Elisa arrived at the castle a little before 7pm to talk with Goliath. She wasn't sure what she would say or what she hoped to hear.
But listening to Demona refer to her as 'discarded trash' was a blow to her pride. It was time for her to move on with her life.
She'd no longer wait for others to decide her fate.
When Elisa walked out on the balcony, she was surprised to find Angela instead of Goliath.
She looked around just to be sure but there was no sign of the large gargoyle.
"Hi Angela," she greeted his daughter. Angela smiled sliding down from the ledge to meet her halfway.
"Hey Elisa," Angela responded as she closed the distance between them. "I'm looking for Goliath. Do you know where he is?" Elisa asked.
The young gargoyle hesitated a moment folding her wings behind her. "Father told me to tell you he would speak with you another time," she finally said. Angela looked uncertain before she spoke.
"I just want you to know I don't agree with the elders." She told Elisa quietly, gazing at her with large dark eyes.
"No one should be forced to choose a mate based on what's on the outside. It's what’s on the inside that’s important." Elisa knew Angela was speaking from experience, her decision to pick Broadway over Brooklyn as a mate had surprised even Goliath.
The red gargoyle, Brooklyn, was the clans second in command and a fierce warrior. Broadway was the complete opposite. He looked more comfortable with an oreo cookie in his hand than a sword, but he was sweet, loyal and his love for Angela was undeniable.
Elisa was certain he'd give his life to protect Angela. She laid a hand on the girl's shoulder. "Thank you," she said quietly. She didn't want to give Angela false hope so she chose her words carefully.
"I'll always be your friend, Angela, no matter what happens between Goliath and I." Angela nodded in understanding. "Do you know where Goliath went?" She asked changing the subject.
Angela looked perplexed. "No. He got a call shortly after getting your message." She shrugged her shoulders. "Before father left he instructed me to stay until you arrived." she answered.
Elisa started to worry. Goliath wasn't the one for dramatics so the phone call had to be important.
"Who told him he had a call?" Elisa asked. "It was Mr. Burnett," Angela informed her. Elisa nodded her head, biting her bottom lip. She'd passed Owen as he was getting on the elevator to go down. She was sure he was no longer in the building.
"Okay, Angela. Thanks. Tell the guys I said hi," she stated. They shared a quick hug. Then she watched the gargoyle climb back on the ledge and spread her wings, catching the air current.
Elisa watched her glide away until she disappeared into the horizon.
Elisa turned to go in search of Fox but was startled when she bumped into David Xanatos.
He snaked an arm around her waist to steady her. "Owen forgot to tell you that Goliath was called away," he informed her.
She stiffened when he pressed their bodies together. "Or are you here to see my wife?" He questioned in a deep voice. Elisa's palms were pressed against his chest. She tried pulling away but found herself held in place.
"I allowed Fox to have her fun with you but I have no intentions of standing on the sidelines while the two of you fuck like rabbits behind my back," he said calmly, his dark eyes glittered with jealousy.
"Did you not think Dominique would tell me about your little visit today?" He asked. "The two of you on her conference room table going at it like animals. What would your Captain think of that?" He paused, letting the threat hang in the air.
"Better yet what would Goliath think of his precious Elisa making love to my wife behind his back." Elisa grabbed the arm around her waist and pressed her thumb painfully into his pulse point.
He quickly released his hold. She backed away from him, putting some distance between them.
"I don't care what Dominique told you she can't prove a thing," she said confidently.
Her stomach turned over when he smirked at her. "Oh detective, you of all people should know how paranoid she is. Nothing transpires at Nightstone without her knowledge," he stated as he stood directly in front of her, blocking her exit. 'Fuck!' She thought to herself.
She didn't move when he took a step towards her. "Dominique's aching to send the tape to your Captain but apparently Fox threatened her to protect you." He looked amused.
"Titania knows better than to ever lay a hand on me if she expects to continue seeing Alexander. So Fox's threats against Dominique don't concern me," he told her matter-of-factly.
"Here's my proposition detective; you keep the money, do whatever you want with it. Just remember you now work for me. If you refuse, I'll send Dominique's tape to the tabloids." David Xanatos threatened.
She glared at him in outrage. "If you expose me, you'll be outing Fox too." Elisa said.
"Tabloids love gossip. Fox sleeping with you will only add to her celebrity but it would destroy your career." He continued before she could respond.
"Fox understands me more than anyone in this world she'd never take this personal. She's my equal in every way and no one will ever come between us."
The smile he directed at her sent chills down Elisa's spine. "You've only tasted the icing on the cake Detective. Fox has layers you could never comprehend."
His onyx eyes swirled with lust. "Did Fox finger fuck you or did she use a toy? I bet you're as tight as a virgin. How long has it been since you've been with someone?"
He grinned at her. "Human or gargoyle. How long has it been?" He asked.
Elisa ignored his question. She opened her handbag and pulled out the cashier's cheque.
She slowly unfolded it, holding it inches from his face, and ripped it down the centre letting the pieces fall to the ground.
In a tight, controlled voice she said.
"Like I told your wife, I'm not for sale." She ground out through clenched teeth, and I don't respond well to threats. So do whatever you want with Dominique's surveillance tape."
She took a deep breath staring him in the eyes. "I'd rather walk up and down Broadway from sun up to sundown selling ass for twenty dollars than to EVER let you touch me."
She walked around him to leave suddenly stopping. She turned facing him.
"And if you wanna know how tight I am," she paused for effect, "as your wife." She left him standing there staring daggers at her back.
(tbc)
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