Serenity's POV

"Dang this is a nice turn out" Michelle complimented eying the surroundings of the party in full swing.

Cyrano and Roxanne had outdone themselves by transforming the clan territory into a friendly atmosphere.

"You also look nice" my best added as she eyed my outfit. I wore the same silver dress and flats that I wore to David and Fox's wedding.

"You do as well"

Michelle wore a red spaghetti-strapped dress along with the necklace that Brooklyn gave her.

"Serenity make sure to invite me to the next dragon shifter gathering everyone here has lots of stories on history and what not"

Hannah looked cute in her gold dress and like her sister she wore her Cartouche.

"Sis you always get excited when hearing about history hence your upcoming profession" Michelle teased her younger sibling.

I left the two sisters to talk amongst themselves and returned to where Eden was. My daughter was currently being held by Roxanne. Cyrano was talking with Noah and Elisa while my parents were doing the same with Roxanne.

"This little one's dragon will be a beauty" the female clan leader suggested as she returned my daughter to me.

"My hunch is that her scales will be Goliath's coloring along with her wing membranes, not sure about her horns just yet"

"Most likely they'll be gold like yours kid" Dad pointed out. "By the way is Ezekiel's new mate coming?"

Roxanne shook her head.

"Ezekiel says Demona wants to gain the clan's trust so she's working on that"

That makes sense

She'll be accepted into the Queen's clan eventually things like gaining one's trust takes time I told my other half.

My dragon agreed before she went silent. It was now dark and it wouldn't be long until Goliath and the others arrived. My dragon then snickered.

Get your mind out of the gutter

We need to mate tonight she growled. This earned an eye roll from me.

"Yo they're coming!" someone shouted signaling the gargoyle's arrival. Mom took Eden and I made my way to where the Manhattan Clan would be received.

Goliath landed with ease and several females gasped at the sight of him. I sent them glares and Noah was holding back a laugh at my possessiveness. My brother then growled due to Elisa smacking his arm. My Beloved of Night smiled at me as I approached and once I was in front of him my mate encircled his wings around me and we placed our foreheads against each other.

Brooklyn and Lex didn't hesitate to hurry to Michelle and Hannah. Broadway and Angela held hands and Hudson eyed the surroundings in interest. Bronx was already being given affection by some kids.

Cyrano and Roxanne then approached and I pulled away from Goliath so the three of them could interact. Cyrano and Goliath shook hands and Roxanne was given a respectable bow from my Beloved of Night.

"For sometime now the Tribunal of Light has made it their mission to instill fear in our community" Cyrano began. Others agreed with him. "But this organization will be brought to justice"

Goliath intertwined a hand into mine while Cyrano continued.

"Tonight I wished to have the Manhattan Clan join us for a good time and to enjoy our company, as you can see they are like us, beings who value family and friends, and tonight they are our honored guests"

Every dragon shifter began to clap or whistle for the gargoyles. Goliath gave my hand a squeeze and the other gargoyles were very happy at Cyrano's words. Hell Broadway even drew out a handkerchief and blew his nose because he had cried a few happy tears. Goliath thanked both Cyrano and Roxanne again for their kindness and it wasn't long until everyone was back to socializing.

"I never expected to see this much support for us from your clan my love," Goliath told me.

I flashed my Beloved of Night a smirk before guiding him over to where Eden was. Eden made her usual excited squeal at seeing her father and Goliath chuckled before taking Eden into his arms.

"Be right back" I told my mate and parents. I found Angela mingling with Broadway and the two of them were enjoying some of the food being provided.

"Serenity I don't know who cooked all of this good food but it's delicious!" Broadway said enthusiastically.

"There's bound to be more chefs here" Angela reminded her other half.

"That's true, Broadway mind if I borrow Angela for a few minutes?"

The teal-colored gargoyle didn't mind at all and I affectionately linked my arm into Angela's as we made our way back toward Goliath and my parents.

"Are you enjoying yourself?"

"Yes I am your people are so kind and I think I saw a dragon shifter taking interest in Hudson"

Angela then gestured in the direction where Hudson was and sure enough one of the older females was talking with him. Hudson looked a little flustered and it was cute to see him blush.

"Now I believe we haven't had the pleasure of meeting this pretty young lady" Dad changed the subject of whatever he was talking about with Goliath when he saw me coming with Angela.

"This is my older daughter Angela" Goliath introduced my stepdaughter to my parents. "Dear one these are Serenity's parents Arwen and Tobias"

"It's nice to finally meet you two in person, Serenity speaks highly of you both" Angela greeted.

"We're glad to meet you as well, Angela, our daughter also speaks highly of you" Mom responded.

"Damn straight I do, she's my bonus daughter and I love her"

I did love Angela and that would never change. My stepdaughter then asked if she could hold Eden and Goliath happily handed her over. Once in her grasp Eden snuggled her head against Angela's chest and my stepdaughter wrapped her wings around her sister in a protective manner.

"Didn't you mention a fae was her mate?" Dad inquired.

"Unfortunately yes," Goliath and I said in unison. Angela chuckled and my inner dragon was as well. My Beloved of Night and I mingled with my parents for a few minutes before we both went to go explore. Close by Brooklyn and Lex were admiring someone's motorcycle while Michelle and Hannah watched in amusement.

Hudson was still talking with the same dragon shifter and Broadway was beside Angela and he was happily having conversations with my family. Bronx was still being showered with attention from the kids under adult supervision.

"No freaking way"

I saw an archery booth and I wasn't going to miss that.

"You know how to do archery?" Goliath wondered as we came up to the booth.

"Indeed I do my love" I confirmed with a grin.

"Hey Serenity I had a feeling you would swing by"

"Hey Spence"

Spencer ran the Queen's clan sporting goods store and was an all-around nice guy. He was in his forties with his own mate and kids.

"Your bows and arrows look hand made" Goliath complimented Spencer.

"You got a good eye, some of them are handmade"

The older shifter let Goliath examine a gorgeous black bow that had been handmade. I was then given a bow that suited well for me and I strung an arrow to the string. I aligned the arrow to the target board and didn't release the arrow until I felt it was necessary. My arrow met the center and I smirked while Goliath was beaming.

"Want to shoot a round Goliath?" Spencer asked my Beloved of Night.

"Perhaps another time" my mate responded.

I shot a few rounds before paying Spence and my Beloved of Night took our leave to explore some more.

"Are you enjoying yourself?"

"I am and I will forever be grateful for your clan's kindness, Serenity"

He then stopped and drew me into his arms.

"I'm grateful to you my Warrior of Flame"

His words made me shed a few tears and my Beloved of Night kissed them away. We then rejoined our clan mates and enjoyed the other activities that were offered. One of them was dancing and Goliath decided to be a show-off and we danced.

After the third or fourth dance, I started to feel tired but I wasn't ready for sleep.

"Let's get you home," Goliath told me.

"What about Eden and the others?"

"Your parents volunteered to take our daughter for the night, the others will return to the Eyrie at dawn as will I"

When we were at a good distance away from everyone did my Beloved of Night take me into his arms.

"We don't want your dragon to be kept waiting" he teased just as he opened his wings. I blushed and Goliath chuckled as he took to the air.