Julianna woke the next morning to a fuzzy body next to her. She looked and Fenrir lying next to her. She smiled and looked around noticing she was in Loki's room but Loki wasn't anywhere in sight. She heard raised voices in the hall, but she didn't have the strength to climb out of bed.
Loki came in slamming the door behind him. He stopped when he noticed she was awake and walked to her sitting on the bed. "Morning pet did I wake you?" He asked studying her face she shook her head. He noticed she was stroking Fernir's hair. "My pet we need to talk ...well I need you to listen to me ..please ." He said.
She looked at him in confusion. "You can tell me anything you know this." She said, he sighed "You asked me about my past and I find it necessary to tell you now ...I was married before and I have 3 kids one of which is laying there next to you." He said pointing to Fenrir.
She looked at him then at Fenrir and back at Loki, a look of confusion on her face. She stayed quiet for several minutes. Just as she was about to say something the door opened and Thor stood there. Julianna was shocked it had only been a month since he left. Thor came to her and Loki moved.
"My love, mother summoned me and told me what happened are you ok?" He asked, she nodded. Thor leaned down and kissed her, she blushed. His kiss didn't feel right ...it felt out of place but she kissed him back. Thor looked at Fenrir and looked at Loki confused.
"When did he come back and why is he with Julianna?" Thor asked getting up and standing next to Loki. Loki shrugged and called Fenrir. He cast a sad look at Julianna then left the room. Thor sat back next to her "I hate to say it I can't stay long I just needed to see if you were ok I was worried." He said stroking her cheek.
She sighed it was a comforting gesture but still felt odd. "I'm fine I promise I will take some time to heal but I'll be fine I promise...I'm glad you came back to check on me." She said and he smiled. Frigga entered the room she smiled at both of them. "I'm sorry I had to call, he would've been angry otherwise," Frigga said looking at Julianna.
"I appreciate it thank you, it was a wonderful surprise," Juliana said smiling at Frigga. "It's time to check your bandages..where are Loki and Fenrir?" Frigga asked as she sat and started to redress her wounds. "I don't know when Thor came in Loki and Fenrir left not saying anything," Juliana said a sad look on her face. Frigga noticed the look but didn't say anything.
When Frigga finished she excused herself leaving Thor and Julianna alone. Thor sat with her again and she scooted over and he sat so she could lay her head on his chest. she fell asleep and so did Thor. Julianna woke up and Thor was gone a note In his place she read it. 'I'm sorry my love I didn't want to wake you I ahead to go back to earth stay safe ...Thor'
Julianna sighed getting out of bed she found a simple teal dress and Flatts at the end of the bed. She dressed and went looking for Loki. She was wandering the halls and as she reached the library she found him. He was sitting at a table surrounded by books with Fenrir at his feet.
Fenrir noticed her first and his tail started to wag. Loki looked down then looked in her direction. Her heart ached for him but she was unsure about what he told her. She needed time to think but didn't want to be away from him.
"Pet I can go away for a while so you can have time to think ...I don't mind but if I do would you keep Fenrir here to help protect you? " He asked coming closer. she involuntarily stepped back as he got closer. Her body and heart protesting this movement ." how did you...." She said unable to finish the sentence.
" I told you when I was in your mind when you were injured we would be connected for a little while you absorbed some of my power ... but it will disappear in a few days ." He said the look of sadness on his face again. She didn't answer....she couldn't answer him.
"Where would you go? ...This is your home." She said looking at him. He looked at the floor and took a minute to answer. " I still need to finish helping Heimdall..so I have that option ." He said. she stood there torn she didn't know how to answer him.
"I don't want you to go .....but I need time to sort out myself ...and I'd love it if Fenrir stayed ...it gives me a peace of mind to know even if you are not here you are close ." tears formed in her eyes. He cupped her face.
"You know I would do anything for you remember that ...and your welcome to stay in my room as long as you need...I need to go talk to mother ...I will miss you, my pet." he kissed her forehead and left the library. She watched him go in shock as the play of emotions took over. She felt lost like she couldn't breathe.
She stumbled out of the library back to Loki's room and lay on the bed with Fenrir and passed out. She tossed and turned all night with guilt playing games on her emotions. What had she done? She Sent away the man she loved.