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Chapter 2: Meeting

Loki stood on the dias next to his mother as he awaited the arrival of his betrothed. He could still taste the lingering arousal that had been Shay's cunt on his lips just before he arrived in the throne room. A good romp in his soon to be wedding bed. The servants were changing the sheets now as he waited and Loki could only smirk thinking about his early morning wake up call. Loki wondered if it would be to much of an insult to kiss his new wife on his wedding day with that same taste upon him. He couldn't help the thought of that mischief being all too tempting.

The guards announced the arrival of their guests and the large golden doors opened. Loki's eyes landed first on the father. He was hard not to stare at. He was extremely large and the flaming hair atop his head didn't help. Loki adjusted his gaze down at his side. On his arm was a small female with vivid violet eyes and a kind smile. Loki cursed under his breath. She was a beautiful creature despite her being human. Sleeping next to her without having some kind of dirty thoughts would be difficult until he got used to her. Just behind her was another female, taller and more filled out her eyes also violet. He assumed this was her sister.

They came to a stop at the bottom and Odin stood. "King Yorin Drogo, welcome to Asgard." Odin greeted. Yorin gave a respectful bow and moved his arm to grasp his daughter small hand in his and moved her forward. She moved gracefully and bowed down in one graceful swoop and back up. "This is my daughter, your soon to be daughter in law; the Princess Cephera." He introduced her and her smile widened a little. She was nervous. Loki could tell.

"A pleasure to meet you." She said. Her voice was soft but sure. She spoke very proper. She was speaking to them all when she did speak. Despite his best effort not to pay her much attention he found himself studying her.

"The pleasure is all ours my lady." Thor was the one to speak as Loki had no intention to speak unless he absolutely had to. "My brother is a lucky man to be married to such a beautiful woman." Loki watched her cheeks tinge pink at the compliment. Thor's eyes darted to Loki and Loki could see the silent words in them for him to say something.

"Then perhaps she should be marrying you." Loki said deliberately causing the room to fall silent.

"Oh little brother. The funny things you say." Thor said giving a chuckle that didn't convince anyone that Loki was kidding.

"I'm hungry. Perhaps we should retire to the dining area." King Yorin offered.

"A fine idea." Odin replied. Loki watched uninterested as they led everyone from the throne room. The sister shooting a glare his way before being pulled off with her father. His future wife was left to walk beside him.

"I understand your apprehension." She said to him her shoulders squared in confidence and her head held high.

"You know nothing of how I feel nor will you ever." He said back to her low enough for only her to hear. No need to be so crass with her for everyone to witness.

"This was not exactly the kind of marriage I had hoped for my future either." She continued as if trying to convince him she understood.

"And yet here we both are doomed to live in eternal gloom." He replied shaking his head. Stupid girl.

"I'm sure it won't be all that bad once we've gotten used to one another." She looked up at him with a reassuring smile.

"What a simple minded woman you are." Loki scoffed and picked up his stride to get closer to the group and get away from her incessant talking.

They entered the banquet hall with no more talk between them but half way through the meal she once again tried to make conversation. She began with asking about what he liked to do in his free time and without hesitation he responded with what he knew would end any other questions she might have intended to ask. He leaned down just enough to whisper to her ear closely.

"In my free time I like to fuck the cunt of my sweet little friend who'll be waiting for me later in her room and every night thereafter." He said. He felt the princess's jaw tighten. What he wouldn't have given to have been across the table to see the face she gave at his words. She set her spoon down and turned her face toward him.

"It is nice to know you have some dignity left that you need to be filling my ear with that filth when this marriage was not my idea to begin with." She told him her voice calm but filled with sarcasm and disgust. She moved out her chair, excused herself and walked away.

(Cephera)

Her heart was pounding so very hard over his words. She was shocked, angry, embarrassed, and disgusted all at once. Had he even a shred of dignity he would have spared her such words. But it seemed her future husband was going to the extreme to make her dislike him but to what end. The marriage was neither of their ideas and so the outcome would not change even if she hated him.

His words meant little and seemed to come from a deeper loathing that didn't actually revolve around her. He didn't know anything about her to hate her yet. Cephera had taken herself to the nearest outdoors area to get some fresh air. She'd never had someone be so bold like that before. Even the smallest measure of hope she had for them to even get a long a little bit was dashed to pieces. If he was going to be screwing around with others she wouldn't be letting him bed her. She wouldn't be that kind of wife who turned a blind eye and pretended it was all ok. She would still try and make this work but her body would be off limits until he planned to bed only her. However with the way he was talking it didn't sound like he planned to bed her at all anyhow.

She felt frustrated over the situation she'd been thrown into. She didn't want this and yet she knew she had to make the most of what she could. He might feel this way about her now but that could change once he got to know her. Living with her around everyday he would have to get to know her.

Cephera heard footsteps behind her and turned to see the queen. She hadn't expected the queen. "Hello." She greeted her giving a curtsy. "I'm sorry I needed some air, all of this is a little overwhelming."

"Understandable." Queen Frigga said with a kind smile. "Please don't take offence to how my son is reacting to all of this. I assure you it's not you. Since his return to us he and my husband have been in a feud of sorts and as this marriage was his fathers idea Loki is determined to see it end on his terms and not see his father get his way." She told Cephera putting a hand on her shoulder. "I know that sounds childish, and it very much is and I know I shouldn't be making excuses for him but I'd hate to see you give up when you haven't even had a chance to try." Frigga wiped Cephera's bang out of her eyes like a mother would have.

"I have not given up." Cephera assured her. "He spoke of another woman." She told her. Frigga sighed and looked away.

"Yes. A long time friend of his and a lover he's had for quite some time." Frigga admitted. Cephera felt her stomach twist a little. "I would have suggested sending her away but that would not solve this part of the problem as he would just find another out of spite. That and having a wife and a mistress or more then one mistress is not illegal."

"I was hoping he would not be that kind of man." She admitted to Frigga.

"I have heard many things about my son and his ways with women and relationships. If he finds love for you he will stay true but I'm afraid getting him to that point will be a struggle." Frigga leaned against a pillar and looked out over the city. "Loki is stubborn. It will take a lot of work and a lot of heart and possibly tears to endure enough to reach that breaking point." Cephera understood what she was saying.

"Thank you for being so honest with me. Most people would have took me aside and simply said 'it will be ok' or 'suck it up'." Cephera smiled at the queen.

"I know your mother has left this world for the next and upon your marriage you will become my daughter in law. If ever you need to speak I will always be here to talk to." Cephera felt warmed by the offer and nodded.

"I think I'm ready to go back in now." Cephera waited for the queen to go first before following behind her.

XxX

Cephera had remained quiet throughout the rest of the meal and listened to her father converse with Odin about this, that and other things she didn't care about. Her sister was trying hard not to say anything at all as she had nothing nice to say and had been warned to watch her mouth. King Yorin had told Seraphina that this situation was for Cephera to learn to deal with on her own. Cephera tried not to look at Loki as she really had nothing to say at the moment. When the meal ended Odin made a suggestion that Loki should show her around. Both her and Loki let off a sigh noticed by everyone but no one disputed the suggestion made. She could only imagine the rest of the things he would say to her once they were walking alone.

He stood first and she followed. She walked a step behind him just to avoid being to close to him. He actually showed her around. He was clearly bored with it all. Giving her no description but keeping it simple. The music room, library, gardens, bedrooms, beach he wouldn't bring her to, Byfrost she'd already seen, stables, kitchen, the massive ballroom. He was the most boring tour guide she'd ever met. Nothing seemed to excite him. She said nothing except short ok's or simple nods. In a short lapse of thought she wondered if he was this boring in bed and perhaps she wasn't missing much anyway.

"I won't apologize for what I said in the dining room as it's no less true, however, you are right. Neither of us want this. I will keep such endeavours to myself in the future." His words surprised her. It was kind of an apology and she accepted it. The fact he still planned to sleep with this other woman was frustrating but as she wasn't emotionally attached to the prince she couldn't find it in herself to be sad over the ordeal she was met with.

"That's much appreciated." She replied. "There is no reason we cannot be civil with each other." She offered hoping he'd agree.

"Do not get your hopes up. My thoughts on this whole situation have not changed. I've no plans to take this further." When he said 'this' she knew he meant them. She wanted to express her desire to make him think again but she was no fool, at least not a complete fool, she would give him space even though the wedding was tomorrow.

"I will keep that in mind." She said instead. "Of all the places you have shown me which is your favourite?" She attempted to asked instead. He gave her a hard look before shaking his head and rubbing his temple.

"None. I have my own private tower, a place in which I do not plan to show you or invite you to. It is mine and mine alone." He answered her curtly. "I'll show you to your temporary room that you will stay in until tomorrow night." She nodded and followed him. "After tonight you and me will share a bed. At no time should you expect to have intimacies there as I have no plans for you and a future with you I do not want." She raised an eyebrow. At least he was being somewhat kinder with how he spoke to her.

"At least you're being honest." She said it a little more dry then she meant to as she also thought how cynical he sounded over it all. After he showed her her temporary room Cephera followed him back to the throne room where they would convene with Odin and Frigga over the plans for the next day.

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