Epilogue Mist

Three Years Later

The door in front of me swung open and I saw a disheveled Loki staring back at me. He was naked from the waist up, an oversized pair of Heimdall’s boxers barely clinging to his hips. I’d definitely woken him up.

“Sorry for waking you,” I said, doing my best not to stare. “But have you seen Baldr?”

Loki shook his head. “Up until ten seconds ago, the only thing I’ve seen this morning was my mate’s dick.”

My cheeks burned, but I could tell Loki was anything but embarrassed. “Right… sorry.”

“He’s probably out wandering around doing something stupid like he usually does.” Loki took a step back, swinging the door closed. “Now if you’ll excuse me, my breakfast is waiting for me.”

I couldn’t help but grin as the door snapped shut. It looked like Loki was in for a meaty breakfast from Heimdall. After three years of being together, it was nice to see they still couldn’t get enough of one another. Thor and Flynn were no different. Baldr and I were just as bad too, although I felt like we fucked outside of the resort much more than the others. But I guess that’s what happened when two witches with teleportation magic got together. We had a lot of ground to cover and sometimes the change of scenery was nice. Who didn’t love getting boned in picturesque locations?

However, this morning I’d woken up in Baldr’s bed alone. It wasn’t like him to run off, especially when today was such a momentous occasion. Today Thor and Heimdall were officially reuniting the Hati and Skoll packs for the first time in nearly one hundred and fifty years. That meant that all Alphas and their mates were required to attend. So why had Baldr chosen this morning of all mornings to run off?

I sighed, running a hand through my messy, slept on hair. It wasn't like Baldr to run off when he was needed. He was usually so responsible, especially when it came to pack matters. I decided to check the resort grounds one more time before resorting to more drastic measures.

As I walked through the lush gardens, my mind wandered to the upcoming ceremony. The reunification of the Hati and Skoll packs was a big deal, and tensions were already running high. If Baldr didn't show up, it could be seen as a slight against both packs. I shuddered at the thought of the political fallout. Heimdall had just barely been able to talk his pack into joining Thor’s, but there was still more than a century’s worth of animosity boiling under the surface. We couldn’t risk anything being out of place, especially the man who had brought Tyr’s reign of terror to an end. If anything, Baldr was the puzzle piece we needed to make all this work.

I caught myself smirking. It was incredible how much I’d adjusted to life with the wolves, how much I cared about their matters even though I wasn’t one of them. Not only had I gotten out of my magical prison thanks to Baldr, but now I was fully assimilated into a family I didn’t know how I’d ever lived without.

Living at the Hati Resort had been the best three years of my life. And even though everything was going well, I could tell Baldr and I were both getting restless. Thanks to his tutelage, I’d come to control my power. But both of us were feeling a bit… repressed. There was really no place in Fenris for us to stretch our magic and really see how far it could go. Not to mention, both of us were dying to go back to Asgard. With Freya’s spellbook complete, we had everything we needed to go anywhere and do anything.

The need for adventure was palpable between us. But the family and the pack needed us too. And until that was settled, we’d just have to wait.

Just as I was about to give up and start knocking on doors, I caught a spark of Baldr’s magic through our bond. Closing my eyes, I reached through our connection, trying to feel where he was. It was like a scrying spell, but free thanks to our mated bond. My consciousness slipped through the ether, reaching out until it touched his mind. The moment it did, I saw a flash of a familiar hot spring and a single word in Baldr’s voice filled my mind.

“Come.”

With a smile on my face, I made my way out of the resort through the back and began to climb higher up the mountain. I knew the path well after three years of visiting the secret spot Baldr loved so much. We usually went up there at least once a week during the winter. But now it was high summer and the air was warm with the scent of wildflowers blooming on the mountain. So high up there was still a bit of chill in the air, but not enough to stop the green things from exploding into splendor.

When my path ended at a sheer rock face, I knew I was in the right place. The bond with Baldr was much stronger and I could feel his excitement as I neared. It was almost like he was expecting me. On the edge of his emotions was something concealed, like a surprise. I didn’t know what it was, but his anticipation was contagious. I found myself trembling with excitement as I began to climb. Thor had thankfully installed a rebar ladder set right into the stone, making it more than simple to climb the fifteen feet to the upper ledge. From there it was just a quick jaunt through the trees before I stepped into the clearing.

There, sitting at the edge of his family’s secret hot spring, was Baldr, his silver hair plastered against his skull as he dripped water all over the stone. He was completely naked of course and on full display with just his feet in the water. Steam rose up all around him as he glanced back at me with those golden eyes I loved so much, his face curling into a smile.

“Took you long enough,” he grinned.

“You left me less than zero clues,” I replied, stepping closer to him as I pulled my shirt off. “How was I supposed to know?”

“I left a note on the kitchen counter.”

“I didn’t see one.”

“I’m sure I did,” he replied, brows furrowed as he watched me continue to strip.

Catching sight of his clothes in a pile off to the side, I added mine to his. However, a thought crossed my mind, and I reached down, grabbing his jeans and stuffing my hand in the right pocket. Just as I suspected, I felt a piece of paper there and pulled it out.

“Uh… you mean this note?” I asked, waving it at him.

“Fuck…”

I just laughed. “It’s fine. Even if I had to sit down and scry for you, it’s not like you could’ve gone far.” I slipped off my underwear, stepping out of them as I joined him at the edge of the pool. The hot water felt good after my hike up the mountain. “I did wake up your brother though… and interrupted his blowjob I think.”

“Thor?”

I shook my head. “Loki.”

“Fuck. I bet he wasn’t happy about that.”

“Is he ever happy about anything?”

“Honestly, since we killed Tyr, I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so happy.”

“Oh… yeesh,” I sighed, rubbing the back of my neck. “He must’ve been a hoot as a child then.”

“He’s always been a bit grumpy.”

“Well, he’s really grumpy now,” I said with a shrug. “Oh well.” I reached out, wrapping an arm around Baldr’s waist and sliding closer to him until we were hip to hip. “So… why did you want me to meet you out here?” I reached up, brushing the wet hair out of his face. “I can feel you hiding something, but it feels like a good thing. What's going on?”

Baldr’s smile widened as he stared at me. “Today is the rejoining of the packs,” he began. “And after we’re done with that… we won’t really be needed here anymore. At least, not as much as we have been.”

“Okay.”

“So… I was thinking, if you want, we could maybe take a trip.”

“A trip?” I liked the sound of that. “Where to?”

“I was thinking… Asgard?” he grinned. “Then maybe the other realms too?”

“Is that possible? I know we have the spellbook, but you said the material components to build the realm gate would be impossible to find.”

“Well, it turns out I was just looking in the wrong place the entire time,” he replied, his smile getting bigger. “I was trying to find a piece of the world tree by finding the tree itself. However, it wasn’t until last night that I realized something.”

“What’s that?”

“My mother was a goddess,” he nodded. “And she traveled the realms. Before I thought she did it through her divine power alone, but it wasn’t until last night I remembered a ring she used to wear on her thumb at all times.”

Baldr lifted his hand up, displaying a thick banded ring on his middle finger. I leaned close, noticing the striations along the band. At first I thought it was metal, but as I looked closer, I realized it was petrified wood. And at the center of it was set a simple smooth opal, flashing all the colors of the rainbow.

“This,” he said softly, “is a piece of the world tree. And in the center is a tiny gem cut from the Bifrost itself.” His smile widened again. “It is literally a permanent realm gate between Asgard and our world, only in tiny form.”

I leaned close, running my finger over the band, still not believing what Baldr said. But, as I touched the ring, I felt the thrum of power inside it. Whatever the ring did, it was extremely powerful. And a realm gate seemed just about right for what I was picking up. However, there was one very important question left unanswered.

“But… it’s so small…”

Baldr leaned forward, kissing the tip of my nose. “Size isn’t everything, darling,” he teased. “And the ring grows once it’s activated so that we can step through it. After that, it shrinks to its normal size once more.”

“So… this means we can go to Asgard?” I nodded excitedly. “That we can go explore those ruins and the mountain and see if we can find the city of the gods?!”

Baldr nodded. “All of those things and more. And, if we can find more pieces of the tree and of the other realms, making more rings like this one to visit them should be possible. It’s all in my mother’s spellbook. It’s complicated magic, but between the two of us, I’m sure we can figure it out.”

I just stared at Baldr for a long moment, unable to speak. The rush of affection that flowed through our bond was mutual. Both of us had been wanting this for a long time. Ever since we returned from Asgard, we’d felt the call to go back. And now we could. A world of freedom and adventure I never thought could exist was now at my fingertips.

“When do we leave?” I asked, wrapping my arm around Baldr’s bare waist.

“Tonight if you like,” he smiled. “After the ceremony.” He leaned close, pressing his forehead to mine. “I already packed everything we’ll need and then some.”

“How are we going to carry it all?”

“Remember that spell for a pocket dimension in a bag?”

“Yeah?”

“I figured it out last month,” he grinned. “My backpack can hold my entire bedroom now and then some.”

I just stared at him, shaking my head. “You are so incredible, you know that?”

“Thanks.” He kissed me softly on the lips. “And you are too. I don’t know how many witches can bring people back from the dead. But you pulled it off. I’m starting to think my mother was right. You must have some divine lineage.”

“Maybe we can figure out where I came from in Asgard.”

“Maybe,” he nodded. “And if not, we’ll keep looking.”

“Promise?”

“I promise.”

I threw my arms around him. “Gods… I love you so much Baldr.”

“I love you too, Mist.” He reached up, cupping my face and pulled me into a passionate kiss. When he finally broke away, I was nearly breathless and definitely rock hard. “Now… I want you to ride me.”

I glanced down at the long, thick cock throbbing between his legs, a tingle running up my spine. “Anything you say, baby.”

As I straddled Baldr's lap, the hot spring water lapping at our thighs, I couldn't help but marvel at how far we'd come. Three years ago, I was trapped in a magical prison, my powers wild and uncontrolled. Now, I was about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the man I loved more than anything. It felt almost too good to be true. But it was, and that’s all that mattered.

Baldr's hands gripped my hips, his cock grinding against my entrance. After all this time together, my body knew what it needed to do to take his girth. It was instinct now as I felt myself relax, my body opening up to him. Baldr reached back to his pile of clothing and pulled out a small bottle of lube. Apparently he’d been planning this from the beginning. I couldn’t help but grin though. He knew how easy it was to get me in bed and after all the life I’d missed being stuck in that dome, I wasn’t about to play hard to get.

Squirting some of the sticky liquid into his hand, Baldr rubbed it over the head and shaft of his cock, smearing the remainder over my hole. He slipped a finger inside, pressing it against my prostate to draw an instant moan from my lips. I grinned down at him, grinding my ass against his fingers. I wanted more. I needed more. And he knew exactly how to give it to me.

Baldr removed his fingers and began guiding me down onto his thick shaft. I gasped as his crown pushed inside me, the familiar stretch and burn sending shivers of pleasure through my body. His golden eyes locked onto mine, full of love and desire.

“Gods, I'll never get tired of this,” he groaned, bucking his hips up to bury himself to the hilt. “You feel so fucking good.”

I began to move, slowly at first, savoring every inch of him. The water around us rippled and splashed with our movements. Baldr's hands roamed my body, caressing my chest and back as I rode him. Our bond thrummed with shared pleasure, intensifying every sensation.

I leaned in to capture his lips in a heated kiss, tangling my fingers in his damp silver hair. Our bodies moved together in perfect synchronization, the bond between us heightening every sensation. I could feel Baldr's pleasure mingling with my own, creating an intoxicating feedback loop of ecstasy. It was incredible, just like it always was. But this time there was something more, the excitement of what unknown worlds we would explore made our pleasure even greater.

“I can't wait to make love to you in Asgard,” I panted, increasing my pace. “I’m gonna ride this beautiful cock in every realm that exists!”

I started to ride him in earnest, the water splashing around us as we moved together. The mountain air was crisp against our heated skin, creating a delicious sensation that drove our delight even higher. Baldr gripped my hips, his fingers digging into my skin as he thrust upward to meet me, his balls slapping against my ass. I loved the feeling, the force, and the sound it made as I arched my neck and moaned into the sky.

The pleasure began to build and I felt the familiar tingle in my lower abdomen. And that’s when our magic began to meld together as well. Dark blue and golden swirls erupted around us, mixing into a beautiful emerald green. All around the grass, trees, and plants seemed to burst into life, fed by the intensity of our magic. It was a strange side effect that we never quite understood, but it was beautiful and it felt amazing, so we let it flow.

As our passion intensified, the magic swirling around us grew stronger. Flowers bloomed in an instant, trees stretched higher, and the very air seemed to crackle with energy. I could feel Baldr's pleasure building alongside my own, our bond amplifying every sensation.

“Gods, Mist,” Baldr groaned, his hips pistoning upward. “You're so fucking perfect.”

I leaned down, capturing his lips in a searing kiss as I continued to ride him. Our tongues danced together as our bodies moved in perfect synchronization. The water churned around us, steam rising in thick plumes as our magic heated it further.

“I'm close,” I gasped against his lips. “So close, Baldr.”

His hand wrapped around my cock, stroking in time with our thrusts. The dual stimulation was overwhelming, and I felt my orgasm rapidly approaching.

“Me too,” Baldr panted, his strokes becoming more erratic. “Come for me, Mist. Let me feel you.”

Our magic swirled even more intensely around us, the green energy pulsing in time with our movements. I could feel Baldr's pleasure through our bond, building alongside my own. It was intoxicating, overwhelming, and utterly perfect.

With a cry of ecstasy, I came hard, my release splashing between our bodies. My body tensed around Baldr’s thick cock, triggering his orgasm as well. I felt him suddenly swell and pulse inside me, filling me with his heat. Our combined magic exploded outward in a dazzling display of emerald light, causing the surrounding vegetation to burst into even more vibrant life.

We clung to each other, trembling and gasping as the aftershocks of our pleasure coursed through us. The magic slowly dissipated, leaving everything more lush and beautiful than it had been before. I rested my forehead against Baldr’s, trying to catch my breath. He leaned in, capturing me in another long, passionate kiss.

“I wasn’t kidding,” I panted. “I want to do that in every single realm.”

Baldr laughed. “Even the bad ones?”

“Especially the bad ones,” I grinned back.

“Only if you promise to return the favor.”

“You know I will.”

He reached up, pulling me into a tight hug, our bodies still connected. It felt good to be this close to him, to be entwined physically, emotionally, and magically all at the same time. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my life than at his side, in his arms, and in his bed.

“I love you so much, Mist,” he whispered against my neck. “Forever.”

“I love you too, Baldr,” I replied. “Forever and a day.”

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