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She had lost count of how many times she had slipped in and out of consciousness. Her limbs felt weak and frail. Seph tried to keep her strength she had to beat Loki.
"Kill me," she whispered against the damp floor, she wasn't sure if it was her tears or sweat that had covered the floor, probably both.
"Now now dove, we're not playing this game anymore. I need you to serve a purpose," he said before throwing another spear this time it had landed in a tendon. Letting out an agonizing yell, she threw a gust of wind past him rendering him immobile against a couple of crates.
"Not bad but I feel you're not as motivated as you can be," his mouth twisted into a smile, "Perhaps your parents can prove the adequate inspiration?" His hands lit up in green smoke signaling that something was about to happen. Another shake came from her hands throwing Loki farther way. Using the few second she had to her advantage she saw a lighter on the top shelf of the warehouse. Sephone grabbed the lighter and manipulated the fire to the most her condition would allow. A ball of fire hovered above her hand with grunt she hurled it towards Loki, "Here's you motivation!"
She could've sworn she saw a glint of fear before he quickly disintegrated the fire with the help of his scepter. So maybe he wasn't so powerful perhaps what was truly powerful was the scepter.
She fell to the floor in despair she was giving up. She gave another yell completely ignoring Loki or the eminent feeling of doom. "Do what you want with me just leave them out of this," she said with pain in her voice.
The air was thick with tension, for a minute Seph thought her plan was done for. She did not expect Loki to respond anything.
He lifted her up with his magic, "You love them out of duty," he stated observing her reaction. Her eyes widened at his words, the words hit her worse than any attack.
"How could you say that ! You don't know anything about me! You piece of shit" she yelled out the fire coming back to her eyes and her very soul.
He scoffed at her insults, while she continued levitated, "You amuse me little dove" and "Your reaction only proves my theory."
His eyes turned dark once more, "They've done nothing to warrant your love and respect, they've kept you a secret your potential squandered. Instead they made you weak and pathetic. Yet you cling to the idea of family, duty, and loyalty to a group of people who would give you to the highest bidder."
"That's not true" she clenched her eyes willing the tears away.
"Oh do tell why haven't they've tried to search for you. The prominent daughter of a wealthy and influential family and no one has moved an inch" he continued.
"Fine I know they don't care. I resent them with all my heart for never caring never giving a damn about my thoughts or feelings. I hate that I let them control who I am."
" Who you were," he cupped her face " Do you hear me ?" his voice softened.
She nuzzled into his hand much to his surprise. Loki couldn't help to feel a warm feeling at the sight of the broken girl in front of him, perhaps because it was all so familiar. The outcast of the family desperate for acceptance, he shook his head at the thought.
" I pledge myself to you Loki. To your purpose. I swear it Loki," spoke Seph with the little strength she possessed. He swelled at the idea of the beautiful and unique woman in front of him binding herself to him without any spell, magic, or even the damn scepter forcing her. She was here for him she was broke so broken he thought.
She had recited the damn words the morning of ,hoping it would come out sincere. She felt smug that he seemed to be trusting her but then she felt it, a flutter of her heart. Her stomach sank, and she looked at Loki unfortunately his emerald eyes caused her heart to flutter again.
Extending his hand to her she grabbed it not breaking the eye contact, " I …" she started wondering why she even bothered to start talking.
" Tomorrow little dove, you will have your first chance to prove your loyalty," he spoke softly. The softness of his voice unnerved him she wasn't sure what it meant. She pursed her lips at what that would entail.
"Someone will explain what your assignment will consist of tomorrow, do not worry little dove"
" That is all," he stepped away from her though his eyes drank her in. She felt uncomfortable under his scrutiny but she felt powerful in her own right. Seph couldn't believe that he was placing her under a role or that he seemed to be intrigued by her. In flash of green smoke he disappeared leaving her alone with her thoughts.
So far so good she thought. Next she had to get to know him and build on that. Her stomach fluttered at the new goal. She knew he was a monster but she couldn't help but feel empathy for him. She knew all too well the feeling of being different. She shook her head at her inner monologue and concentrated on the task at hand.
Sephone was led to a small room for her wounds. Though she healed at an accelerated rate she was soothed by the feeling of someone caring for her well-being.
After that Loki's usual lackey came to escort her to her room. The familiar hallway was passed she glanced at the clock, it was 5pm. She gave an annoyed sigh what was she supposed to do the rest of the day.
Seph decided that a shower was first on the list. A gold object caught her eye when she ex cited the shower. A book that had not been there when she entered stood at the center of the bed. With caution the brunette approached it, her small hands tracing the spine of the book.
It read, Mythology through the Civilizations.Seph rolled her eyes at the book no doubt Loki wanted her to learn a thing or two. It probably had to do with her acknowledgement of Thor.
Two bookmarks caught her eye. The first was of course bookmarked on the trickster the other bookmark was a mystery. Flipping the pages with baited breath she read the chapter title, Persephone: Goddess of Spring.
Of course she had heard of Persephone she had even thought the name was similar to hers but besides that she didn't know anything about the Greek goddess. She wondered what Loki meant by this, surely he meant something by it.
Her eyes settled on the page and she sat on the bed still in her towel, hair damp from the shower.
She had read some stories about Loki she chuckled at some and grimaced at other. Her curiosity got the better of her and she began reading about Persephone.
She had picked on some interesting points such as her sheltered life by a protective mother, her disinterested powerful father, and finally her influence over nature.
A chuckle came from behind her just as she was getting to a new story, The abduction of Persephone it read.
" Good read dove?" came the velvety voice of the trickster god. Seph clutched onto the towel her face decorated in a frown but her face flushed a light pink.
" A little privacy no? Surely someone as refined as you knows about proper etiquette? She teased him before heading back to the bathroom.
" Of course my lady," he teased back much to her amusement. He seemed happy did that mean he was closer to the conquest of her home. She changed into yoga pants and blue shirt.
" To what do I owe the pleasure?" she said trying her hardest to sound sincere.
" Ouch you're sarcasm wounds me little one" he said in mock hurt, " I see you're enjoying your new book tell me what have you learned?" he said an amusing glint in his eyes. He sat on the bed across from her.
Shaken by his sudden closeness she leaned back onto the bed frame. "For one you are no one to trifle with.. you are very cunning… you're not afraid to play dirty."
He smirked at her, " What else?" he inched closer caressing her calf with smooth hands.
" Umm you're very powerful but there's more to you than tricks and power…" he cocked his head to one side as if trying to figure out a puzzle.
" What about you my little Persephone?" he had switched back to teasing her. His hand had left her calf now brushing her hair away from her chest brushing his fingers on her collar bone, devilishly close to the top of her breasts.
He gave her a look; he was waiting for her to continue.
" She's the goddess of spring, she's known for her kindness and love of all things that inhabit the Earth…" she trailed off not being able to concentrate on anything but Loki's hands on her body.
His hand was faltering between her neck and collar bone. He smirked at her silence before a hand gestured for her to continue. His hand dipped a bit lower, she shuddered a bit and he stopped. When he did nothing she thrust forward signaling her desire. She told herself it was what had to be done though it was the desire in her that didn't allow her to stop his advances.
He moved to cover her body with his, her eyes had shut and he nuzzled his head against her breasts before moving up to place small bites on her neck. He started to kiss towards her chest. Her eyes burst open and she tangled her hands into his hair.
She stayed still below him as much as she felt herself grow warm she was afraid. The hazel eyed woman was afraid of how good she was making her feel but even more of how much she didn't want him to stop. She cursed her inexperience with men, she had to stop him.
He grabbed a leg and swung it around his hips causing a moan to escape her lips. His lips continued nibbling the top of her breasts.
One more minute she told her herself.
"Sweet dove…" he murmured before looking at her for the first time since they're little tryst had started, " You would do anything for me wouldn't you?"
That statement jolted her awake from her erotic daydream, he was completely playing her.
She retreated from him trying to calm her breathing, "You know I'm completely pledged to you Loki"
He stood up much to her surprise, "I do not tolerate falseness nor do I forgive deception," he said stroking her face once more.
"I'll leave you now pet, tomorrow we'll train again. We'll move upstate this time" he said offhandedly.
"Into a forest?" she said the excitement evident in her voice.
"That can be arranged" he replied amused by her childlike behavior she was truly Persephone he thought.
"There's a forest clearing, with a meadow filled with lilies. It shouldn't be more than two hours away." She suggested
"We'll see. Goodnight dove" he said disappearing once more. She was starting to get annoyed with his sudden disappearances.
The next morning she found a bouquet of lilies next to her pillow. She smelled them a smile grazing her delicate features, before her stomach sank.
Shit she thought.