King Loki

Chapter 27
Giddy was the only word she could use to describe how she felt. She'd slept alone the night before, having politely turned down Loki's advances. As usual he did not push her.
Cephera needed no escort to Tony's room as Loki lifted that rule just for her, showing his trust in her. The more trust he gave her, the more she felt strange, almost guilty.
There were times she often wondered how her relationship with Loki would play out. It seemed odd to see herself as anything but another woman to him and yet, somehow, he made her feel like the only woman for him.
She felt guilt that she no longer thought of escape plans for herself and her friends. Her mind was forever turned to helping Loki gain control of this world permanently, a fact her friend Tony would not approve of.
She wondered if she'd made the right decision carrying on such a strange relationship with the God of Mischief.
When Cephera stepped into Tony's room he was actually still lazing in bed, one arm thrown over his eyes. "And what can I do for you today 'oh most annoying one'?" Tony asked.
Cephera assumed he thought she was Loki and shook her head. "Only to bring good news 'oh most sarcastic one'." She replied laughing when he uncovered his face to look at her.
"This is unexpected. Although all my visitors are usually unexpected." He sat up. He looked as though he'd fallen asleep in a hurry, all his clothes still on and disheveled.
"I've arranged a new set up for you and Pepper. Loki has allowed for her to come stay the night with you once a week." Cephera was too excited to start with an explanation.
"Really? And where did our great monarchs sudden generosity come from?" Tony eyed her and Cephera stared back. How could she explain the complicated relationship she'd begun with the King. "You're sleeping with him." Tony assumed standing and giving her a look of pride.
"I am not sleeping with him..., for that purpose." Cephera admitted, but refused to be put in the category of manipulator.
"But you are sleeping with him?" Tony raised an eyebrow and Cephera knew she blushed. "Pipsqueak, you know how dangerous he is. You can't trust him." Tony started his lecture and Cephera sighed heavily. It wasn't the sex Tony was worried about, it was her clear attachment to the King.
"He's not how you think he is. You have tunnel vision. He means to do great things with this world...,"
"Until he gets bored. Bored of the human race, bored of you. Cephera when I suggested sleeping with him I meant for you to leave your feelings out of it." He rubbed his forehead.
"Tony...," she didn't know how to explain. How she felt about Loki was different than how she'd felt for anyone else. The way he treated her was different than any other. She couldn't fathom having kept her feelings separate to coldly use him for information. She cared for the King. "Loki is our hope for a new and positive world. Earth isn't the same anymore and it never will be." Cephera straighten her stance, holding her ground.
"He's using you," she'd never seen Tony be so serious, or so worried before.
"No, he's not. If you could see us...,"
"But I can't, can I? Forever trapped in this room, my prison. I'm not a free man. My assets belong to Loki now. My girlfriend is his servant and my friend is his lover. Nothing about this new world speaks peace and love to me." He turned from her.
"You're stubborn. Things are not going to change that quickly." Cephera pursed her lips. "I'm working on things. He listens to me."
"Banner?" Tony asked booting up his computer, changing the subject.
"I've found Banner, he doesn't want to be a part of this world. He doesn't even want to be awake for it. Loki has him sedated into a coma and Dr. Banner wants to stay that way. I spoke with him myself." She frowned.
"Makes sense," Tony rubbed his nose. "Dammit." He muttered. "Banner once told me he tried to kill himself, but his other half, the Hulk, wouldn't let him. I guess this is his way out." He began scanning items on his long workbench and tinkering with them.
"Things will get better." Cephera assured him, it was doubtful he believed her.
"I'll take your word for it. Until then at least I can put one frustration aside." Tony looked at Cephera, all judgement gone from his face and a grin replacing it. "When will Pepper be here?"
Cephera felt her heart lift a margin. Tony hardly stayed irritated long. "Tonight. She'll be here after supper and allowed to stay until tomorrow after breakfast."
"Lots of time to catch up," he smirked.
"I have to go. Loki's expecting me for breakfast," she said.
"Cephera, I trust you, but Loki..., he's bad news." Tony reminded her.
"I'll be careful," she replied unsure how else to respond. She left Tony behind to fiddling with his things.
XxX
The food was good, as usual. Cephera stood from her chair after wiping her mouth and finishing her water. Loki also stood and stepped up beside her, one arm sliding behind her back and his fingers caressing her waist.
"I missed your warmth last night," he told her. Whispering it against her ear. "I find it much calmer, easier to face my tedious days after having woken in your arms."
Cephera smiled at his words. They were alone in this private room. Servants would only come to fetch the plates once he rang the bell. Until then, she was at the mercy of his smooth words. She knew what he was hinting at. What he was trying to draw from her.
She'd chosen not to go to bed with him the night before only because she didn't wish to make a habit of it. She enjoyed knowing they had much more to do with one another than just sex.
He never failed to ease her mind on the subject. Still spending time with her in his tower, going over books she found interesting. Devoting his attention to the things she valued more than sex. Intimacy was only aspect that made a relationship strong, she was learning that now.
Loki never seemed angry with her for pushing him away to sleep separately and turning down his attempt to seduce her. His patience only made her heart beat that much faster. Made her want him that much more.
This was the first time he'd ever approached her in this manner in the dinning room. It was usually in his tower or the bedroom. She didn't stop his light kisses along her neck and shoulder. His hand sliding down her hip to curve downward and cup between her thighs through her dress.
She gasped when he kissed her harder, biting her lower lip. "Maybe we should go upstairs." She suggested turning around to face him only to have her ass pressed to the edge of the long table.
"Here will do," he told her kissing her once again. He pulled her skirt up before forcing her to sit on the table. Their clothes remained on and he continued kissing her even as he freed his length from his pants.
She moaned as he entered her heat. She knew enough about him now to recognize a quickie when they started. This happened often when she'd refused him a day or two.
She braced herself, allowing him to thrust at his desired speed. She closed her eyes attempting to keep her noise level down, but it was difficult.
"I want to cum inside you." He whispered into her ear his voice strained as he was holding back his efforts for her approval.
It had been the first time he'd asked, and she was surprised he did. Usually he just pulled out. With Krystoff she was only use to having seed planted inside her that when Loki first pulled out she'd been amused by his seeds consistency.
Cephera nodded with a gasp to the word yes. The thought drove her a little wild. She always enjoyed the knowledge of knowing a part of him was a part of her. Of course him at the time was Krystoff, but this time it wasn't and this thought was still a little alien to her.
She hadn't time to think between her consent, his last few thrusts, and his satisfied groan. He spilled his seed inside her and she moaned. When Loki backed away, his cock slipping from her, she felt a bit of cum drip out.
Getting off the table, she fixed her underwear as Loki readjusted his own clothing. Cephera had just managed to push her dress back down over her legs when the doors to the dining room swung open with such force they collided with the wall. It made Cephera jump from her spot, forgetting her euphoria as her eyes landed on her ex-lover.
"Krystoff!" She cried, her eyes wide with shock.
"What is the meaning of this?" Loki demanded just as his guards came rushing up behind Krystoff.
"We tried to stop him," one of them insisted.
"Cephera, come with me." Krystoff's voice was deep, insistent. His blue eyes fixed only on her.
"How are you even here?" Cephera asked shaking her head. Was she dreaming?
"It doesn't matter. Come here." Another demand, Krystoffs finger pointing to his side.
"So, you are the man who couldn't see beyond his own desires to understand what he had at his side." Loki stepped between them.
"I've nothing to say to you. Let her go and we'll leave quietly." Krystoff threatened.
"Let her go? She is mine. You were not content to have her as she was. Suppressing her yearning to learn, blaming her for your downfalls." Loki growled.
"She's better off at my side than a war criminals." Krystoff spat, Cephera had never heard him speak in such a tone.
"Excuse me," Cephera stepped around Loki. "The two of you need to back off. I'm not a possession you own. I make my own choices." Cephera felt miffed that suddenly she'd become the object in the room in which they spoke of so possessively. She threw Loki a glare before turning her eyes back to Krystoff. "I will not go. I have made my choice and I choose to stay here." She told him firmly.
"You don't have a choice. Once your father finds out about what's been going on here, he'll force you home." He made a step forward and Cephera heard a growl low in Loki's throat.
"No he won't. Seraphina won't allow that. Once she knows I am happy, she'll accept my choice, as should you." Cephera set her jaw in determination. "Even if I returned I would not be with you Krystoff, if that is what you are hoping. We had this conversation before I left, I do not want to be with you anymore." She reminded him.
"I've been a fool, I know, but I beg for another chance. Just come home, let me show you." He offered his hand but Cephera was already shaking her head.
"No," she repeated. She couldn't make herself more clear. "We are making progress here. Soon the Earth will see a peaceful time again. You've nothing to fear about leaving me here." She added for good measure.
"If you won't come with me, then I'm staying." Krystoff declared. Cephera sighed and rubbed her temple in frustration. "I'll aide you against those who are opposing you, but I'll not stop proving which of us is the better choice for her." He spoke straight to Loki this time.
"Accepted," Loki said shocking Cephera even more.
"What!?" She cried turning her head to look at him so hard that her neck cracked in the process.
"Glad we can agree on something." Krystoff continued as if Cephera hadn't spoken at all.
"This is insane, you can't stay here." Cephera interjected.
"I can't go home until you either come with me, or I know you are truly safe. I'm staying." This time she could see the determination in his face and her head throbbed at the beginning of a headache.

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