Sweet Savage Congo

Mission: Bo travels back in time to meet up with Dr. Lewis in the Congo rainforest with the intention of trapping a hungry Garuda and stopping a Fae War…

Chapter 7

Lauren sat at the desk in her tent lab…sighing with frustration as she ran her fingers through her hair, upset by the day's events.

Logically, she had no idea how to handle the disappointment settling like a rock inside her belly. Even though her heart was aching…her mind wouldn't stop turning…Bo, a succubus? Maybe that explains the attraction…the inability to control uncharacteristic impulses.

Attempting to take her mind off her misery, she punched the keyboard to her computer forcefully. The Ash had given her access to an amazing Fae database and there was information on just about anything in the Fae world at her fingertips….even Succubi.

Lauren couldn't understand how she could have been so duped by Bo. She felt like a fool.

But a nagging doubt still lingered in the back of her mind. The pieces didn't fit. Of course she hadn't been fair to Bo either. Through all the flirtation…she hadn't revealed her relationship with Nadia.

However, after reading about Succubi, Lauren wasn't so sure Bo had used her Fae power in the cold and calculating way Nadia had suggested when they arrived back at camp.

The more she researched Succubi… the more certain she became that Bo had used her power only very briefly when they first met…possibly to avoid awkward questions. And yet… there was the instance at the waterfall where that reddish aura had surrounded Bo leading to the incident that Nadia had unfortunately interrupted.

Thinking about what might have happened…Lauren blushed…her body warming at the fantasy.

Reluctantly, Lauren shook her head to clear her mind of the tantalizing visuals to regain her focus.

Frowning thoughtfully…Lauren longed to give the succubus the benefit of a doubt. Maybe Bo's power had possibly touched her unintentionally?

The emotionally tired doctor sighed as she silently admitted to herself that she had been crazy attracted to the beautiful succubus since she had first laid eyes on her…power or no power.

Lauren thought back to a few hours earlier. She had given Nadia the silent treatment until they made camp after the childish and possessive display Nadia had indulged along the trail.

Once they reached the privacy of the lab…Lauren had exploded into a furious 15 minute tirade ignoring Nadia's pleas and shrugging away her excuses… adamantly refusing to hear her fishy explanations.

Lauren smiled sheepishly remembering the shock on Nadia's face when confronted with the temper Lauren normally hid so well.

Nadia claimed she was just trying to psyche out the succubus for later questioning. Lauren felt it was a poor attempt to rationalize her unforgivable behavior.

Frustrated by Lauren's lack of trust, Nadia dug herself deeper when she explained her employer had sent her to the Congo to monitor Bo's activity because Bo was supposedly an unaligned Fae criminal intent on stealing the doctor's work and selling it to the highest bidder.

Faced with the skeptical doctor's obvious disbelief…Nadia desperately professed her love.

Lauren shook her head amazed at the lengths Nadia would go to try and manipulate her.

Finally, Nadia had given up and left…her body ridged with anger and obstinacy.

Lauren rolled her eyes and sighed…slightly disgusted with her own naiveté…thinking…and all this time I thought Nadia was a photographer for a magazine. Now I find out she's part of some kind of secret organization task force like the Fae CIA or something.

Lauren's mind continued to analyze the situation. Once again she felt something just didn't fit here. Maybe she just didn't want to believe Bo was the manipulating criminal Nadia painted her out to be. Maybe she was biased because of her attraction to Bo.

Instinctually, she felt the succubus was trustworthy and the attraction was very real between them.

Torn between conflicting emotions…Lauren banged her fist on the table…thankful for the pain. She felt mentally bruised and battered…angry and confused…tears threatening her eyes.

Today, her girlfriend…the woman she thought she knew had revealed a juvenile cruelty that Lauren had blindly not picked up on in the past six months.

And the woman she just met…and had formed an insane attraction to…according to Nadia was possibly a succubus criminal that liked to play with her food. What a day!

Pondering the predicament…Lauren admitted to herself that she had been distant to her new girlfriend the past several months and hadn't necessarily made the effort to find out what Nadia was really all about. She had been too caught up with her new work and fascinated with the Fae world to really give the relationship a chance.

Mainly because…maybe…well, science was so much more fun than Nadia. And then came…Bo. Lauren's face softened as she laughed quietly. Bo made her see science in an entirely different light. There she said it! Lauren felt much better.

She was still a little confused as to why Bo would lie about using her power, but she was sure the succubus had her reasons.

Lost in her thoughts, Lauren didn't notice Bo enter the tent until a scuffle by the door alerted her to the frantic succubus's presence.

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Bo bounced the guard's head against the sturdy 7x7 metal tent pole knocking him out cold and shaking the tent like a 7.0 earthquake as she entered the lab interrupting Lauren's tumultuous thoughts.

Storming into the room…Bo's eyes were panicked. She caught the doctor by surprise as she rushed to her... urgently grasping Lauren by her upper arms. Lauren thought she would melt from the desire circulating like a hot current throughout her body. The attraction was electric.

Frantically the words tumbled from Bo's lips. "Are you okay? Did she hurt you?"

"Calm down, Bo." Lauren pushed away from Bo…distracted by her arousal and baffled by Bo's concern; however her heart quickened… flattered by the Fae's concern for her.

Surely…this stunning creature was not evil? Once again…Lauren felt her body respond involuntarily to Bo's nearness. Why was it that she could barely restrain herself from jumping this woman's bones every time she came near?

"No, I'm fine. Why would you think that?" Lauren replied nervously…still unsure of Bo's intent.

Warily, Bo touched Lauren's cheek as if she were delicate china…softly inspecting for bruises. Finding none, she released a tortured breath…relief flooding her eyes.

Inhaling sharply…frustrated by Nadia's scheming…Bo ranted. "That lying little twit! She definitely takes after her duplicitous mother."

Confused by Bo's outburst Lauren raised a quizzical brow encouraging Bo to continue.

Incensed the succubus explained spoke through clenched teeth. "Nadia made me think she had hurt you…which was very unfortunate for her."

Lauren drew a panicked breath answering quickly, "No…no! Nadia humiliated me but she didn't hurt me physically. She actually apologized for her behavior on the trail and implied she was trying to psyche you out, because you're some kind of Fae criminal. She said Succubi like to play with their food and that you were playing with me. Please tell me you didn't hurt Nadia?"

Mortified by Lauren's distress…Bo responded now more annoyed with herself than at Nadia. "Nothing that I cannot fix, but I'll have to take her back with me to break the thrall I placed on her to free myself. I promise you…Lauren…I will correct the mistake."

Bo continued seriously, "Now as for being a criminal or playing with food let me tell you a little about myself. I grew up as human with human parents. I didn't find out I was a succubus until last year. I'm sorry I told Nadia I used my power on you. I had to say something! I mean… really? It was such an awkward situation and I thought I was protecting you. I didn't want to take the chance she would hurt you out of jealousy."

Bo took a deep breath and looked sincerely into the disturbed doctor's eyes. "Lauren…I'm not gonna lie…I like totally crazy desire you, but I would never force you!"

Lauren blushed. "So you weren't using your power on me?"

Bo responded carefully...genuinely perplexed, "I don't know what happened at the waterfall. I'm still very new to my powers. Ahhh…I actually hadn't intended anything like that to happen. I just remember being so touched by your sorrow that I guess my body took over and with the sexual tension and all...ya know?" Bo smiled ruefully…her eyes shyly avoiding Lauren's.

"I mean…you're very very hot…Lauren. The powers that be should classify you as a mind altering drug to warn people, because when I'm around you…I'm doped."

Lauren's breath caught in her throat pleased by the compliment from this fascinating Fae marvel.

Suddenly somber, Bo commented… "Nadia is right…I am not aligned with either the Light or Dark Fae, but I do not have a motive other than to trap a creature intent upon the destruction of the Fae."

Bo couldn't resist adding, "However, Nadia's Dark Fae employer would love to own the cure for the disease here in the Congo. It would give the Morrigan the opportunity to come out on top in relation to Light and Dark Fae politics. As much as I dislike both sides…the cure should go to the Light Fae. They will actually follow the rules and distribute the cure to one and all."

Lauren nodded in understanding fascinated by information that made rational sense. Finally, the pieces were coming together!

Bo continued… her tone urgent. "Time is running out…it's imperative that I go the Burial Ground immediately and face the Garuda. I have a special tool to trap it and then I'll need to take it back to a friend, who will take care of it once and for all."

Smiling Lauren grabbed Bo's hand pulling her to the door. "I think I can help you with that."

Bo looked at Lauren quizzically. "How?"

The doctor nodded her head in the direction of the shiny helicopter parked in a clearing 25 ft. away.

Bo looked horrified. "I can't fly that thing!"

"Oh? Well, I suppose it's a good thing I can. Let's go!" Grinning Lauren responded as she pulled a pleasantly surprised succubus along.

To be continued…