Loki's Secret

Loki spoke as though he had nothing left to lose, spewing venom with abandon. "If that fool Thor had even half of Odin's ruthlessness..."

"No! A third! Even a fifth!"

"He wouldn't have become the laughingstock of Asgard!"

"Enough, Loki!" Frigga roared.

She took a deep breath and forced a faint smile onto her beautiful face. "Loki, there are many misunderstandings between us..."

"One day, you'll understand why your father and I did what we did..."

At that, Frigga looked deeply at Loki inside the prison cell.

"Stay in there and reflect on your mistakes. As long as I'm here, no one will dare hold you accountable for your crimes."

With that, she turned and left without hesitation.

Frigga had to tell Odin at once that news of Hela, the Goddess of Death, had leaked. The safety of Asgard was at stake...

It might even be tied to the legendary Ragnarok.

Loki watched her leave, a flicker of anguish in his eyes.

Then he clenched his fists and slowly closed his eyes.

I'm sorry, Mother...

For Asgard, for Jotunheim...

I have no choice...

Just then, a voice he could not place as male or female sounded in his mind.

Long time no see, my adorable little God of Mischief Loki~

I've missed you to death while we were apart~~~

As the voice spoke, an icy energy swept through his entire body. For an instant, even he, a Frost Giant prince, felt frozen stiff.

Loki pulled his lips into a smile and answered in his mind with utmost caution.

Honored Lord of Evil Spirits, I'm delighted you've come to visit again.

The Lord of Evil Spirits sounded disappointed.

Oh, little Loki, you're always so cold...

My poor little heart hurts~!

Loki forced his twitching lips still and replied fearfully.

*I'm sorry,