THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE REVIEWS, THEY ARE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. I'M SO HAPPY THAT ALL OF YOU SEEM TO BE PLEASED WITH THIS STORY THUS FAR, I KNOW I AM. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW THIS STORY IS PROGRESSING, AND WITH SUCH EASE! I LOVE DRAWING OUT LAUREN AND BO'S BOND AND LOVE INTO ONE GIANT PICTURE. *SNIFF* MAKES MY HEART HAPPY. OK,OK ENOUGH SAP. I HOPE THIS ISN'T TO PREDICTIBLE AND TO CHEESY.
ALSO LOTS OF ACTION AND PAIN SOON TO COME… ENJOY!
"Dyson, do you know anything about this…. Dr. Isaac Taft?" Lauren asked, glancing at the wolf over the file. The shifter thought for a moment, before shaking his head. "No mam, haven't heard that name before. Which region is he in?"
Scanning back over the file, Lauren pinpoints the sites location. "Alberta. Just south of Calgary, in a town called Lethbridge? I didn't know we had a site out that far." She finished, placing the papers on the table.
"Maybe they are joining the association?" Dyson asked, reaching for the file, first seeking the blonde's permission before taking. Scanning over the file, the shifter scrunches his forehead. "Weird. It doesn't list what type of Fae they specialize in. Or anything they do, as a matter of fact."
"That's what caught my attention, too. I mean, it's from the Agency, but I don't recall receiving any further information about him or this institution." Lauren states, doing a quick search through her emails.
"Well, the lower region of Alberta, down to Vancouver has recently been cleared from Zone level 3. Maybe the agency is trying to expand there first, but as far as the lacking information I don't know. Could be another test site?" Dyson shrugged lightly, giving the Doctor a genuine 'I'm just as much, out of the loop as you are' expression.
"That would explain the vague details, if this test site is anything like that last one. Remember Zuik Hospitals in Algeria?" she chuckled, rubbing her temples.
"Man do I ever. That was actually my first assigning with you. I was so new to the agency, and when we showed up at that lunatic's house, I for sure thought I made a huge mistake in my career change." Dyson grinned, shaking his head at the memory. "Fresh chicken blood is the cure for all things big and small!" He laughed, Lauren adding her own chuckle. "I still have nightmares about that damn chicken, running around after the maniac chopped it's head off, and I've seen the Fae do some messed up things."
"Mhm, and that is why Elder Kwan is no longer the Director of the Science and Medical Operations." The blonde laughed, leaning back in her seat, taking the file into her hands. "Well, we're not scheduled there until Tuesday, so if it turns out to be a bust like the last, we won't be too far off track heading home." The wolf smiles, shifting his gaze out the window. "Looks like we're here." He states, standing from his seat. "I'm going to check in with the Captain."
Lauren nods, moving back to her seat when the wolf passes. Settling back into her seat, she catches glance of the brunette staring out the window. She looks completely drained and exhausted. 'She needs to feed.' The blonde thinks, remorse setting in that she was the reason she hadn't fed. She didn't know how Bo did it, but the control she seemed to have over her succubus was far more powerful than the succubus alone.
"Attention all staff, we will be landing in fifteen minutes." The captains voice came over the comm., startling the Doctor.
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It was another forty-five minutes before they reached the reservation they were staying at. Tamsin was wired the entire ride, having gotten her beauty sleep on the plane. Dyson? Well, Dyson doesn't ever sleep when the good Doctor is in his vicinity. Bo on the other hand was fighting off her exhaustion, shaking her head each time it slumped against the window. The blonde couldn't help but find the woman extremely adorable when she was sleepy.
"Tam, you have the first cabin to the left, and you also have first watch. Bo your cabin is just past Tamsin's near the lake, and your welcome. Doctor, if you would follow me, I'll escort you to your cabin suite." Dyson finishes, handing the two their keys before turning to the blonde.
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The cabin door creaked as it swung open, the place was decent in size. Flipping on the lights, Bo couldn't help but take in her surroundings. The décor was comforting, and inviting. Much better than the tiny hotel room she occupied previously. She walked the layout of the house, full size kitchen, lounging room, and master bed. She took note of the fireplace along the lounge wall, and the patio doors leading out of the master bedroom. 'If this is just the standard cabin, then I could only imagine how exuberant the Doctor's suite was.' She thought, smiling internally.
After settling in, and treating herself to a hot bath, Bo took the cabinets for something warm to drink; finding a few packets of herbal tea. This time to herself was nice change of pace, she forgot how serene and peaceful the world was without the chaos around.
The night's air was cool against the brunette's skin causing goosebumps to take residence, as Bo leaned against the patio's rail. The water was breathtaking; with the moon cloaking the lake, as if it were black glass. Bo's mind wandered to the Doctor, replaying the day's events. She wanted the blonde so badly, it hurt, but more importantly she wanted the blonde to want her. Entirely, for who she was. The thought of having the blonde teased her succubus, re-emerging that nagging hunger. She knew she needed to feed, but with how things played out in the tiny waiting room, she didn't want to hurt the Doctor by finding a meaningless feed, but then again, she risked losing control even more by not feeding. The brunette sighed at her catch 22, wanting nothing more than to rip this being out of her.
A sudden snapping sound startles Bo, forcing her into predator mode, as she quickly grabbed the closest object to her; a water noodle that had clearly been left behind for a long time. Rolling her eyes, she quickly drops the damn thing, switching it for the hot tea mug, as she crept to the side of the cabin in wait. The rustling and crunching of leaves grew louder the closer the perp got. The succubus caught wind of a familiar scent, as the Doctor rounded the corner, halting when she realized Bo was standing there with a coffee mug over her head, both releasing sighs as they relaxed. "What are you doing out here, Lauren? Does Tamsin know you're here?" Bo asked, helping the blonde up the stairs. "Sure one hell of a welcome there, Bo." Lauren teased, placing a clear bottle and two glasses onto the patio table. "No, Tamsin has no idea I'm here." Bo just stared, waiting for the rest of her questions to be answered. The blonde rolled her eyes, as she popped the cork out of the bottle; pouring the two a healthy amount of wine. "I wanted to check up on you, see how you were fairing." She stated.
"How I am fairing? Who says that?" Bo teased, taking the glass from the blonde. "Though, I will be fairing much better after this glass. Thank you." she finished, flashing an exotic smile. The blonde just hummed in response, as she stared at the brunette, taking note of her attire; charcoal fleece joggers topped with a black camisole tank; fit ever so snug against the woman's body.
Lauren's sudden spike in arousal did not go unnoticed by the succubus, as Bo's eyes flashed blue. Quickly turning her head to the lake, as she gulped down her glass, along with her raging succubus. "Why do you fight your succubus so much?" Lauren asked, taking the glass from Bo as she poured her another portion. "You know why." Bo simply states, eyeing the Doctor warily. "Mmm, yes, and no. I know that you don't want to lose control of your succubus, but I don't know why you think you could lose control." she replies, bobbing her head side to side as she spoke, handing the glass to the brunette. Bo didn't respond, she just turned to the lake, resuming her lean from before. "I'm sorry." Lauren spoke in a low tone, joining the brunette, "I shouldn't be asking such personal questions, it's clear there are some deeper underlining emotions between you and your succubus." The two sat in silence for a moment before Bo finally spoke, "I killed an innocent boy."
Lauren watched as the brunette downed the wine, placing the glass down along the railing. "Kyle, had been saving up all summer to buy a car. I remember how excited he was when the car salesman handed him the keys. It wasn't much, just a used 2007 ford explorer, but he loved it. He loved it, because it was his; he had earned it…" she paused, aggressively wiping tears away. "and I took that from him. I took him from his family, Lauren. I killed him!" Bo shout, as she grabbed the glass, throwing it into the lake. "I don't believe that, Bo." Lauren stated, straightening her posture as anger filled the brunette's eyes. "Yeah, well you're not the one living with it, so I guess you don't have to believe it." Bo chuckled venomously, staring into the void. "We were just teenagers in love, doing what any normal hormonal kids would do." She laughed, thinking for a moment. "I don't recall them going over 'If you happen to start draining your partner during sexual intercourse, you need to do this.' In sex ed."
"Bo," Lauren spoke, reaching out to touch the brunette who only jerked away, "Don't, Lauren. I don't want your pity. I just wanted you to know why my succubus and I have such a strained relationship."
"It wasn't your fault, Bo. Nor was it your succubus's. You had no idea." Lauren tried again, placing her hand on the brunette's. "That doesn't change anything, Lauren. Kyle is still dead. His family is still in the dark about what happened, and they will never know the truth, and that… That is what eats at me the most. I'm not a murderer, but I sure ran like one." Bo finished, pushing off the rail with a sigh, as she headed for the stairs. "It's late, Lauren. You should go."
"I know what you're doing, Bo, and It's not healthy." The blonde spoke, crossing her arms in the notion that she wasn't leaving. "I'm not doing anything, Lauren. Please, just go."
"Exactly, you've done nothing to take care of yourself. You're starving yourself, Bo!" Lauren bit, holding the brunettes gaze, "You're exhausted, it's written all over your face." She spoke in a softer tone, making slow steps towards the other woman. "Let me help you."
Those words filled the succubus with anger, "Tread lightly, Doctor." She warned, her eyes flashing blue. "I am, trust me. I know we've been down this road already, but I've had some time to think things over." She watched, as the brunette relaxed a bit, "You need to feed."
The brunette stood there as the blonde approached, she knew the Doctor was right, she needed to take care of herself; of her succubus, but what can you do when the one you want, is the furthest from being an option. "Take some of my life force." The words heard, but unregistered, pushing the brunette backwards and away from the blonde. "You need to go." She spoke, firm in her words. "Bo, please. You need the strength, you're weak." Lauren pleaded, reclaiming the few steps stolen.
Bo stared for a moment, filled with every emotion possible, she was torn. Her succubus, of course, was agreeing with the Doctor, but her logical human brain was telling her to run first this time. "Okay, I'll leave."
"Damn it, Bo!" Lauren yelled, as the brunette disappeared into the hooded woods.
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Early light was beginning to fill the sky, when Bo finally returned to the cabin. Walking up to the patio, she spotted a certain blonde curled up on one of the chairs, cradling her body. She was asleep, and it was evident she had been cry for a good part of the night. Bo let out a long sigh as she walked up to the blonde. "What a fucking mess we are, huh?" she whispered, moving loose locks from the blonde's face, before picking her up from the chair and carrying her to the bed. Lauren woke, as the brunette was backing away, panic setting in. "Bo, wait." She begged, holding the brunette's eyes. The sadness in the Doctor's eyes crushed the succubus, but also tugged at her heart. She knew the blonde figured she was leaving to sleep in the lounging room, "I'm just going to take a quick shower, and then I'll be back. I promise." Bo spoke, carrying a gentle tone. The doctor stared for a moment, almost as if she was mesmerizing the brunette's face, before nodding.
The blonde was again, fast asleep when Bo returned. She had a more peaceful expression across her face than she did when she was outside on the chair. Bo knew they would have to revisit tonight's discussions in the morning, but for now, she wanted to soak up this peaceful state the blonde was in. Sliding in under the covers, Bo wrapped her arms around the girl, pulling her close, as vanilla and lavender filled her nose. Bo held tight to the words spoken tonight, and though the road was still long in front of them, she knew that she would do anything it took to make the blonde hers.