Prolouge-Past
“Well, that was fun.” The man stood up, ran his fingers through his hair, and searched the dark room for his things. “Don’t call me. If you have a kid, leave your message at the beep.” And he left.
I groaned and stood up. “Ow, owowow.” I clutched my head in my hands, applying what was probably enough pressure to turn dinos into diamonds. “Oh, Hades, that hurts.” Keeping a hand on my head, I walked to the kitchenette in the small room to get a glass of water. Sip by sip, the water level slowly lowered until the only water in the cup was drops.
My phone lit up, but I ignored it as a silver glow in the mirror attracted my attention. I turned to see my veins lit up. Exasperated gasps escaped my mouth as I saw silver light, my magic, running from my arms and legs and too my-
Oh no
I’m pregnant.
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“Ania” I heard my name in a harsh whisper. Looking up from the sudsy floor, I saw the prince. “Ania, come here.”
I smirked and shook my head. Slowly I stood up and walked to the little corner. “Loki, what is it?” He kissed the silver ring on my left hand. “Loki,”
“Let me court you, Ania. Please.” I sighed and started to pull away, but he pulled me closer. “Ania, please. I love you.”
A smile worked it’s way onto my lips as a smirk worked it’s way onto his. He knew he won. “I guess it’s time to make it official?” He bent forward to kiss me. I rested my head on his shoulder and in a timid, quiet tone I told him. “I’m pregnant.”
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“Run!” I listened and went as fast as I could. I’m not gonna get hit. I’m not gonna get hit. I’m not gonna ge-
SPLASH
I got hit.
“Momma’s hit!” I smiled at the little girl. “Daddy got momma!” Loki came over and scooped up the 2 year old which prompted a squeal.
A laugh joined in. “Looks like Daddy has Sphine now.” The two of them. They’re so sweet. At first glance, there would be no doubt that they were father and daughter.
Unfortunately, they weren’t.
“Mommy, can we get ice cream?” Sphine drew me out of my head. She had a little puppy dog begging face on. I almost said no, but then I looked at my husband.
“Wifey, can we get ice cream?” Loki had an expression that was an exact copy of Sphine's.
I sighed and shrugged. “You guys know I can’t resist that face!” Sphine smiled and started singing as she ran towards the ice cream shop. Loki held out a hand for me. “Did you really have to make the water that cold?” He laughed and kissed the top of my head.
“Don’t tell me you despise the cold?”
“Not yet I don’t.” I yelped when his hand landed on my ass. “Loki Laufeyson! Watch those hands!”
He just laughed in response.
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Sphine was sitting on the edge of the vanity with a math book in her lap as I got ready for work. “Wait, so 7 times 2 is just 7 plus 7?” I nodded, unable to verbally answer due to the bobby pins I was holding in my teeth. “Oh, that makes sense.” She did a couple more problems before setting it aside. “How many bobby pins do you use?”
“5 on a good day.” Putting in my last one, I turned to check my bun in the mirror. It wasn’t the best one I’ve done, but it would pass ballerina and military inspections. “Are you done, honey?” She nodded proudly. “Okay, lets go find your dad.” I helped her down and held her hand as we walked down to Loki’s office. “Oh darling.” I called out. He turned around and immediately you could see the love in his eyes.
“Where are you going in that?” He picked up Sphine and set her in his lap.
“Work. I told you that I was going to be called in tonight.”
His nose scrunched up. “Are you going to Helheim?” I nodded making him groan. “You’re going to get yourself killed one of these days. Or worse, caught.”
I moved to him, my heels clicking as they hit the floor. “I’ve been doing this since I was 12. I’ll be fine Loki.” I turned to Sphine who was playing with Loki’s rings. “I’m going to visit Auntie Hel, I’ll be back with a slice of pie soon, okay baby?”
“Okay momma. Tell Auntie I said hi!” Loki set her on the floor and ushered me out.
“Auntie Hel? When were you going to tell me that our daughter has met one of the siblings of the dead?”
I unlocked the car and set my bag in it. “Sphine answered my necklace one day. I was in the shower,” I glanced to him “With you handcuffing me to the curtain rod if I remember correctly.” He smiled at the memory. “Loki, I’m working on getting out. Okay? I waited for you when you found out about Laufey and then about Odin, and then Thanos. I only ask that you wait for me. Please?” Loki nodded and kissed me. “I love you; I’ll be home before dinner.”
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I wish I could say that it worked. I wish I could say that I got out.
“Again? It’s the 5th time this month!”
“Ania, you told me that was the last time.”
“Momma, when can I go with you? Daddy leaves me at the daycare.”
“Mom, where did dad go?”
“It’s over Ania! I’m picking up the papers tomorrow!”
I looked over to the woman in the bed as she groaned and sat up. “That never gets old.” Her eyes set upon my naked back. “Ania, are you sure that you want out? We wouldn’t be able to do this.”
“Hel, you’re my best friend, I would do anything for you, but Loki’s gone. I need to take care of Sphine.” She shook her head, smiling.
“Just once a month. That’s all I ask. I’ll make sure you and your daughter are safe.” What could go wrong with that? I nodded. “Wonderful.”
“I have to go.” I stood up and grabbed my dress. “Bye Hel.”
“Bye bye Ania.”