Chapter 7.
Thor waited until Loki and Jane were completely out of sight before he stepped into the hall furious at what he had seen. His Jane flirting with his criminal brother.
Walking down the hall Thor felt saddened. He liked Jane and he had believed that she loved him but now he realised it had all been a lie. With these thoughts running
through his head it wasn't long before he had reached the training grounds. Seeing it empty Thor smiled and entered it deciding that some combat training would
cheer him up.
Loki led Jane down several halls before he stopped before two large golden doors. Smiling he looked at Jane and said "this is my library Jane and I hope you will like
it".
Jane met Loki's gaze and smiling softly she asked "do all princes have their own personal libraries?".
Loki chuckled at Jane's question and replied "my Mother gave me this library when I became an adult and it is stocked with books written in not only runic but the
English language that you are accustomed to". Seeing Jane nod her head Loki pushed open the doors and pulled Jane inside.
Once inside Jane looked around the room in awe. Thousands of books were stocked in the countless book cases that littered the white marble floor. Looking back at
Loki who had closed the doors Jane said "Loki this is amazing. Have you read all these books?".
Coming to stand beside Jane Loki looked in front of him and replied "yes I have actually. I used to spend a lot of my time reading". Taking Jane's hand Loki led her
through the maze of book cases to the middle of the room where a chaise sofa and arm chair sat in front a golden coffee table.
Jane felt over whelmed by all the books as Loki led her to the chaise sofa. Sitting on the chaise Jane took a deep breath and said "I have no idea where to begin".
Walking over to a book case in front of the golden coffee table Loki said "this book case contains books on the Asgard and the Nine Realms and the Bifrost. Now I
know how much you would love to devour these books first but the book case behind you contains books on the mysteries of how the Bifrost was created".
At hearing the word Bifrost Jane smiled brightly and standing up she approached the book case behind her and pulled a book out before returning to the chaise.
Sitting down she opened the book and looked at the writing. Reading a few words she closed the book and looked back to Loki who had sat beside her.
"This is amazing Loki, I could finally finish my research with Einstein's Rosen Bridge" said Jane as she smiled at the book.
Loki frowned and realising that she meant to return to Midgard. Taking her hand in his Loki asked "does that mean you wish to return to Midgard than to remain
here?".
Seeing sadness in the Trickster's eyes Jane scooted closer to him and linked her arm with his and replied "I'd love to stay here Loki but I have to face the truth that
you will all outlive me and after what happened with Thor…"
Jane couldn't finish her explanation because at remembering what Thor had done and the feelings she had once had for him made her eyes water. Feeling fresh tears
roll down her cheeks Jane put the book on the coffee table and whispered "I'm sorry". Wiping the tears away she added "I thought he loved me and now bringing him
up makes me realise just how stupid I was at believing he truly loved me".
Normally Loki would laugh at some maiden's tears over Thor but this was different. Jane was different and she did not deserve this kind of heart ache. Taking both of
Jane's arms gently in his hands he pulled her against his chest and rested his cheek upon her head.
Wrapping his arms around her Loki stroked her back and said in a comforting manner "don't cry Jane, you should save your tears when you won't be able to see me
anymore".
Jane's sobs gave way to a giggle at Loki's attempt to make her feel better. Relaxing her muscles against him she placed one of her hands on his arm and asked "Loki
can I ask you something?".
Loki didn't pull away from Jane but smiled and replied "yes Jane you can".
Smiling Jane took a deep breath and asked "who attacked you Loki?". Feeling Loki pull away from her Jane watched him stand to his feet and said "I'm asking
because I care about you Loki".
Hearing the word care fall from Jane's lips Loki looked at her and said "care for me, care for me. Why? I'm a criminal Jane, a slave to the Master and something for
the Other to torture".
Shocked at Loki's words Jane stood to her feet and said "I'm sorry for asking Loki and I'm sorry for what this Master and Other did to you".
Loki looked at Jane and seeing her discomfort he took her in his arms and kissed her lips desperate to feel her love. Feeling Jane reciprocate Loki deepened the kiss
and moved his hands to her hips eliciting a moan from Jane. Trailing his kisses across her cheek and down her neck Loki moaned pulling Jane closer to him but at the
sound of a knock on the door he pulled away from her.
Jane was breathless from Loki's kiss sat upon the chaise sofa and feeling her face blush she smiled. She had never been kissed like that before, not by Thor or
anyone she had ever been in a relationship with. Hearing the door open and soon close Jane stood once again and was soon joined by Loki who looked irritated at
being disturbed.
Loki looked at Jane and seeing her blush and smile at him he said "my Mother has sent for us to join her for tea but I can always inform a guard to tell her we are far
too busy if you want?"
Taking Loki's hand Jane asked "and what would we be so busy with Loki?".
Smirking mischievously Loki cradled Jane's face in his hands and resumed kissing her not caring about the world that lay outside the library doors.
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