He was always there, except when he wasn’t, but even then, she could feel his presence as he reached out to her through their bond as if he was still watching her. It was a reassurance, and no longer did she feel the anguish she’d suffered over the past nine months. It was as if she was brand new, born again from his love. Inwardly, she wondered if he felt it too, the cosmic intensity of their love layered not only in her mind and heart, but her soul. She didn’t think it would be too difficult to convince Loki to stay with her for longer than she expected he would.