Rebirth (Completed)

Confession Time

It has been a year since Anika first arrived on Asgard and threatened Prince Loki's life which made her get tossed into a prison cell for a couple of days until her trial. Her sentence was to serve the roguish prince and give him full permission to use her in any way he wished which resulted in some steamy nights of blissful sex. Even though Loki never told her personally she knew deep down that he has fallen in love with her.

It was now or never and today she was going to do it. Anika is going to confess her love to the trickster and hopefully he is going to also confess his love for her. She placed a hand on her growing womb and cooed gently to the little one that was inside her. "Today, my precious one, your father will find out about my love for him."

In response to her voice the baby moved causing her to giggle like a love-struck schoolgirl. Anika smiled and stood up from the chair that she was currently sitting on while waiting for Loki to come back from his training with Thor.

Walking back towards the bed she decided to conceal her womb with magic so that Loki will not notice the difference. She was afraid that he might lash out in anger and hurt the baby. she told herself arguing against the thoughts that hiding the truth from the prince would be betraying him.

Suddenly the door bursts open and Loki stormed in looking like he wanted to strangle something. Anika bit her lip and forced herself not to tremble in his presence as he made his way over to where she was standing.

"My prince," Anika bowed in respect, "what seems to be troubling you?"

Loki growled a reply, "That oaf of a brother." Then he sat down on the bed while clenching and unclenching his hands. "I want to kill him," he spoke again using his dangerous tone.

Anika willed herself to remain calm for the baby's sake and took her place behind him so that she can massage his shoulders. His muscles slowly began to relax and he moaned in appreciation while tilting his head back.

She smirked knowing that he was now putty in her hands and she took the advantage of his vulnerability. She whispered into his ear, "How does that feel?" Loki just moaned in reply and she knew that he was enjoying this.

Once she worked out all of his knots, she pulled him by the shoulders against her chest and began stroking his forehead. Loki hummed in content and began to doze off. She smiled knowing all too well what kind of affect she had on him. 'Maybe I should just let him rest first and then I will tell him.'

Ever so gently Anika moved their positions so that she was lying down on his chest feeling the rise and fall of lungs. She sighed quietly as she listened to the beating of his heart. 'Oh my love, if only you knew how much I love you.'

The next thing she realized was that she had also fallen asleep while listening to the rhythm of the prince's heart for it was now the evening and shadows danced across the sleeping man. Ever so slowly she gently rolled off Loki and slipped out of bed. She was halfway to the door when two strong arms wrapped themselves around her waist.

"Where do think are you going, my dear?" Loki purred while nuzzling her neck which caused a shiver of pleasure to run through her.

"I thought it was best to allow you to sleep some more while I go and take a bath," she answered in a squeaky voice, "but since you are awake I might as well prepare you your dinner."

Reluctantly Loki released her and she whimpered softly once she felt the extra warmth leave. "Don't take too long, my dove," he stated and kissed her knuckles. She nodded and quickly walked out of his chambers heading down towards the kitchen when the maids were preparing a grand fest for the royal family.

Loki never joined his family since she has become his personal maid and Anika always wondered why he kept himself locked in his chambers most of the time.

Thirteen minutes later she was making her way back towards his chambers holding a tray. Anika knocked lightly on the door before walking in once she heard him call, Enter. She placed the tray on the little table and backed away with her head bow.

Peeking through her eyelashes she watched as the trickster sat down and began eating the meal. She jumped in surprised when he chuckled breaking the silence.

"I know you are watching me, Anika," he said his eyes still fixed on his meal, "I can feel your stares."

"Forgive me, milord," she apologize, "but I can't help but stare at this magnificent being that is before me."

Loki laughed at her remark and finally turned his head to face her. When his emerald green eyes met hers she felt her heart race and she knew it was time.

"Loki," she barely whispered his name for she feared he would be angry by her boldness to call him by his first name."

"Yes, milady?" It has been a long time since he addresses her with that title and she blinked in surprised as well as blushed.

"I...I," she hesitated before continuing in a much bolder tone, "I love you."

There she finally said those words that have been burning on her tongue for a couple of days now. It felt good to finally confess what she felt towards the prince and she smiled while placing a hand on her womb.

Loki didn't say anything and went back to eating. When she noticed that he didn't respond the way she hoped, she wanted to curl up in a ball and cry. She totally gave her heart to him and he refused to even look at her. Tears pricked in the corner of her eyes and one forced its way down her face. What a fool she was thinking that he would confess his love for her back. She sniffed and two more tears rolled down her face.

"You are dismissed," he commanded in a firm voice while waving his hand.

Anika bowed before running out of his room and into her own chambers. She threw herself unto the bed in a heap and bawled. 'How could he?' Anika thought and then she buried her head into the pillow to scream in agony and frustration. That night she cried herself to sleep without anyone to comfort her aching heart.