The Asgardian Witch - Series (book 1 - 4)

chapter seventeen

Aria stood outside the doors to the hall, her father beside her, he could feel her nerves. The king and queen had requested to see them. The doors opened, finding them both at the other end. Looking stern. Instantly, Aria thought they were denying the union. As she watched Loki coming in, with his brother.

"Good, you're all here. We have an announcement" Odin said.

Frigga let out a long sigh, standing there, clearly unsure what was happening.

"I give you both my blessing Loki, to marry Aria" Odin smiled.

Loki smiled like he couldnt believe this.

"You shall be married as soon as possible"

He turned to Aria, holding her.

"You are going to be mine, my love. Body and soul" He thought.

"Congratulations" Frigga said.

"I shall announce it to the council later. But congratulations. And welcome to the family Aria"

"Thank you sire" She bowed her head.

Heimdall hugged his daughter.

"Isnt it supposed to be me, who weds first?" Thor asked.

"You have to find a suitable wife Thor" Odin commented.

Clearly they didnt think Sif was suitable. Thor slapped Loki on the back, almost knocking him over, then he squeezed Aria.

"Sister" He boomed.

This made her laugh.

"This evening, the leader of Vhelhelim arrives with his daughter, we should get prepared" Odin then said, as he got up.

Aria instantly felt Loki tensing up over this.

"Lady Madeline is coming?" Thor questioned, his smile fading too.

"Yes" Odin replied.

Frigga and Loki exchanged glances, while Aria was left wondering what was going on.

As they left the hall, Aria glanced at Lokis troubled face.

"Whats this deal with this Lady Madeline?" She then asked.

Loki paused, glanced around, before pulling her away from everyone, to a quiet corner.

"Me and Madeline, had a little fling. I wasnt in love, but I let her believe that I was. And we were caught, in a, erm, compromising position, by my mother. It almost caused problems"

Aria chuckled.

"If you werent in love Loki, then why?"

"Because she was destined to wed Thor"

Aria understood now, Loki had been jealous of his brother.

"I'm sorry" He offered.

She placed his hand on his face, smiling sweetly.

"You have nothing to be sorry about my love. We all have a past. But Im your future, and that is what matters"

He leaned in and kissed her, passionately.

"Plus, am sure she will have moved on"

That evening, after they had arrived, they had a gathering of everyone in the hall. Aria was by the balcony talking to a few people. She could see Loki by the opposite side. Chatting to someone from the other realm. When she watched as the beautiful Madeline walked over to him. She was slim, elegant, with long wavy blonde hair, a royal blue dress on and with her breasts almost spilling over the top. She exchanged words with Loki, who instantly looked back at her, awkward, as she softly put her hand onto his arm.