Oooooh I need this little book nook! ๐ Can you imagine being wrapped up in a warm blanket reading a book while the rain falls outside that beautiful window?
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In the aftermath of the #TurkeySyriaEarthquake last week, many victims still need support and refuge. Please consider donating to the organizations listed in this article. The road to healing and recovery will be long, so letโs lend a hand where possible.ย
Tom Hiddleston & Claire Danes on Faith and Superstition in โThe Essex Serpentโ (VIDEO)
After eight seasons of playing tough and troubled Carrie Mathison on Showtimeโs Homeland, Claire Danes has clearly found a role far removed in Apple TV+โs The Essex Serpent. The six-episode adaptation of Sarah Perryโs bestselling Victorian novel of the same name introduces us to widower Cora Seaborne (Danes), who sees a new life ahead of her after the end of her abusive marriage. She relocates to the small village of Aldwinter in Essex. Itโs here where Cora develops free thinking that was uncommon for women at the time and superstition about a destructive serpent that may or may not exist.
Itโs also here where Cora meets local pastor Will Ransome (Tom Hiddleston), who is a prominent member of the community but finds himself at odds with the townspeople when the serpent superstition takes on new life after a tragedy strikes. The series also stars Clemence Poesy and Fear the Walking Dead alum Frank Dillane.
Based on Sarah Perryโs bestselling novel, the Apple TV+ limited series debuts Friday, May 13.
Since the series was also shot in Essex with many exterior scenes, the actors definitely got dirty upon the first meeting of their characters: They join forces to help a sheep that is stuck in the mud. โThat was a very heavy sheep,โ Danes says with a laugh.
But, all joking and sheep aside, Danesโ character starts at a place of awakening and enlightenment where her world truly opens up. โShe had been in a very abusive relationship for her entire adult life,โ Danes says of Cora realizing how restrained she had been in her marriage. โSheโs strangely naive,โ she adds.
Unlike many in his congregation, Will doesnโt believe in the serpent. โHis faith has given him certainty and clarity, specifically as a man who people look to for answers,โ Hiddleston says. โHis faith is very progressive and his belief in God is that God is the force of love in the world and heโs wary of superstition.โ Perhaps Cora will open up his world as well.
The Essex Serpent drops two episodes on May 13 and then weekly every Friday through June 10, Apple TV+
โI was required to drink a lot of wine, and eat a lot of food. And I learned a very profound and important lesson about filmmaking on my very first day. But it was an extraordinary job, I suppose. I had never been paid to work as an actor before that dayโฆ I was very, very nervous. And I couldnโt wait to see it, but it took months, and months, and months to come out.โ
Tom Hiddleston reminisces about his first paid acting job on โThe Life & Adventures of Nicholas Nicklebyโ (2001)
Ok. Finally my midterms have come. So why don't I read this beautiful fic to escape from my must studies ๐๐ I was looking forward to read it for a long time already ๐ฅด
You giggled as Loki twirled you around the centre of the ballroom as everyone watched you both in awe. Friga was standing by a wall along with Thor, the pair wore a contemptuous smile. They both knew Loki never made it easy to let someone in and allow him to be vulnerable. Heโs had many princesses and other women across the realms throw themselves at him and offer nothing but the luxuries their homes had to offer.
But none of them actually lasted, they would all be shut out and get placed to the side. That was until you. Neither of you were presented as a possible suitor but instead you came to Asgard seeking temporary refuge after being attacked and forced to flee home. Frigga knew the moment her eyes met yours that you were the one for her son.
Frigga had Loki show you not only around the castle but as much of Asgard as he could without getting frustrated and feeling like it was a burden. When he was first around you, he was cold, saying the bare minimum. He even snapped at you to which he immediately regretted.
You allowed him to open up at his own pace, never once forcing him to say or do anything he didnโt want to do. You were so gentle with him, treating him as if he was a glass doll that could shatter at any given moment. The minute he allowed himself to envelop in your aura he instantly knew you were it.
โWait Loki! Iโm going to fall!โ You shrieked as he spun you impossibly faster. He pulled you into his chest abruptly as your feet tangled with one another. The room kept spinning even as you stood still.
Loki watched you clutched to his chest, your chest raised up and down rapidly from the constant twirls. โOne more dance?โ
You shook your head no instantly, โOh no, no, no. I feel like Iโm drunk and I have yet to actually drink!โ
โYouโre denying your husband a dance? On his wedding night?โ He asked.
โYour wife is denying you a dance,โ You emphasized as you gently swayed with him. โWeโll dance plenty more my love.โ
Loki wrapped his arms around your middle, trapping you in. โNo.โ
โNo?โ
โNo.โ He repeated.
You laid your head on top of his chest, your eyes fluttering shut. You listened to his heart beat against his chest, it raced each time you nuzzled further into him. โWhat if we start out honeymoon a bit early?โ You mumbled against him.
โI wouldnโt be opposed to the idea,โ He started, โbut only after a dance.โ
โYou always have to have it your way donโt you?โ
โOf course I do darling,โ He nodded.
To your luck the song was at a much slower tempo than the previous one. It allowed you to be able to actually enjoy the dance without having the need to throw up. His hands inched lower, borderline scandalous only for them to be dragged back up.
You decided to have it your way with your hands placed at the nape of his neck, your nails scratching against the particular spot that made him keen. Instead of tilting your head up to look up at him your eyes darted upwards filled with lust and desire.
You leaned forward and captured his lips in yours. His hands gripped your hips with urgency when your hands gripped his hair and pulled on it. You pulled away before it got too heated, your teeth pulled on his bottom lips and it bounced back in place. His lips chased yours but you kept leaning backwards with a devilish smirk.
โYou love to deny me don't you?โ He grumbled as his forehead leaned on yours.
โPerhaps,โ You chirped. โItโs all part of the fun, especially-โ You pressed your front to his, your hand sneaked in between your bodies and you plamed him through his pants. โWhen you get riled up.โ
His head was thrown back and a relieved sigh escaped his lips. His tongue darted out, wetting his lips, โDarling.โ
โI already danced with you,โ You reminded him of your deal. โNow itโs my turn.โ You pulled him through the crowd, stealing glances while you bit your lip in anticipation.
โBrother!โ Thor yelled and grabbed Lokiโs shoulders. โWhere are you going? The ceremony has just begun.โ
Loki tightly closed his eyes and fought the urge to give him a sarcastic remark. โIโm leaving, brother.โ
โI can see that but why?โ
โBecauseโฆโ you sang as you placed a hand on Thorโs chest lovingly. โWe would like to be alone.โ
It took Thor a minute for your words to have fully registered into his brain. โOh, oh. Sorry to keep you, I should just-โ Thor walked away with tomato colored cheeks.
The both of you laughed at his embarrassed state having forgotten as to why you were leaving. But when you remembered you dragged him to the carriage. Loki helped you get inside and once the door shut his hands went all over you.
โLoki,โ You warned him. You took his hands off of you but kept them interlocked with yours. โYou need to wait until we get to-โ
โBut I canโt wait,โ He groaned. His head dipped to the curve of your neck and placed harsh kisses.
Your hand escaped his and went for his cheeks. Using your one hand you cupped it and bright it away from your neck. โDarling I said to wait.โ
A carriage ride had never felt like an eternity for Loki. His body burned with desire and to have you underneath him as you claimed each otherโs body, mind and soul. When the carriage came to a stop Loki practically leapt out of the carriage. Your feet didnโt even get to touch the ground when Loki carried you bridal style.
He carried you like that all the way into the house he got you for the honeymoon. You didnโt get to appreciate the oasis around you and were too focused on unbuttoning his shirt. You only got the first 3 unbuttoned when he threw you on the bed. You landed with a yelp, you pushed yourself back up on your elbows and watched Loki fully take off his shirt.
โYou have no idea how long Iโve been waiting for this,โ He murmured.
He took 4 steps forward and pulled your ankle down the bed. Loki got up on the bed and hovered his body over yours. Your lips chased his, moaning in satisfaction when they met. Your hands frantically raked down his back and went all the way to his bottom and pushed his lower half into yours.
Loki pulled back and crawled backwards back to the edge. He bunched your skirt upwards all the way to your hips and roughly kissed your thighs while his body rutted on the mattress. His teeth grazed over your skin and soothed it with the swirl of his tongue.
โNo panties?โ He mischievously asked when he was faced with your bare cunt.
His large hands gripped the middle of your thighs and parted them as far as they allowed him to. You were absolutely dripping, your cunt was begging to be stuffed. As much as Loki wanted to, he first wanted to savour you and drown himself in your sweetness. He blew cool air onto you, mesmerized by the way you clenched around nothing.
โLoki please,โ You whined and brought your cunt close to his face.
He decided to take mercy on you and licked a broad stripe from your hole all the way to your swollen pearl. Your back arched as you gripped the sheet in ecstasy. Your moans echo in his head and spur him on as he repeated his actions a couple more times. His tongue dragged back to your clit, kitten licking it slowly to bring you over the edge.
โOh my-shit.โ
Your body started to move on its own accord to chase itโs first release of the night. It craved the euphoric feeling to rush down your body. Loki knew you were close when your thighs locked around his head and with all his might he pulled away.
โAs much as I love feeling you cum on my tongue,โ He said, crawling back up to you. โIโd much rather have you do it on my cock. Over and over again.โ
He pulled his trousers off and threw them across the room. Then his hands went to your back to look for the zipper. When he couldnโt find it he brought his hands to the front of the dress and used his Jotun strength to rip it in half.
โHey! My dress!โ You yelled when you saw the fabric ripped in a straight line and created two perfect halves. โNow I wonโt have it to pass down.โ
โWeโll make them remake it. Simple.โ His jaw then dropped in awe when he fully saw your body.
โIโve never seen anything so perfect,โ He began to kiss your chest lovingly all the way down to your stomach. He made sure he didnโt miss one spot. โEvery curve,โ He leaned down and kissed your hip bone, โjust for me to see.โ He then kissed your other hip bone while he massaged your upper thigh, โAnd only for me to touch.โ
โItโs all yours,โ You moaned when fingers grazed against your swollen cunt.
He aligned himself with your entrance, entering with one swift motion. The stretch deliciously burned across your body which caused you to gasp out. Loki moaned out and stilled when he came to the hilt.
โOh fuck,โ He gasped out at the way your walls gripped him.
Loki drew his hips back and slammed them back in against your pelvis. Moans tumbled from both of your lips with each thrust. Your hands flew to his jet black locks, tugging harshly when his cock brushed against that spongy spot.
โR-Right there, please donโt stop.โ
Loki took this as a cue to grab your leg and hoisted it on his shoulders. The thrust that followed allowed him to go deeper than before. You sobbed out in bliss when the tip of his cock kissed your cervix.
โYouโre so tight,โ He growled out, his hips picking up with speed causing your tits to bounce with each harsh thrust. โYouโre gripping me like a damn vice.โ
โHarder,โ you managed to squeak out.
โYour wish is my command,โ Loki thrusted with more force into you. The strength of his thrust made you scream out his name. You gripped his biceps, red half moon crescent markings embedded his skin. Lokiโs orgasm was rapidly approaching, his thrust losing itโs previous pace, now driving into you with a frantic pace. But he needed to hold out for you.
โDarling I need you to cum,โ He breathed out with his eyes tightly shut. โPlease, I wonโt last any longer,โ His thumb went to your clit, rubbing it in tight circles. โPlease cum for me,โ He whined out, his arms felt like jelly and were threatening to give out.
Jolts of electricity ran through you and his whines almost pushed you over the edge. You rolled your hips to meet his thrusts and tears collected at the corner of your eyes. With a couple rolls of your hips, you came with a silent scream as your body trembled.
โGood girl, youโve always been good to me,โ Loki babbled as he let his body chase the release itโs been desperately needing.
โOh god-Iโm cumming,โ Lokiโs hips stuttered as his cock twitched inside you. You felt the warmth of his ropes of cum fill your body. Once his breathing returned to normal he sat back and admired the way his seed dripped out of you. This was his way of marking you, telling your body that it belonged to him and no one else.
