be away any longer than I have to be."

Leah just pressed her head against his chest letting out a long sigh. She felt his hands take hold of hers and rub the emerald encrusted diamond ring on her finger. She looked down to see him doing it, she had worn it non stop since Loki had given it to her. She looked back to Loki who was staring at it meaningfully, she just frowned saying.

"What's wrong?"

"This will delay the wedding further."

"Its fine." Leah reassured him, kissing him on the lips before continuing. "I can wait a little longer, I mean whats a few more days or weeks. I belong with you, that isn't going to change."

"Your mine." Loki grinned his voice sounding very firm about the matter.

"Utterly yours." She giggled at the way he was. "And your mine."

"Always." He nodded before his lips crashed down upon hers.

Leah did not protest at all, she however welcomed the growing passion between them. Leah could feel Loki's man hood stirring against the inside of her leg. She could feel Loki's hands drift down to her buttocks pulling her closer against his growing erection as they continued their kissing frenzy. Leah pulled against Loki's skin as he slipped his now firm member inside of her. She just let out a sigh against his lips as he entered her to the hilt her upper leg wrapping around his lean body. He paused within her for a minute as there kisses calmed. Loki slowly shifted them so Leah was on her back again, he withdrew before pressing back into her. Leah clawed at his back, wrapping both her legs around him. His motions got fast causing Leah to moan and gasp while wiggling and bucking underneath him. Her body was not her own as her second orgasm of the night came. She heard Loki hiss as she dug her nails into his shoulders. She felt him fully sheath himself inside of her before he released his seed with a groan. Leah just laid in his arms as her completely exhausted body relaxed in his arms, her eyes closing as sleep took over.