Betrothed || Loki ✅

5- Secret Garden

A/N

^Dress Katherine wears to dinner.

CHAPTER 5

"It's a surprise." He told me pulling me closer to him.

We walked further into the dark tunnel and were soon faced with a beautiful garden.

"What is this place?" I asked in bewilderment.

"My secret gardens" he smiled at me "Come on, this is only the entrance, wait till you see inside."

He opened the door and behind it was the most beautiful garden I had ever seen. The garden took my breath away. There were purple flowers hanging over us in the shape of an arch with green leaves draping down like raindrops, the path at the centre of the arch seemed to go on and on without end. It was perfect.

"Loki it's beautiful," I told him still in awe.

"isn't it?" he smiled.

We walked around the garden all care for the outside world diminished. In the moment the only thing that mattered was Loki, I felt this warmth inside me with his every word, his every smile, laugh and smirk. Oh, the things his smirk did to me, ungodly things let me tell you that.

We eventually sat down at a small table in a rounded corner of the large garden, talking about our childhood and family.

"Did you and Ayden fight as often as Thor and I do?" asked Loki.

"Not really, we were actually quite close once, but once father told Ayden that he was next in line for the throne Ayden started attending more meetings and paid more attention to the kingdom then he ever did to me. He kind of shunned me for a few years, left me to live in his shadow while the kingdom swooned over him." 

"I know how you feel." Loki sighed. "Thor was always the more preferable son. He was always seen as some incredible warrior, I grew up in his shadow, living in the shade of his greatness, but he's my brother and I can't get rid of him."

"Ugh, older brothers are the worst." I groaned earning a laugh from Loki.

"Since your brother was such a dick to you the past few years, what did you do all day?" Loki asked me leaning forward onto the table.

"Usually I read books and moped around the palace. What did you do, Thor's ever so good-looking shadow?"

Loki laughed before answering, " During times where I wasn't reading I was either practicing my magic or using my magic to trick those around me." He smirked.

"Of course you did" I shook my head, not at all surprised by his hobbies.

"Well I am the god of mischief and lies" he stated smugly.

Loki stood up and walked away.

"Loki? Where are you going?" I asked him, getting up also.

"Getting you this" He answered turning around to face me holding up a rainbow rose.

"It's rainbow" I giggled.

"Congratulations you aren't colour blind." he remarked sarcastically.

"Shut up." I laughed taking the rose from his hand causing our fingers to graze slightly.

I looked up at him and smiled, "Thank you Loki."

I lent up to him and kissed his cheek lightly.

"You're welcome" he whispered smiling back at me.

"We should probably get back before dinner." Loki reminded abruptly clearing his throat.

"Yes, that would be a good idea." I agreed.

                                                                               ~*~

After Loki walked me to my chambers, I changed into a halter neck dress. I sat at my vanity trying to style my hair when a knock came from my door.

"Come in!" I called out. Two young maids made their way into my chambers, both curtsying.

"Princess Katherine we are here to help you prepare for dinner." the blonde one spoke rising from her curtsy. 

" We are also ordered to assist you in anything you need while you are in Asgard." the taller brunette added.

"Thank you, what are your names?" I asked them softly.

"Liya" spoke the short blonde. before the brunette answered "Melia."

"Well since you two are here can one of you help me style my hair?" I asked.

"Liya is great with hair." chimed Melia.

"What kind of style would you prefer?" asked media coming closer.

"A loose bun of some sort please." 

After a few minutes, Liya had styled my hair in a loose bun with a braid on the side, I absolutely loved it. The thousands of pins she used were digging into my head but it was worth it.

After I had found some heels to match my dress, I walked down to the dining room. 

I was nervous to see Loki again. After I kissed his cheek he had acted weirdly, and I'm not sure why. Had i gone too far? I mean it was just a kiss on the cheek, I don't get why it would be a big deal.

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