The Arrayed

Chapter 3

(Arraya)

I studied the man before me. He was tall and lean and his raven black hair was slicked back. He took my hand in his and leaned towards it to place a kiss on my knuckles. The moment his thin lips touched my skin, I felt a jolt of electricity throughout my body. Not a painful jolt...but a foreign yet very pleasant feeling. My eyes widened in excitement at the shock I felt. Looking back up to Prince Loki, he smirked at me. He could tell that his touch clearly had an effect on me. I blushed out of realization and then thought...cocky. Clearing my throat I nodded at the Prince formally accepting his kind greeting and waited till my handmaids pulled out my chair. Taking a seat, I kept my hands in my lap while watching the Prince watch me. No words were spoken for long moments. We just stared at each other's forms, taking it all in. I could see Prince Loki's eyes grow darker as he concentrated at my chest area. I should be offended, but knowing that this handsome creature desired my physical form, actually seemed to please me. I stared at him and took in his wide shoulders and arms. Letting out a small breath I suddenly had a craving for those arms to be wrapped around me holding me close. Thinking of his body next to mine I began to shiver. Feeling heated, especially from the lower part of my body I looked back up at the Prince and noticed him smirking at me again. Again I blushed and looked down at my hands twisting in my lap.

"Well Prince Loki, I see that you had met your betrothed, my daughter and future Queen of Alfheim-Princess Arraya." The King said breaking us out of our concentration towards one another. The King pulled out his chair and sat down.

"Yes King Freyr, we had made acquaintances. Thank you." Loki said as he swished the wine in his glass before taking a sip.

"Yes father, we are introduced. Thank you."

After that my father clapped his hands and said, "Wonderful!" then towards everyone he announced loudly " Lets eat!"

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(Loki)

I could not stop thinking about this beautiful creature sitting before me. I kept sneaking peaks at her as I ate or took a sip of wine. Her small hands were elegant and graceful and I was completely intrigued with her movements.

As her food reached her mouth she would open those plump rosy lips and devoured the morsel. My cock twitched as she closed those luscious lips to chew her food. Swallowing I briefly closed my eyes to imagine her on her knees before me, taking me in her mouth. Quickly I reopened my eyes and inwardly groaned at my thoughts. Looking back over to the Princess I noticed that her attention left her plate to stare back at me. She was clearly surprised at my ogling. Clearing my throat, I tried to distract her attention from my faux pas by lifting my glass to take another sip of wine. I then attempted to look around elsewhere, anywhere but her for a few moments as best I could. I would not, could not afford being so painfully obvious with my newfound obsession. So instead I turned to briefly glance at the other end of the table. Quickly I caught the eyes of my mother. She was grinning from ear to ear and nodded to me, raising her glass in congratulations. I rolled my eyes and smiled back at her. She could tell I was smitten. So I shook my head in exasperation and moved on to Thor. He stopped momentarily chatting with Freya to lock eyes with me. He put the cutlery he held, down on his plate to give me a thumbs up (A Midgard expression that for some unknown reason he took up, and would not stop) to show his support and approval of my betrothed. Again I rolled my eyes and nodded his acceptance. My eyes then proceeded onto father. I laughed to see that he was deeply submerged with his meal. Seems as if he was enjoying his food immensely since he was smiling as he chewed. I looked back at mother and followed her eyes leaving my father. She rolled her eyes at his preoccupation and then we smiled together. Letting out a breathy laugh I turned back to my food but not before I looked up to see the Princess looking at me over her own food again. I stopped long enough to initiate another smile, which she warmly returned. Again my pants grew unbearably tighter staring at those lips and that mouth. Discreetly I squirmed in my seat to try and adjust the uncomfortable feeling around my groin area.

"So, Prince, what do you think of Alfheim so far?" King Freyr boomed, knocking me out of my perverted thought.

"Well your majesty," I began, " I have not seen very much of it but what ever I did see, I can honestly say that it was breath takingly beautiful." I stated the last words while looking at her. She opened her mouth and inhaled a quick breath- clearly surprised at my double meaning. Smiling again, I showed my teeth in a wide smile and saw her cheeks blush a pretty rose. Glancing back at the King he nodded not really understanding what I meant.

"Well I am happy that you enjoy my realm so far... Arraya will be happy to escort you around the gardens to take in more picturesque views. " He said as he broke another piece of meat off the bone to put in his mouth. After a few chews and a swallow he continued while pointing as best he could with a huge obstacle of meat in his hands. "We have a look out over a hill not far from the castle, from there it seems as if you could see all of Alfheim. It will be my honor to lend you my own horse to ride. The Princess will escort you of course... but WATCH OUT! She is an extremely skilled rider, and I would ask her kindly to not be so sporty on the terrain, but rather insist that she ensures a tranquil ride for you both." the King said towards Arraya sternly.

"That would be wonderful your majesty, I would love to see that view" commenting as I looked at Arraya. Noticing her raising her eyebrows mid sip, she placed down her goblet and nodded at the king.

"Of course father, I will be more than happy to escort the good Prince to sight see." she said. " I would much prefer to meet the rest of the Royal family of Asgard before we leave on this excursion however. "

"I am sure that can be arranged," I said giving her another one of my wide smiles before placing more food in my mouth. Arraya blushed again and smiled back shyly.

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"How very lovely to meet you Princess." Mother said as she enveloped the statuesque beauty before her. She kissed both Arraya's cheeks and stepped back. Arraya smiled regally and curtsied at my mother and father acknowledging their stations.

" Yes your Majesties, it is such an honour to meet both your Royal Highnesses. I am very sorry we had not met before dinner. I hope you can excuse my tardy arrival due to receiving such unexpected news on my future." Mother and Father nodded in understanding.

"Worry not Princess, It is hard news to receive at such short notice." Father said while stepping closer to place a hand on Arraya's shoulder. Arraya curtseyed before my father and put her hand over his then looked up into his eyes and stated,

" I would have you know, that my realm and the peace between Asgard and Alfheim are an extremely important priority of both myself and my father. I would never do anything to create unrest between the two Realms. So I understand the importance of this arrangement and I whole heartedly accept your decree declaring our union."

My blood warmed at her open acceptance of our union. Odin nodded and closed his eyes with a smile etched on his worn face. Obviously impressed and very pleased with her statement. As Arraya stood, Odin stepped back and said,

"Now go child, I believe you have some sight seeing to do."

Arraya nodded then looked at me. Understanding her request I followed the sway of her hips that beaconed to me toward the royal stables.