My mother had gone off to visit with some friends, but not before putting Loki and I to work.

Erland and his wife and children had gone out to visit the others in the village and make sure they were alright. So it was just me, Loki, and a huge list of chores. 

I was outside washing some clothes in the brook by our house when somebody stepped into my light. I looked up at him in annoyance.

"You know I could do that in half the time." Loki boasted, his hands glowing green. I sighed and wrung the water out of the dress. "And if you did then what would we do for the rest of the day?"

"I'm sure I could keep you occupied." Loki muttered.

"Besides I bet you couldn't do half the things the women do around here, without using your magic." I replied a smile curling at the corners of my mouth as I stood and hung the dress on the line.

"What makes you say that?!" Loki replied defensively. 

I spun around and took his hands in mine. "Your hands are too soft. No callouses at all. You probably haven't had to work a day in your life." I smirked dropping his hands. 

"That's not true. I could easily do what you mortals do!" He retorted.

I bit back a smile, looking into his frustrated green eyes. 

"Fine then. IF you can do a whole day's work with no magic... and without complaining, we will use magic tomorrow and have the day off. But if you can't..." I trailed off. 

"What?" He barked. 

"You'll owe me...So do we have a bet?" I asked extending my hand.

"You're on!" he smirked, shaking my hand.

My heart skipped. 

"So what are we doing first?" he ventured. 

"Mucking out the horse stalls." I grinned as his face fell. 

A/N Hey guys! I'm back to writing! I just needed to get some inspiration and now I feel a bit more recharged!!! Be sure to comment and like this book it really means a lot to me! Love you all bye!