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Chapter 11
Tamsin sighed as she opened one eye slowly to find Thor breathing his lovely doggie breath right into her face. She pushed him away slightly noticing how big he really has gotten over the months and sighed knowing she had zero chance of going back to sleep now that he was in here. She must have left the door slightly ajar last night and he took it upon himself to keep Tamsin company through the night. The Valkyrie stretched out and laughed as Thor had to scoot back some to get out of the way of her long reach and she rolled onto her side to scratch him lightly.
WOOF
He jumped off the bed and nudged the door the rest of the way open before scurrying off down the hallway towards the stairs leaving Tamsin to follow him slowly. She didn't hear any noise coming from downstairs and for a second she was concerned that something happened to Lauren and Natalie while she was sleeping. Picking up the pace a bit she stopped when she got to the foot of the stairs and saw the two blondes curled up together under one blanket with three empty bottles of wine open in front of them. Tamsin smirked and shook her head as Thor scratched at the back door and she let him out before quietly making coffee and trying to figure out what she could safely cook for breakfast.
"Babe?"
Tamsin swerved around and saw Lauren sitting up slowly and rubbing her eyes gently to wake up some. She yawned and stretched as best she could without waking her best friend up and managed to gracefully extract herself from the couch in silence. The Valkyrie picked up the cup of fresh coffee and Lauren padded into the kitchen to steal if from her before she took a sip earning a raised eyebrow from the taller blonde. Lauren gave her an innocent smile and a kiss on the cheek as payment for the hot and much needed liquid and Tamsin rolled her eyes as she poured another cup of coffee from the pot.
WOOF
"Thor no. Shhh…"
He came to a screeching halt when Tamsin gave him the 'you're in trouble' look and he quickly settled down on his doggie bed by the door as Natalie sat up slowly groaning. "Make it stop…"
Lauren laughed as she poured another cup of coffee for her friend and went to deliver it before digging up some aspirin and water for her to drink. The fellow doctor consumed the painkiller and water quickly before moaning as she drank the hot coffee and settled back against the couch.
"Why aren't you in similar form?"
Lauren laughed gently as she sat down next to her friend. "Because I only drank about half a bottle. The rest was all yours."
Natalie looked at the empty bottles and made a face causing both Lauren and Tamsin to laugh as Thor looked on from his doggie bed. He had one eye on Tamsin who could feel his stare on her as she looked over and patted her leg causing him to jump up and run over to her, hopefully to get a morning treat. The tall blonde dug around his treat bin that was sitting on top of the counter out of his reach, for now, and she pulled out a beef stick for him which he patiently sat down and waited for. She smiled at him as she held the treat up and watched him pant lightly as he waited for her to put it down.
"Good boy…"
She held the treat out for him to take which he did carefully and laid down on the ground to chew on it right away. She watched him with an amused smile as she turned back to the pair on the couch. "Well what would you ladies like for breakfast?"
Lauren looked back at her with a concerned face. "Are you cooking?"
Tamsin raised a mock annoyed eyebrow. "Pretty sure I can crack an egg doc."
Lauren glanced at Natalie before standing up and moving to the kitchen where she ushered Tamisn out gently. "I got it babe."
Tamsin huffed as she went over to sit on the arm chair and Thor came to sit by her side with his treat. Natalie looked on with an amused albeit hungover smile and curled her legs under herself. "It's okay Tamsin, Lewis is just particular about her cooking."
Lauren glanced at her friend but didn't say anything as she continued mixing the eggs for French Toast and shook her head with a smile. Tamsin just laughed and nodded as Lauren quickly got the breakfast underway and in a few minutes they were all sitting around the table enjoying the food and watching Natalie sober up right before their eyes. After breakfast Natalie headed home to shower and sleep off the remnants of her hangover while Lauren and Tamsin decided to take Thor to a nearby dog park and let him mingle with the other four leggers. They got ready and headed out enjoying the warm and sunny day it was turning out to be.
As they walked Tamsin kept one eye open for any signs of trouble allowing Thor to lead Lauren towards the park with excitement in his step. She had to laugh at the way the pup was basically dragging Lauren down the road but was impressed the doc was able to keep hold of his leash and keep him contained. When they got to the park they went into the 'big dog' side of the park and immediately let him off his leash where he promptly ran over to some bushes and relieved himself. The park was mostly empty save for a few other dogs so the two blondes took a seat on a bench under a tree and watched him run around happily.
"Fancy seeing you two here…"
The pair swerved around and both looked up in surprise at the visitor.
"Evony?"
Tamsin stood up in preparation for a fight up the Morrigan waived her off with a shrug. "Relax, I'm not here to start trouble."
Tamsin growled at her. "Then what are you doing here?"
Evony looked around with an amused smile. "What do you think dear?"
Lauren rolled her eyes. "I didn't know you liked dogs Evony."
The Morrigan laughed. "I don't, but I've been told they're great pets so I decided to give it a go."
She pointed to a large chocolate Labrador and Lauren's brow furrowed a bit. "Surprising, I wouldn't have taken you for a Lab type."
Evony looked confused. "I don't get it? Anyway, the mutt has been a handful but I think he's growing on me."
She looked up and frowned when she saw Thor chasing him around. Tamsin followed her gaze and laughed at her dog chasing Evony's dog all around the park. The Morrigan watched with little amusement also and looked at the Valkyrie's smug smile. "Your's I'm assuming?"
Tamsin just laughed and nodded as Evony rolled her eyes. "Anyway, I hear you have a wolf problem."
Lauren raised an eyebrow. "And what would you know about that? And why would we trust you anyway?"
The Morrigan laughed and shrugged. "You shouldn't. And look if this is about that trying to kill you thing get over it."
Tamsin's eyes bugged out a little. "Get over it? Please tell me you don't think we're that stupid…"
Evony laughed. "And please tell me you're not that naive. You think I'm the worst of your problems then you have another thing coming."
Lauren tensed slightly. "What does that mean?"
Evony smirked. "It means you're not as close to being free as you thought. Look, I'm not saying I know much else but if you want my help then I'll give it to you."
Tamsin folded her arms over her chest. "And why now?"
The Morrigan rolled her eyes. "Because now it's just not about the Succubitch and the rest of you. Now it's bigger than that…"
She clapped her hands and the Lab pup came running over. After petting him lightly she clipped his leash back on and started to head to the exit of the dog park. She stopped a few steps from the exit and turned back to them. "Think about what I said and if you want my help come by my office this week. And bring the Succubus with you."
She exited with a slight flourish leaving the two blondes to look at each other in curiosity at what Evony was talking about. They let Thor play around a little longer before calling him back as well and heading out this time in the direction of the clubhouse. Tamsin had offered to go home and get her truck so they wouldn't have to walk home later but Lauren said it was fine and they could all use the exercise. She poked Tamsin's muscular side with a laugh when she said this and the Valkyrie huffed stating if she wanted exercise she could think of a better alternative than this.
"I'm sure we can work something out later."
Tamsin smirked. "I'll consider that a promise and hold you to it."
Lauren laughed. "Well I was talking about trying something else like yoga but I think I like your idea better."
Tamsin put one arm around her and laughed as she leaned down to give her a kiss.
WOOF
"Thor!"
The pup had chosen his moment of escape carefully and when Lauren wasn't paying attention he yanked his leash free of her grip and took off in the direction of the clubhouse already picking up the scent of the two inhabitants. They chased after him a bit knowing where he was headed and finally Tamsin just called Kenzi to open the door since he was probably barreling straight for it.
"Oh my…ugh get OFF!"
Thor had jumped on Kenzi and was trying to lick her face as the young Russian pushed him off with a disgusted face. Ever since the shirt incident she's been a bit irritable with him but he must have sensed it as he went out of his way to try and make things better. Tamsin grabbed his body collar and pulled him off with a laugh as she helped Kenzi up.
"Sorry about that…we just came from the park."
Kenzi dusted herself off with an annoyed glare at Thor. "Well aren't you all just the happy little family."
"Oh lighten up Kenz."
Bo had come downstairs at all the commotion and laughed at her best friend's irritable statement as she smiled at the pair. "What's up guys?"
Lauren took a seat at the bar stool while Tamsin took Thor over to the couch and sat down while he went and sat on his blanket on the floor. Lauren looked at Tamsin before looking back at Bo. "We ran into Evony."
Bo tensed slightly. "What did that bitch want?"
Lauren sighed. "Not sure. Although she did say things were bigger than just us and she offered her help."
Kenzi laughed. "Wait, first she tried to kill you and now she's offering her help? Is she bi-polar?"
Tamsin snorted. "That might actually explain a lot."
Lauren shrugged again. "In any event she said if we want to we can meet her next week at her office and she said to make sure you were with us."
Kenzi looked amused. "Does she really think we're that dumb? Like we're going to just walk into her trap?"
Lauren looked confused. "What?"
The young Russian rolled her eyes. "Dude, she just tried to kill you and the other doc. You think she's just gonna make nice now? Clearly she is setting some kind of trap or something, especially if she wants Bo there."
Tamsin raised an eyebrow at Kenzi's comment. "I think it might be worth at least hearing what she has to say. The bitch is crazy but she's only so stupid. Besides between Bo and me we got it covered. Right?"
Everyone looked at the Succubus who kind of shrugged. "We'll see what she has to say and if it is a trap then I'm sure we can figure something out."
Everone but Lauren nodded. "Are you sure that's wise Bo? I mean, we don't know if Evony's being sincere or not."
Bo gave her a smile and walked over to her with a shake of her head. "It will be fine Lauren. And like I said, if she's planning something we'll figure it out."
Lauren gave her an uncertain look and turned her attention to Tamsin who suddenly had an oh-shit moment as she understood Lauren's concern. She sighed as she stood up and moved next to Lauren who gave her an unhappy glare but didn't say anything. She didn't realize this was the exact same thing that Natalie had come to Lauren about last night and a similar fear the two doctors shared.
The group stayed at the clubhouse for a few more hours talking about what possibilities the Morrigan could have in store for them tomorrow. Lauren seemed to be the most concerned about whatever was going to eventually happen if they visited the Morrigan and was getting frustrated with Tamsin's blasé attitude about it all. She knew from previous experience why Bo was so casual about the whole thing but Tamsin was another story. The normally cautious Valkyrie seemed to think she was invincible and it was really pissing Lauren off.
"Doc?"
On the walk home Lauren hadn't said one word and she was regretting not letting Tamsin go get her truck earlier as they could have driven home in ten minutes instead of walking for over half an hour together. Thor seemed to sense the change in attitude as well as he walked slowly between them looking up at Tamisn with a huff every now and again.
"What?"
Lauren had yet to look at Tamsin either which the taller blonde found frustrating and finally she stopped walking and reached out for Lauren's arm lightly. "Hey…"
Lauren sighed as she looked up at the Valkrie. "What Tamsin?"
"Why are you mad?"
Lauren bit her lip a bit as she stared at Tamsin. "I'm not mad I'm worried."
Tamsin almost laughed. "About what? There's nothing to be worried about doc."
Lauren huffed. "We don't know that. And I don't understand why you're so flippant about this all of a sudden."
Tamsin looked confused. "What?"
The shorter blonde sighed. "I'm just worried about what the Morrigan has up her sleeve is all."
Tamsin sighed and put her hands on Lauren's shoulders. "It will be fine doc. I promise."
Lauren shrugged. "If you die I will kill you."
Tamsin laughed and pulled Lauren into her slightly smiling as she was met with no resistance. "Deal. But don't worry doc, I'll always come back to you."
Lauren had to smile at that because when Tamsin said things like that no matter how mad she was she always felt a little better. Thor must have understood things were okay now as he pulled on his leash indicating it was time to continue on. Lauren laughed as the pup pulled her towards home and once again Tamsin laughed and followed suit making sure to keep one eye open for any signs of trouble.
Just moving things along. Let me know what you thought and thanks for reading!
