Serenity's POV
Being a new mother was an interesting experience. I brought Eden home two days after her birth. She was a good baby and only cried when she needed something. After I brought my daughter home the whole clan came to meet her. Angela was head over heels in love with her sister just like her father was, already she was the protective big sister. I chose Michelle and Brooklyn to be Eden's godparents which they accepted happily.
Goliath adored our child and came every night to see how she was. Sometimes he let me sleep while he and Mom would take care of Eden. She was almost a month old and at the moment she was nursing.
Breastfeeding was really weird at first but eventually I got used to it. Mom was out running errands and the sun was setting. Goliath would be here shortly for his nightly visit. Eden was dressed in her night clothes and in her human form. Exactly like Puck said my daughter took her gargoyle form whenever she was in the mood for it.
She already had four sets of sharp fangs which greedily latched onto my breast whenever she was hungry.
"OW!" I protested as I felt her tiny fangs bite a little harder than usual. Eden emitted a purr which my made my dragon chuckle.
She's just showing she loves you, we did the same thing to our mother
I smirked because this was definitely true. Eden soon had enough of nursing and I patted her back so she could be burped. The burp came out as a low growl which made me snort in amusement. I made sure she was plenty warm before I headed outside to wait for Goliath to arrive. I didn't have to wait long because no sooner had I got out the door my mate landed on the roof.
"My love" Goliath purred as I walked up to him.
"Hey yourself my Beloved of Night" I greeted. Goliath smiled before bending down and we shared our usual greeting kiss before Goliath turned his attention to Eden. With ease Goliath took Eden from my grasp and held her close to him. Eden immediately smiled at seeing her father and began to purr. Goliath brought Eden up to his face and he nuzzled her purring back. He then kissed her forehead before the two of us went inside.
"Did you check out that asshole Doyle?" I asked my mate. Doyle was one of those jerks who was running for mayor and was trying to get people to hate the clan.
"Yes and I do not like him" Goliath answered. "He's poisoning the minds of this city"
"Screw him" I growled. I placed a hand to my mate's cheek and stroked it. "I know from personal experience that you have a good heart my Beloved of Night"
Goliath suddenly wrapped one arm around my waist and pulled me close to him. He held Serenity in his other arm.
"Because of you I have learned to not judge all humans, I learned to be a father, I found love when I thought it wasn't possible again"
I gave Goliath a surprise kiss which he wasn't expecting but he happily responded nonetheless. Our lip lock was interrupted when Eden growled. Apparently she didn't want to see her parents making out.
"Do you have a nickname for her?" I inquired focusing my attention to our daughter.
"For the moment I don't" Goliath answered. "In time I'm sure we can think of one as her parents"
The door to the apartment opened and Mom came in. She and Goliath exchanged greetings before she headed off to bed. Eden gave a yawn and soon fell asleep in her father's arms. The two of us put her to bed and we spent the evening in each other's company until I felt myself getting tired. Goliath picked me up bridal style and took me to my room. He tucked me into bed before went to Eden's room to watch over her.
He would be gone when I woke in the morning and Mom was watching the news while I went to check on Eden. My daughter woke up as soon as I entered and I did my morning routine with her before I joined Mom in the living room.
"I'll make breakfast after you nurse her" Mom said as I placed Eden at my left breast and she latched on greedily.
The news then came into a segment about Alex Xanatos being kidnapped.
"Holy shit!" I exclaimed. Both Mom and I listened carefully that last night the baby was taken from Xanatos's home. Immediately I brought Eden closer to me. No doubt David and Fox were devastated about this and I felt for them. If something happened to Eden I would lose my mind. I decided I would investigate later after the sun went down maybe the clan and I could do something.
The rest of the day passed without incident and not long after the sun set did Goliath arrive.
"I'm sure you heard about Alex" he said to me.
"Yeah I did and I've been watching Eden like a hawk all damn day"
Sensing my uneasiness Goliath kissed my forehead before taking Eden from me.
"No one knows of her existence and she is safe" he said stroking Eden's cheek with a single claw. Eden purred as her father showered her with affection. He held her so she was underneath his chin and Eden nuzzled it with her face and soon she fell asleep.
"Were you planning on looking for Alex?" I asked.
"Yes and I was going to ask if you wanted to come along, Xanatos has made sure your pregnancy went well"
"I'll watch her" Mom added coming over to us.
"Don't keep her out of your sight" I told her.
Mom chuckled before Goliath handed Eden over to her grandmother. I kissed Eden first before Goliath did the same. Afterwards we went out to the roof and I shifted to my dragon form and took flight with Goliath.
Together we searched from the skies but had no luck finding any clues to where little Alex was. My wings got tired and Goliath suggested we return to the castle to take a break before resuming searching. The others were there when Goliath and I landed.
"Where is Lexington?" Goliath inquired.
"He took off on his own" Brooklyn answered.
Hannah decided to join the search but Michelle wasn't with her since she had to work tonight. Goliath growled in frustration while I resumed my human form.
"I hope he's okay it would kill me if he's hurt" Hannah said. Angela placed a hand onto the phoenix shifter's shoulder. Suddenly Elisa called out Goliath's name from the headset she gave him. She informed us that Doyle was the kidnapper and the bastard had Lex. At hearing her mate was captured Hannah's eyes lit up and she shrieked in anger. Brooklyn calmed her down and Elisa said she had a feeling where Alex was being kept.
After Hannah and I shifted forms all of us headed to Doyle's headquarters. We landed on the roof above the headquarters and waited for Noah and Elisa arrive. It didn't take long for Elisa's car to pull up and the mated pair came out. I shifted back to my human form and watched as Elisa demand to enter the building. Goliath sent Brooklyn and Broadway to where Lex was in case he needed help.
After being refused did we react. Angela and Hannah flew down upon the security guards and knocked then unconscious. Hudson landed on the ground with me in his arms while Goliath slammed the doors open. Noah and Elisa followed behind and we were ambushed by some of Doyle's men. Some men ran at Goliath but my mate easily tossed them aside. Several men came at me and they ended up with black eyes or a bloody lip.
Noah and Elisa placed cuffs on the thugs that were unconscious. Laser blasts were fired and I made sure to dodge each one of them. One of Doyle's thugs snuck up on Angela and I didn't hesitate to give the bastard a roundhouse kick to the gut.
"No one messes with my girl" I said to Angela. She thanked me and together we took on more of Doyle's men. It wasn't long until we finished the whole brigade off. The cries of an infant was heard and Goliath approached to where the source of Alex's cries were. I rushed to my mate's side and used my claws to shred the poster which hid a door. Goliath broke the door using his fierce strength and no sooner did he pull the door of its hinges did two more of Doyle's men fire rounds.
Goliath used the metal door to reflect the blasts and threw it in top of them. I rushed forward to the cradle that held Alex. The little guy looked okay and I picked him up.
"Let's get this little guy back to his parents" I told my mate.
Upon returning to the castle Fox burst into tears when she saw Alex was unharmed. I returned her son to her and she suddenly hugged me caching me off guard.
"I thank you again Goliath" David told my Beloved of Night. "Now I believe we need to get Lex back"
"Damn right" Hannah agreed. "I'm coming with you"
"Same here I gotta make sure this phoenix doesn't blow a gasket" I joked.
"Be careful my love" Goliath said to me taking my hand and kissed it.
"Don't worry Goliath, I will make sure Serenity is kept safe, after all Eden needs her mother safe"
"I thank you" Goliath said before I kissed him goodbye and I followed after Fox, David, and Hannah to his chopper. It was a short ride to where Lex was being held and after landing David got out first with Fox following behind with Alex in tow. Hannah and I got out last.
"Lex!" Hannah exclaimed tears sliding down her face seeing how her mate was imprisoned. David went up to the stage so he could address the crowd.
Doyle had a oh shit look on his face knowing he was caught.
"My son is safe, thanks to some very caring individuals, he was found hidden in Mr. Doyle's campaign headquarters"
David looked to Doyle with hatred.
"This was a sick attempt on Mr. Doyle to make political gain from endangering the life of an innocent child, sick and criminal"
Realizing he was in trouble ran off the stage and pushed the police officers who blocked his path aside. He rushed to Fox and snatched Alex for her grasp.
"You bastard!" I shouted. Lex's eyes lit up in anger as Doyle threatened for no one to approach or Alex would get hurt. Alex cried and as Doyle began to run did Lex roar and using his strength he broke free from the contraption that held him. He glided off the stage and then proceeded to chase after Doyle. My maternal instinct took over and I ran after Doyle too. Lexington launched himself onto Doyle and this made Alex go flying into the air.
I was quick to catch the baby and Alex stopped crying. He smiled at me and Lex came over. I handed Alex to him and the olive hued gargoyle smiled back at the baby. Alex cuddled against Lexington while Hannah, David, and Fox rushed over.
Lex gave Fox her son and Hannah suddenly kissed Lex catching him off guard. I smiled before bidding David and Fox goodnight. I took my dragon form and flew home to where own child waited for me.
Next Night.
"Oh she's beautiful" Fox said as she eyed Eden. I brought my daughter to see the clan. Eden was in her human form and was sound asleep.
"She certainly is" David agreed.
"She looks like her father when she changes forms" I said with pride.
Goliath chose that moment to enter the room and his eyes lit up with joy when he saw I had Eden. David and his wife excused themselves so I could have some privacy with my mate.
"My little one" Goliath purred as he took Eden from me. Immediately Eden began to purr and I tried hard not to have a cuteness attack.
"Awww looks like Eden is here for a visit"
I sighed as Puck suddenly appeared next to Goliath. His attention was focused on our daughter. Eden suddenly eyed the fae with interest. She then smiled and Puck giggled.
"Oh hell" I growled face palming.
"What is it?" Goliath asked.
"It looks like you'll be calling me your son-in-law in the future because this precious little thing is mate bound to me"
Goliath's eyes lit up and he pulled Eden away from the fae.
"He's telling the truth my love there is a mate bond between them"
"Isn't it too soon for that?" Goliath asked.
"It's rare but it does happen" I answered. "However Puck you wait until she's old enough to take you as a mate do I make myself clear?"
"Perfectly, it will be up to her when she's ready"
Puck then kissed Eden's forehead before taking his leave.
"And I thought we would have to wait for males to take an interest in our daughter" I said turning to Goliath.
Goliath simply chuckled before he took my hand into his and we went to see the others so they could visit with Eden.