Aurora is a complicated soul, desperate to find a better meaning in life than being a foot soldier for Hydra. The voices in her head, occasional yet demanding, seem to be pushing her onto a path. The only question is, what's at the end of it? Loki is aiding his brother in Midgardian heroics as a way to avoid Asgard's cells. When he meets Aurora he's fascinated, intrigued by the strange new girl with a knack for shadow work. Perhaps their paths have been destined to intertwine. *this is a somewhat slow burn, especially in comparison to my previous book* (This is a fanfic, I do not own all the characters. This story is mature, though I do post warnings for all triggers and summaries at the end of particularly dark chapters for those who wish to skip.) #1 in Lokilovestory - 06/24/23 #1 in avengersassemble - 08/19/23