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I couldn't say I was excited about my new assignment, working with the light was not my idea of fun, but after punching the wolf in the mouth a couple times, I could definitely say I felt better. I heard there was a local neutral bar nearby and decided to end this day with a few shots of vodka, but when I stepped into the Dal that night I had no idea what I was getting myself into...
The first thing I saw was that damn Succubus, I mean, she's a succubus, she's hot, you can't deny that, but something about her drove me insane, eventually, I would find out just what that was. The second person I saw was the wolf, Dyson honestly wasn't too bad...for a light fae at least. I didn't see us being best friends, but maybe this partnership between the light and dark wouldn't make me want to throw myself from a building. The third person I saw made me stop dead in my tracks after that I honestly didn't see anyone else, I didn't know her name, but what I did know was she was going to change everything. The moment she looked towards me and I looked into those brown eyes, it was too late for me, I was done for. The next thing I felt was something I hadn't felt in thousands of years and many lifetimes, I felt my heart take a beat.
Something little known about Valkyries is that while we seem like heartless bitches, we aren't, our hearts simply don't beat unless someone worthy of it causes it to beat. I didn't know this woman but I knew I was in serious trouble. Valkyries are well known bitches but I was head bitch around headquarters, no one messed with me and everyone knew why I was this way, but it was never spoken of. The last person that made my heart beat, I can still see her blonde hair and flower crown as she was given the proper viking funeral in a boat where i shot the arrow that turned my lovers body to ashes and my heart to stone. I never planned to allow that to happen again after Ellie, when a Valkyrie loses a mate, they never mate again, well, not until now. I knew this feeling in my chest and it was a bad sign, I couldn't go through that again, I didn't know how to stop this, but I knew I had to find a way. I turned around right as that fucking wolf saw me and called me over, I could have ignored him, but frankly I wasn't really sure my legs would allow me to leave the sight of this gorgeous blonde. Maybe just meeting her would make this feeling go away.
I walked over to Dyson and punched him in the face, just for good measure, in case I didn't get enough blows in earlier in the day. I saw the Succubus' eyes flash blue, now this could turn into something fun, but Dyson stopped it before any Valkyrie/Succubus throw down could begin by saying "that's just how she says hi" to which the Succubus responded "well, pardon me if I'm not looking for a greetiing". Alright, she was kind of funny, but there was something about her I just couldn't stand. Dyson began the introductions anyway, "Everyone, this is Tamsin, my new partner. Tamsin, this is Trick (the bartender I had managed to miss because of the distraction of a certain blonde), I believe you and Bo Dennis have already met, this is Kenzi and this here is Lauren Lewis, the light''s HUMAN doctor" something about the way he introduced her as the "HUMAN doctor" made me want to punch him again, but somehow I refrained. I tried my hardest not to focus any attention on her, but she seemed to command it but sticking out her hand for me to shake. When our hands touched, I swear the earth shifted for a moment. I had never felt this kind of electricity before and when I looked into her eyes, I could tell she felt it too. We let go quickly and both pretended nothing happened.
The way Bo was looking at us, literally looked like she was about to hulk out, I could spot jealousy anywhere and for a moment I forgot that Succubi could read aura's, I knew mine was off the charts, but I secretly wondered what Lauren's was like. It was at this awkward moment that Dyson decided to intervene, "hey babe, do you want to play a round of pool before we head back to the crack shack?" "uh, yeah sure." was all the response Dyson got, it kind of made me feel bad for him, but he seemed happy just to be in her presence, so I could leave well enough alone. "Ugh grossssss, those two are going to be at it all night, i believe it's time to spend some time with his holiness, the Ash, or whatever it is he goes by these days" Kenzi said as she grabbed her purse and headed toward the door. Hmm, I didn't know the Ash had a special human pet, very interesting. While thinking this I had forgotten that this now left Lauren and I alone, she pulled out a bar stool and asked me what I'd like to drink, to which I told her, Vodka. Since Trick was busy Lauren grabbed a shot glass and bottle of vodka and proceeded to pour me a shot. I laughed, harder than I have in a long time, I handed her the shot and took the bottle and chugged about half of it in one drink. "It's your turn" I said as I turned to the shocked face of the doctor who looked like she had been nursing a beer all night long. "Oh no, I haven't done a shot of anything since I was in college" she said with a shy smile. I could stare at that smile all day long, I proceeded to try again, "aww come on, it's just one shot, it couldn't hurt" she shook her head, "DEFINITELY not vodka, I don't know how anyone shoots that, I tend to be more of a tequila fan myself." Now I had her, I said "alright, fair enough, I grabbed the shot and took it, then went to the other side of the bar to get what I needed. She looked a little worried and she probably should be, I could be very convincing. I came back with 2 tequila shots, 2 limes and some salt. Since I doubted she was as bold as I, I licked the small spot between her thumb and pointer finger and poured some salt. "You do remember how to shoot tequila right? It's pretty simple doc, I can't imagine medical school friend your brain THAT much that you can't remember how to shoot tequila" now I was challenging her and just like I knew it would, she took the bait, she licked the salt, took the shot and just as she finished I put the lime backwards in my mouth on the very edge of my teeth so she would have to get VERY close to get her lime. I was quite surprised when she didnt hesitate one bit to take the lime right out of my mouth with hers. "Very nice Doc, I see you haven't forgotten" She looked at me with a smirk and her eyes turned into slits as she game the "the look" the "I'm pretending to be annoyed look". "Very funny, Tamsin, you're pretty bold for someone who's just met me and cocky too" oh if she only knew...what was I getting myself into. While I was thinking this she was pouring the next tequila shot, I assumed she was going to have me put my own salt on my hand, but boy was I wrong...she grabbed my hand and took two of my fingers and put them in her mouth, I was in shock and it takes ALOT to shock a valkyrie, once my fingers were wet, she proceeded to wipe them on her own neck, where she then turned her head sideways and poured just a hint of salt. Honestly if you ever seen someone have a 'deer in the headlights' look, that was me at this moment. This woman was going to be the death of me, I could already tell. Since I''m not one to back down from a challenge, I licked the salt off of her neck and added a little unnecessary suction that made her gasp, I could listen to that noise for house on repeat, I grabbed the shot and threw it back, when I looked back I saw that she also had the lime backwards between her teeth, as I went in to get my lime, she pulled it back with her tongue and before I even thought, I followed with my tongue, I finally won the lime, but it took quite a bit of work. When we finally separated I saw a sparkle in her eyes that I never wanted to leave.
Apparently our little show had brought over a VERY jealous Succubus who I felt grab me by the back of my jacket and throw me across the bar. "BO STOP!" I heard Lauren yell, but it was too late I wasn't one to back down from a fight and it didn't appear Bo was either. I slid across the floor and hit the wall but I barely felt it, my adrenaline was pumping and I couldn't wait to teach this baby fae a lesson. She came at me swinging and I dodged every punch, who taught this girl to fight? Maybe it was the wolf because clearly physical prowess was something I favored, I dodged punches and landed many, she seemed to be tiring herself out, I may have underestimated that fact that she was a succubus, because suddenly I didn't want to punch her, I wanted to kiss her, touch her, love her, she started to pull my life force from me, but I wasn't just any fae, I was a Valkyrie and we don't fall so easily, while she was distracted by the taste of my chi, I punched her as hard as I could right in the chin, she was knocked out cold. What I didn't even realize was that Dyson and Lauren had been trying to stop this fight the whole time. Apparently the Succubus has some sort of thing going with the wolf while still thinking she had some kind of claim on the doctor. That wasn't going to work for me, I needed to show her right now that although the mating process had begun, Lauren was free to make her own choices, she didn't belong to anyone. Dyson was giving Bo some of his chi, enough to wake her. I pushed him away and proceeded to pin her arms with my legs and straddle her I grabbed her by the face like you would a child, she struggled, but it was clear who was dominate in this match up. When she finally gave up and went limp, I looked into her bright blue eyes and spoke to her almost as if she was a child "Listen here, baby fae, i'm not sure what the story is with you and the doctor, but I did not do anything she didn't want me to do and you have no claim on her. She is allowed to make her own decisions, it doesn't matter if she's human, fae or any other kind of creature, you don't speak for her and as a matter of a fact, neither do I, so, Lauren, is there anything you'd like to say to Bo?" At this point Lauren wasn't sure what to do, but she felt like she needed to make it clear to Bo that the Succubus had chosen the wolf, she couldn't have both. "Bo, I don't belong to you, you don't need to protect me, you dont have any right to be jealous of me and you sure as hell can't attempt to beat the crap out of everyone who kisses me" at this point the Succubus' eyes had turned back brown and I assumed that meant I could unpin her. "I'm sorry, I'm not sure what came over me. Tamsin, Lauren, I apologize, I know it's not my place" Dyson came and took her hand and they left the Dal, I couldn't imagine they were going to be having a fun conversation back at wherever they were headed.
"Well, that was fun" I said with a smile as I wiped the blood off my mouth from the one punch that Bo actually managed to hit me with. Lauren already had a rag "here let me" she proceeded to clean it "I don't think it needs stitches, but make sure you keep it clean" I could tell she never really left doctor mode. Much to my disappointment, the next words out of her mouth were "I've got to get going, it was very nice to meet you Tamsin" "Are you sure you can't stay for one more drink?" I almost pleaded, sounding ridiculously like a wounded puppy, who was I even right now? "Sorry, I can't I'm driving and I've got an early day tomorrow" I completely understood that, but I never wanted this beauty to leave my sight ever again. She came over and kissed my cheek and headed out the front door of the Dal. I stood in a daze for a moment trying to decide if I wanted another drink, but suddenly my mind was only on one thing and for that I was going to need to get home. As I walked out the door, I was almost hit by something round and black, luckily, I have Valkyrie reflexes and easily caught it, I looked up to see Lauren straddling a black Ducati and with a smirk she said "it took you long enough" and she put her helmet on and started the engine. Finally catching on, I put the helmet on and hopped on the back of the bike with the woman who I was pretty sure could break me into a million pieces.