Loki's Throne

Ch. 20

But the question remained: Did I trust Loki? Fully trust Loki?

"Yes, Loki. I do trust you."

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"You could say the most sincere thing and be lying through your teeth."

Loki looks taken aback by these words. I know that it will only take one more word to break him, one more to sentence for those words to rip him apart.

I know that, but still say: "And you wanted me to trust you."

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~Loki's p.o.v.~

I sat down in my chair, reading Gone With The Wind by the firelight.

I had many questions: Would Rhett and Scarlett ever fall in love? He certainly is caring for her very much. And what of her and Ashley?

I bow my head down. The more I read this book, the more I thought of Alex. Would we ever fall in love? I care for her very much. And what of her and Fandral?

I sighed. It was already late, and Alex still hadn't come back. Where could she be?

Rhett put Scarlett and Melanie into the carriage to drive to Tara, and they started to drive as the city of Atlanta was burning to the ground behind them.

I wonder what happened to that girl. I hope she isn't escaping from a burning city too.

It's not that I couldn't trust Alex's judgement. The Avenger had proven herself of having incredible wisdom and intelligence, and could definitely hold herself in a fight with her battle skills and knacks for strategies.

It's just...I couldn't help but be worried about her.

I put down Gone With The Wind and walked out. "Alex?" I said lightly, half expecting her to answer me.

I sigh. Alex is no where by my room. "Ugh, Alex, why can't you be a fangirl? Then you'd come running at the mere presence of Loki," I say tiredly.

I walk the halls in search of Alex. I mean, yes, I am upset at what she said earlier. That was kind of uncalled for. But I care about her too much to be mad forever. Especially if she's missing.

I try to use my magic to feel her presence. I reach out and find her about 2 miles out, in the forest. Why would she be in the forest?

I get on my horse (no, not Slepnir) and ride out. About 15 minutes later, I arrive by Alex. I can see her sitting against a tree.

I get down from the horse and walk towards her. "Alex?"

Fandral looks up at me, and I realize that he and Alex had been conversing before I came into the picture.

"Oh, I...I guess I'll come back later." i say quietly, turning around towards my horse.

"Loki," I hear. I turn around to see Alex coming up behind me.

"Yes?" I ask. I stand by my horse, holding her reigns in my hands. She neighs quietly and I pat her head. She isn't used to Alex.

Alex wraps her arms around me. "I'm sorry."

That took me by surprise. I wrap My arms around her too and look down at her to see her looking up.

"Terribly sorry." She adds.

I chuckle. "Its okay. I shouldn't have said anything either."

She puts her head into my chest. "I'll make it up to you somehow, Loki."

I smile and whisper in her ear, "I know a few ways you could make it up."

"Pendejo, I try apologizing and you start being a perv. Go away, Loki."

I smile and get up on my horse, watching Alex walk back to Fandral, feeling my smile fade away with every step she takes.

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Yes. I know. This one is short. I'm sorry.