Elizabeth moaned softly as she twisted in bed. She was slowly being pulled out of her wonderful dream and she fought it every step of the way. Her body was on fire, her veins felt like hot lava and her toes were curling with the sensation that was going through her. It was as if someone were providing her with more pleasure than she could stand. When she felt a sharp pain between her thighs she blinked her eyes open with a gasp.

She looked down to find that Jason's head was buried between her thighs and he was doing delicious things to her with his mouth. She moaned again as his slid his tongue along that oh so sensitive bud. She fought with the sensations as she reached down and slid her fingers through his spiky hair.

"Jason…no…" she moaned but it was useless, instead of pushing him away she was only pulling him closer.

His hands had slid under her backside and lifted her up as he brought his mouth closer to her. He devoured her all the while wondering why he hadn't done this sooner. She tasted sweet and she wept for him like honey. It was delicious nectar, a taste he knew he'd always want more of.

His teeth gently scrapped along her before he sucked the tiny bud back into his mouth until he heard Elizabeth moaning loudly and begging him to stop, for fear that she couldn't take anymore. He wouldn't ease up. He wanted to push her over to the edge so he rotated, using both his tongue as his teeth as he lapped at her juices.

Elizabeth released her hold from his hair and moved them back towards the sheets, where her fingers twisted around the cotton. Her heart was thundering, pounding in her ears, her breaths were coming in shorter gasps and her body was tightening. She could feel it the explosion building as Jason continued his torment. He moved one hand from her backside and slid a finger inside of her, working in the same rhythm as his tongue.

She squeezed her eyes shut and shouted out his name as the dam broke and spilled forth into Jason's welcome mouth. Tiny waves of pleasure were still rolling through her body until he moved from between her thighs. She was panting when he settled himself down beside her with a smile on his face.

"Are you okay?" he asked as he slid his hand across her stomach.

Elizabeth opened her eyes and his smile quickly disappeared when he saw the pool of tears that were gathered there. When he woke up this morning and found that she was still sleeping an idea flitted through his mind but he wasn't aware that what it did would bring her to tears. He wanted to give her pleasure, not pain.

"Elizabeth," he whispered as he moved to brush some hair from her face.

"I'm okay," she smiled as her heart started to continue its normal beat, "I'm okay that was just…it was a little…" she laughed nervously as she felt her face flame.

"What?" he asked as she tried to look away but he brought her face back so that her eyes met his, "Elizabeth, we've done practically everything but that and you've even reciprocated with me. What happened that…?"

"No one has ever done that before," she said quietly before she nibbled on her bottom lip. She sighed before she slid one arm around his naked waist and buried her head against his chest, "Elizabeth Corinthos, woman of the world, has never done…that before. The men were more concerned about their own pleasure than they were with mine, so…"

Jason pulled her back so he could look at her, "I'm sorry. I didn't know," he placed a soft kiss to her forehead, "I would have waited until were fully awake and able to enjoy all of it."

"Jason!" she gasped as she hit him in the chest with her tiny fist while her face flamed again.

He chuckled as he grabbed her hand and brought to his lips, "I'm glad. I'm glad that no one else shared that with you," he smiled as he leaned down and placed a soft kiss to her lips, "I'm glad that you saved that for me."

Elizabeth beamed up at him, "You know I have to return the favor right?"

Jason caught her roaming hand as it moved around his hip, "And I'm expecting you too, when we get in the shower, because we have a lot of things to do today."

"Oh really, Morgan?" she asked, "What would those things be?"

"I have to meet with Sonny in about an hour," he said, "And you have to go to your room to start packing. I made sure there was plenty of drawer space for you to move your things into."

"Well then what are we waiting for?" she asked pushing him away and sliding out of the bed, "You have no idea how long I've been wanting my key back."

He smirked at her as he slid out of bed and stood there, his passion for her clearly evident. He loved the sparkle in her eyes, the way she licked her lips as she backed slowly into the master bathroom.

"Is that all you've been waiting for, Elizabeth?"

"Well I guess there are some other things," she sighed dramatically and then burst into a fit of laughter as he chased her into the bathroom.

"I was just about to throw your breakfast down the garbage disposal," Lily smiled as she handed the plate to Elizabeth who had walked in the door, "And here's your chocolate milk. I'd ask what kept you so long but it's clearly written across your face. Be grateful you have me this morning and not Sonny."

Elizabeth groaned as she moved towards the dining room table and sat down, "It was cute to tease me when you guys weren't my parents but this is like having this conversation with Emily. It's kind of weird."

Lily laughed as she sat down across from Elizabeth, "We decided to close down the club for you last night. We put the rest of the cake in the fridge in case you wanted to have some but I need to fair warn that Johnny and Lu took half of it home."

"Sounds like Lu," Elizabeth chuckled as she ate a piece of bacon, "I'm sorry I left last night but I wanted to clobber Jason for not showing up and then…"

"Yeah," Lily smiled, "I think that was the first time in Sly's life that he was grateful for Jason making you mad. He was out the door not a minute after you. I'm sensing there are some issues going on between him and a few other people."

"Sly always has issues," Elizabeth said taking a drink of her chocolate milk, "I'm glad that Sonny decided to move him into the other penthouse. I really don't think that Kelly's is a good place for him. He's too alone there."

"Hmm yeah, speaking of moving," Lily said, "I'm assuming that you are over here to pack up your things?"

Elizabeth pushed some eggs around on her plate before she looked up at Lily, "You don't think Sonny is going to be upset do you? You guys have no idea how happy I am that I found you and that you made me a part of your family. You are still going to be considered my parents, nothing is going to change that, my name is Elizabeth Corinthos. It's just that Jason…well Jason…"

"I lived with my father for over twenty years," Lily said, "You think he would have wanted me out of the house but when he found out that I was leaving him to move in with Sonny Corinthos, it was like the world was unraveling, Elizabeth," she smiled as she reached over and squeezed her hand, "It's always difficult for a father to let go of his daughter but I can assure you that Sonny is going to be very happy for you. Jason is like a brother to him. I don't think he would trust any other man with your heart."

"I love him for that," Elizabeth said, "I love that he made it very clear to Jason where the boundaries where and I love that he gave me enough space but still kept a leash on me. I loved that he wouldn't allow just any man to be welcomed into my life. The man who donated his sperm to create me sold me to pay off some debts. I will never be able to thank you and Sonny enough for all that you have done for me."

"You've done a lot for us too, Elizabeth," Lily said, "You brought a little more joy into our lives and what you've done for Jason is…he never thought he'd be able to fall in love again. Not only was he able to, but he was able to find someone who is willing to accept him for the man that he is. I don't think I've seen a more perfect pair," she winked, "That is, except for Sonny and me."

Elizabeth laughed as she pushed away her half eaten breakfast, "A perfect pair."

"It's only been a day honey," Lily said softly, "Please don't tell me there's already trouble in paradise?"

"No. No there isn't," Elizabeth said, "It took so long for Jason to see me as more than a child and then last night when we finally…" she cleared her throat, "I'm afraid that he's always going to view me as a little too young. I'm afraid that I'm going to be ready to do a lot of things before he is."

"Such as?" Lily asked with raised eyebrows.

"I don't know," Elizabeth said pushing her chair away from the table and standing up, "Move into a house, buy a dog, have children," she looked at Lily, "Get married."

"Ah," Lily said as she stood up from the table and walked towards Elizabeth, "You're ready to get married again."

"I don't know," Elizabeth said, "Maybe. I mean, it can't be any worse than the last time now."

Lily laughed softly, glad that Elizabeth was somehow able to joke about her former life, "Sweetie, Jason saw what you went through. I'm sure that he doesn't want to rush you into anything. It was only a year ago when you were released from that hell you were living in. I know that you think…"

"Oh please don't be one of those people who tells me what I think," Elizabeth said.

Lily smiled, "I know that you have expressed your love for Jason and I know that you want to spend the rest of your life with him. However, Elizabeth, just because you say that you're ready doesn't necessarily mean you are," she forged on when she heard Elizabeth sigh, "I have no doubt that you are in love with Jason and I have even less doubt about his feelings for you. You two are crazy about one another and I think you are going to spend the rest of your lives together. I just think that for now, because of your history, you should take it one day at a time."

"I hate waiting," Elizabeth mumbled, "You have no idea how long this past year has been."

Lily laughed softly as she pulled Elizabeth into a hug, "Jason Morgan isn't going anywhere. I can assure you of that. Now, let me get rid of this and then we'll put Max's muscles to good use. Make those boxes as heavy as you can get them."

Elizabeth laughed as she watched Lily head into the kitchen, "Hey Lily."

"Yes?" Lily asked turning.

"Thank you," Elizabeth said quietly, "Thank you for my life."

Lily shook her head, "Thank you Elizabeth for coming into ours."

"I'm sorry that I'm late," Jason said as he closed Sonny's office door behind him.

"I figured you would be," Sonny said as he pushed a cup of Kelly's coffee towards Jason, "I just got here a few minutes ago. I stopped by to get you this."

"Thank you," Jason said as he sat down and took a sip of the hot liquid. He hoped that moments like this wouldn't always be this awkward with Sonny but he was going to have to get used to it, now the man sitting across from him was more than his mentor, he was Elizabeth's father.

"Alright," Sonny said, "The numbers for the week."

"Actually," Jason said, "I was wondering if we could talk about something else first," he cleared his throat, "I was wondering if we could talk about Elizabeth," when Sonny didn't say anything Jason continued, "You know that I'd like her to move back in with me."

Sonny shrugged, "I have no problem with it. I mean I am going to miss her. I'm going to miss family night, but she's right across the hall so I can drag her back every Wednesday night. Hey, I can invite Eckert too." Sonny laughed but Jason didn't.

"This is more than just asking her to move in with me," Jason said and licked his suddenly dry lips, "I want…I would like to ask for Elizabeth's hand in marriage."

Sonny closed the file folder in front of him and sat back in his chair. He stared at his enforcer in front of him as he ran his hand over his cheek. He expected that he would be helping Elizabeth move today but he never expected this.

"This could be too soon for her," Jason said, "She was unable to enjoy her teenage years. She was forced to grow up in a mafia world. She was made to strip, she had to marry a man at the age of sixteen, I know all this. I've thought about it and I…I think about her, about all the things I've said and I'm not saying that we have to get married tomorrow but I'd like to give her a symbol showing her that I mean it, that I meant every word."

"Why are you asking me?" Sonny asked.

"You're her father now," Jason said, "Before that you were…" he looked away from Sonny's boring eyes, "I wanted you to hear what I had to say and I wanted your opinion on it as both my friend and Elizabeth's father."

"As Elizabeth's father I'm going to tell you that if you hurt her emotionally or physically I'm going to have to start looking for a new enforcer because you will no longer exist," Sonny said quietly, "As a friend I think that you should show the woman you love just how much she means to you."

Jason sat back in his chair and took another sip of his coffee, "I don't need a ring or a service to know that I'm committed to Elizabeth. I am going to spend the rest of my life with her. From Lily however, from the way you are with her, I know that women like stuff like this. Elizabeth has also told me a few things."

"Did she tell you that she wanted a big diamond?" Sonny asked with his dimples revealed.

"No," Jason said shaking his head, "We never talked about marriage. I don't think either of us wanted to broach that subject. We did talk about spending our lives together but never mentioned sharing vows. It's something that she needs. It's something that I'm going to give her."

"How do you know she needs it?" Sonny asked as he watched Jason stand up from his chair.

He gave Sonny a small smile, "I just know. You wouldn't mind if I postponed our meeting until tomorrow do you? There's an errand I have to run."

"The meeting can wait," Sonny said as Jason opened his office door, "Oh and Jason?"

"Yes?"

"I'd be honored for you to take my daughter's hand in marriage," Sonny said.

Sly rolled his head back and forth before he picked up another box and moved it into his new penthouse. He barely had anything at Kelly's because it was such a small space but when Sonny told him that he would be moving into the other available penthouse Sly went out and bought everything that he could, including a brand new widescreen television set with surround sound. His thinking was that he had plenty of money and no one else to spend it on so why not piss away on expensive electronics?

Groaning he moved another box into his penthouse, this time by the pushing of his feet. He turned his head and stepped a little into the hallway when he heard the elevator ding. He was hoping that it was Sonny or another guard checking in so he could ask for a little help.

"Hey…"

Emily stepped off of the elevator and turned in the direction of the voice that she heard. She was surprised to find Sly standing near an open penthouse door. The white shirt that he had on was clinging to him like a second skin and a bead of sweat fell from his forehead to the floor. She swallowed and took one step towards him.

"I was looking for Jason," she said, "I wasn't aware that you were moving."

"Sonny just spoke to me about it a few nights ago," Sly said, "Really didn't say much to anyone about it. I'm not one for big fusses."

"Right," Emily said nodding, "Do you know if Jason's in?"

"He went out a while ago and I'm not sure if he came back," Sly said as he ran his fingers through his damp hair, "I've been in and out all morning and we're not really on speaking terms anyway, just basically a gruff hello cause Lizzie makes him."

"Yeah," Emily said crossing her arms across her chest, "I wasn't sure if he was still giving me the ride to the airport tomorrow so I wanted to double check. I figured I'd say goodbye to Lily while I was here."

"Goodbye?" Sly asked, "Are you going on some trip?"

"I'm leaving town," Emily said, "I'm moving to Europe. I'll be going to Oxford for the rest of the semester and then I may take some time off to travel. I haven't really figured everything out yet I just know that I haven't been happy here since I returned so…" she forced a smile, "If you see Elizabeth, tell her I stopped by. I know you won't tell Jason."

Sly blinked as he watched her turn around and head back towards the elevator. This was everything that he wanted. He wanted her to stay out of his life. He wanted her to walk away from him. Now she was and he felt like someone was reaching inside of his chest and ripping his heart out.

"Emmy wait," he said moving towards the elevator and putting his hand on the door so it wouldn't open, "Hold on."

She turned towards him, looking at him with those dark eyes, eyes that he simply wanted to get lost in. He wanted to take her into his arms and kiss her, like he did that night before Jason interrupted him, like that night in the penthouse, that night that he stepped back and found blood all over her hands.

Sly stepped back and gave her a smile, "Europe won't know what hit 'em. Have a wonderful time, Emily."

Emily reached over with her finger and pressed the door open button so the elevator wouldn't leave the floor. She stared at him, at the haunted look in his eyes and realized that the best friend that she knew was no longer there. She blinked away her forthcoming tears.

"Can you give me any reason to stay, Sly?" she whispered, "Any reason at all?"

He hesitated and then took another step back, "No Emmy, I can't."

She removed her finger from the button and let the silver doors close in his face. She didn't even utter the words goodbye. Sly watched the numbers continue to move downward, until they reached the bottom floor, and then he turned back to his task, only to be encountered by Elizabeth.

"You shouldn't eavesdrop," he said picking up the last box and walking into his penthouse.

"I can't believe you just did that," Elizabeth said quietly as she stood at the open doorway, "I can't believe you just let her walk away. Sly, she is…"

"You don't know the history between me and Emily," Sly said, "I know that we're close but we're not that close so please, don't try and tell me what Quartermaine means to me. I don't try and pretend to understand your relationship with Morgan."

"If you think for one second that you're going to get away with talking to me like that you are sadly mistaken," Elizabeth said, "And I don't need Jason to shut your mouth. I'll slap the taste out of it myself. You just let the best thing that ever happened to you walk away."

"I know that, Lizzie!" he yelled as he gripped the edge of his door, "Don't you think I know that? She'll be much happier in Europe."

"Sly…"

"I watched you lie dying right in front of my eyes, Lizzie," Sly said, "I watched my father die right in front of my eyes. I'll be damn if I watch Emmy die too."

Then Sly slammed the door right in her face and Elizabeth was cut off from the next thing she was going to say. Growling in frustration she made her way back over to Jason's penthouse. She smiled as she turned the knob on the open door; it was now her and Jason's penthouse, their penthouse. That made her feel better.

As soon as she walked through the door she noticed that she stepped on something. Bending down she found a small white envelope that had the word 'Key' written across of it. She grinned as she opened it and moved over toward his desk. She was finally getting her key back. Dumping the contents onto the desk Elizabeth saw one silver key fall out, followed by a diamond ring.

Elizabeth dropped the key and the envelope and grabbed the small one karat diamond on the table. It was simple, just a regular princess cut with a white gold band. Nothing large, nothing fancy, but everything Jason. She looked up when she heard something and noticed that Jason was in the room, leaning against the pool table, with a stick in his hand.

"I thought you might like a game?" he asked.

Elizabeth looked at him and then back down at the ring, the glittering diamond that was winking at her. It was much smaller than the last one she received and she was grateful. It was also given to her by a man that she was crazy about. She reached up and wiped the tears from her eyes and shook her head.

"No."

"No?" Jason asked as he stood up straight and put the stick down on the table.

"No," she said looking at him with a smile, "I am not playing pool with you until you get over here and put this thing on my finger."

Jason laughed as he walked towards her and took the diamond from her hand. He slid the ring onto her left ring finger and then he leaned down to kiss her, a soft gentle kiss that soon turned into something more.

"I'm going to spend the rest of my life with you," Elizabeth whispered, "And I'm going to make sure that you love every minute of it."

"Fine by me," Jason grinned as he watched her pull his tee shirt out of his jeans, "I thought we were going to play pool."

"We're going to play something, Morgan," she said pushing him back on the leather couch, "But pool is the last thing that is on my mind."

Elizabeth then kicked off her sneakers and reached for Jason's leather jacket that was slung on the back of his chair. She slipped her arms through it and then proceeded to climb up on the coffee table where she started to swing and sway her hips.

Jason settled back on the couch with a smile on his face. He silently thanked fate for bringing Elizabeth Webber-Corinthos through the club door one snowy night. It was one hell of a ride with his teenager stripper but he wouldn't take back one minute. Everything that happened, every good, every bad, brought him to this moment, to his twisted angel.

If you liked Twisted Angel, please check out the sequel Tainted. It continues on with Sly Eckert and his demons.