Serenity's POV
I glared at Puck as I placed Eden down on the floor where Alex was currently playing. I was still a little steamed from the possession fiasco.
"Don't worry Serenity" David reassured me. He sat on the floor with the children. "Eden is in good hands"
"I know she is" I replied. "But it's her mate that has my patience tested"
Puck smirked before walking over to Eden and he picked her up. My daughter immediately squealed in delight and I simply shook my head before heading outside. As usual, I went to the top tower of the Eyrie and waited for the sun to set.
I didn't have to wait long and soon Goliath broke free from his stone slumber along with the rest of the clan. Goliath smiled at me as he climbed down from his perch and we shared our usual kiss.
"Where is Eden?"
"Downstairs with David, Alex, and unfortunately Puck"
Goliath made a protective growl at the mention of the trickster. He was also still annoyed by the possession. My Beloved of Night then arched an eyebrow.
"You're excited about something my love"
He felt said excitement through our mate bond.
"The Queen's clan is holding a play of Romeo and Juliet performed by the high school students"
"I see but isn't that play a tragedy?"
"Here's the thing this version has more comedy than tragedy, I bought tickets and wondered if you would be interested in seeing it with me"
Goliath's smile widened before wrapping his wings around me.
"Yes I would like to see it with you my Warrior of Flame"
A few minutes later we went downstairs so Goliath could see Eden. Puck's face paled when he saw us entering and he immediately put Eden back onto the floor. Goliath shot a glare at the fae before picking our daughter up. Eden started purring and she placed her hands on her father's face and it was damn cute.
Goliath as usual purred back to her while gently kissing Eden's hands.
"I figured we would find you guys in here" Elisa greeted as she and Noah joined us. "Are we still good for patrol tonight?"
"Yes," Goliath confirmed. My Beloved of Night then shot Puck a glance.
"How can I be of assistance?" the fae inquired seeing Goliath had his attention.
"Serenity and I will be attending a play on her clan's territory, since you are always so eager to spend time with Eden I wondered if you wanted her for a few hours that night"
"Oh absolutely!" Puck answered with enthusiasm.
"Puck does a good job watching Alex when he's Owen" David added. "Alex also enjoys having Eden around and she's safe here"
"You have our gratitude for that Xanatos" Goliath responded. "With the Tribunal still at large, we cannot risk our daughter's safety"
I growled at the mention of those assholes.
"Easy sis"
Noah placed his hands on my shoulders and I relaxed. I then decided to tease my twin. I whispered something into his ear and immediately Noah went red. My inner dragon and I snickered.
"I don't wanna know what you just told him" Elisa mumbled.
Later.
Goliath's POV
I roared as I glided upon the man who had just blown apart a jewelry store. I kicked him hard enough that he fell to the ground and his weapon was knocked out of his hand. Next, I grabbed him with ease.
"I believe this store is closed" I growled at the robber.
The robber grabbed his weapon and I quickly knocked it out of his grasp before it went off. I then tossed the ring leader a few feet away just as a car was coming my way. Thankfully Broadway got us out of harm's way before I got hit.
"Thank you, my friend"
"Serenity would have gotten mad if you got hurt again"
I chuckled in agreement before we both got back onto our feet. The robbers then decided to make a break for it and the police were fast approaching. Due to the air currents not being strong enough Lexington, Broadway, and I had to flee on foot. I suggested we separate and meet back at the Eyrie.
I briefly stopped in the middle of the street and saw a large truck coming my way. The driver blared his horn and applied the brakes but it was no use and I was hit.
Serenity's POV
One minute I was watching Eden play with Alex and Angela, and then I suddenly was kneeling over as though I were in pain.
"Serenity are you alright?" David demanded coming to my side. Angela was also now beside me.
"Something has happened to Goliath" I explained. "Something hurt him, and I can't feel him through our mate bond right now"
"I'll go make some phone calls and find out what happened to him"
David stood and went to go make said calls.
"Are you sure you're alright?" Angela repeated David's question. I gave my stepdaughter a reassuring smile.
"Yes sweetie I'm fine now"
But mentally I was beginning to worry about Goliath. God, I hoped the Tribunal didn't find him.
Goliath's POV
I was still in slight pain when I woke up and I found myself in a human jail cell. As I placed a hand to my head I heard the sound of my cell being opened.
"I am glad to see you both here" I greeted Noah and Elisa.
"First of all are you alright?" Noah wondered.
"Yes just a tad sore"
"We managed to convince our colleagues that you're a suspect in a case we're working" Elisa continued. "It was the only way we could see you"
"There were two witnesses in the alley" I explained. "Street people, they can tell the police who the real robbers were"
"We haven't found them but we'll look" Noah promised. "You didn't do this Goliath"
"But the public won't buy that" Elisa countered before she looked at me again. "If your life becomes in danger we'll tell Hudson and the others where your being held"
"No you must not do that" I interrupted Elisa as I stood up. "I couldn't even break out of here myself if I wanted to and if I run they will assume I am guilty, I shall have my day in court, if we ever hope for humanity to accept us we must show them we respect their laws"
"His mind is made up," Noah told Elisa firmly. Elisa sighed but nodded and she stood up.
"Xanatos called and said he can get you the best legal counsel in the country"
"I was told the state would provide legal assistance"
The door to my cell opened and in came a woman with brown hair and glasses. She was holding a large pile of documents and she introduced herself as Amy. When she looked up she gasped and several of her documents fell.
"I'm sorry" she apologized.
As Noah and Elisa left I bent down to help Amy pick up her spilled documents.
"Thank you I didn't mean to gasp when I saw you, I was just taken aback for a minute there"
Her words were genuine and I took an immediate liking to this human woman who would defend me.
