She followed Loki down the hall, after hall, and then out of the castle. They finally made it to Heimdall and the biofrost. "How does this work?" She asked. "Well, let's just say you and Loki have to hold onto each other, and I'd recommend not closing your eye; you may get motion sickness." Heimdall said.
She nodded as Loki walked up to her. He wrapped his arms around her waist, sending shivers down her spine. The biofrost opened, and she looked in as it was beautiful. They walked into it, and she was lying on Loki with his arms wrapped tightly around her waist.
She looked up at Loki, who was watching her intently. She was going to say something but a wave of nausea hit, so she closed her mouth and laid her head back on his chest. The trip that took them days by ship took minutes in the biofrost. They arrived inside the main doors of her castle.
Her father's maids greeted them. It took Julianna a few to regain composure, and then she asked, "Where is my father ?" they followed the maid to her father's chambers. Once there, she saw her father on his bed asleep and the castle doctor at his bedside.
The doctor saw her and walked over to her. "Your father's cancer has gotten worse; there is nothing we can do. I'd say he has only a few days left." The doctor said. Julianna's eyes teared up as she walked to her father. She sat next to him, and his eyes opened.
"I'm sorry my beautiful daughter but I needed you to come back and sort things out here ...before the kingdoms are joined you have some decisions to make ...and the crowning ceremony has to happen before I die." her father said breathlessly. " Yes, father, now rest. I will check on you later." She said. he nodded and went to sleep.
She motioned Loki to follow her. She led him to her room, and he followed, stopping again just outside the door ." Why won't you come in...what changed while you were gone? " She asked, looking at him close to breaking into tears ." pet I thought you hated me that's why I stayed away ...the connection we had faded after I left I was lost ...I didn't know if you ever wanted to see me again...and you didn't call," Loki said coming to her
He cupped her face, causing electricity to run through her. His eyes lit up, and the desire he still had for her was there as strong as ever. She rested her head in his hand. "I don't hate you. I needed time to sort things out. I love you more than words can say ...and I don't know what to do anymore ."
She sighed as he continued to stroke her cheek. He pulled her to him and slammed his mouth down on hers. She moaned God how she missed the feel of his mouth on hers. She felt his tongue trying to enter her mouth, so she parted her lips, and his tongue slipped in.
She was lost in his kiss. She missed the first knock at the door. She jumped at the second knock. Loki sighed and released her. He answered the door, and there stood a maid. "Lady Julianna, your presence is requested in the meeting room." The maid said, not looking Loki in the eyes.
"Tell them I will be there in a moment. I need to freshen up," Julianna said the maid nodded bowed, and left. Julianna turned towards the bathroom but before she could move Loki was behind her "I love you too pet and as I told you when we first met I won't leave you until you send me away ...no matter the circumstances."
Loki said, kissing her head and swatting her butt. She giggled and went into the bathroom. she freshened up and went into her room. she found Loki scanning her books. "Interesting collection." He said, and she nodded, they left. As they reached the meeting room, the entire royal council was there.
The lead counsel man gestured to her father's chair at the head of the table she sat. Fenrir sat at her left, and Loki stood by the chair on her right. The counsel looked at Loki, confused. "Lady Julianna, we need to discuss the crowning ceremony ...it needs to be done tomorrow; the only thing missing is someone to walk you to the crown since your father's ill."
The counsel all looked worried. "Well, all that they have to be is royal, right?" She asked, looking at the head of the council. He nodded. "Then can't Loki do it? He is a prince of Asgard and here as long as I need him." She looked at Loki, who nodded.
The head counsel man stood looking at Loki." Are you okay doing this prince, Loki? " Loki looked at him then at Julianna, who was looking up at him, her eyes pleading for help." Of course, I will as she said I'm here to help as long as she needs me." He said her face lit up, and his heart fluttered. After that, they had some discussion about colors.
Oddly enough, Julianna picked emerald green and purple. As the meeting came to a close, she looked exhausted. Just then, her stomach growled, causing her to blush embarrassed. "Pet, I think we need to get some food come." He said, holding his hand out to her.
She took his hand, and they headed to the kitchen. It wasn't quite dinner time, but they got some stuff for a picnic and went to find a peaceful place to have one so they could be alone.