Thirty-Ninth Division

Hale was pouring over all of the paperwork on his desk. It was more than he had the day before. It pissed him off that Dyson was ignoring his calls saying he was working on his own case. What case? He hadn't shared any details with his partner. The Captain was already on Hale's ass about Kenzi being in the building and breaking one their copy machines. She didn't copy anything but Hale's badge.

He also felt Aife's hot breath against the back of his neck and the Succubus was nowhere to be seen. Aife had done her homework or had it done for her. Nadia's case really was brutal. He nearly threw up over pictures of the dead children. He had seen this before but only the Fae was the suspects. Aife was right though. If Nadia was convicted, he could be promoted to Captain. Their current Captain had been mulling retirement for a long time, and Hale was tiring of his old partner. Not everything needed to be about Bo. Dyson was a lot more focused before the Succubus hit town. They were once considered the best partners in the entire precinct. Then Bo happened.

Hale sighed when he thought of Bo. She was like a ticking time bomb when she hit town and Dyson was only more than happy to try and light her fuse to make her explode. Shaking his head to clear it of the images he was getting, Hale slammed the folder he was holding closed. That's it. He needed to dot the I's and cross the T's on this case. He was really the brains between him and Dyson. It was time to put those brains to use.

"Sandy? Hale said as he walked over to another officer's desk.

"Yes Det. Santiago? Sandy answered as she turned around. Sandy was a nice girl. Gorgeous and totally into Hale. The Siren knew it, but never questioned her about it. He didn't believe in mixing work with pleasure and she looked like someone that would give him a lot of pleasure.

"I need the statements of the witnesses. They were not in any of the folders I was given earlier". Hale said softly.

"Oh I am sorry about that sir. Let me get them for you". Sandy said bending down and opening a locked drawer.

Hale watched her as she moved provocatively. He knew what she was doing and although it was a welcomed sight, he needed to keep it professional. Slouching off now would slow down this case. It had turned into a cold case until they got Nadia into custody. Aife had to go deep into the human precincts to even find this case.

"Sorry about that Det. Santiago. I was the one that accepted the box when it arrived earlier. I thought I had given you everything you will need". Sandy said handing Hale a few folders.

"It's not a problem and thank you Sandy". Hale nodded taking the folders from her. He needed to get on the phone to call and see if these witnesses were still alive. Nadia had a lot of family that could suddenly surface, but the evidence was too damaging to allow her to walk.

Trick

Trick was up and already pacing. He had no idea where Dyson was, but Aife's whereabouts was most concerning to him. She was wild. She was unhinged, and she hated Dyson with every fiber of her being. He did breathe a little sigh of relief that he wasn't her current target, but with Aife that could change when she blinked.

He had gotten word that Bo was out of the colony and staying at an undisclosed hotel. He had to call in a few favors just to get that bit of news. He was happy that she was safe and away from Adolf and his shifters. But Aife would never run. She never feared anyone. Never backed down from a fight, even when it wasn't her own. Dyson is not after her, he is after Bo. This wasn't just Bo's fight. It was Aife's and Trick's. But Adolph didn't care which Succubus he got to. If he wanted Bo, he could get to her.

That hurt Trick a little. Bo was still such a young Succubus. Mostly naive on everything Fae. Quick to fight someone no matter what their rank is or who they know.

"Good morning Fitzpatrick. Who will it be? Adolf asked as he entered the Dal. Trick slowly closed his eyes and turned around.

"I need more time". Trick said.

"You have had all night. Now I can flip a coin if you like? Adolf laughed sadistically.

"Adolf I need more time". Trick said.

"I know all about your time requests. You want to get your little book out and write in your little blood". Adolf said.

"That's not it. I just got Aife back. I can't risk losing her again. Her death would be as disastrous as me writing in my blood". Trick explained.

"So it's the granddaughter then? Ok. I can accommodate you". Adolf said pulling out his phone.

"No don't! Trick screamed.

"Kill the Succubus! Adolf screamed into his phone.

"You have sealed your own death old friend". Trick snapped as he drove a knife into his hand.

"You don't have your book. Your powers are useless like that". Adolf laughed.

"That's what you think! Trick said kicking the shifter in his shin and kicked him in the face while he was bent over. He pulled a small pad from his back pocket and wrote on it with his blood.

"What is that?! Adolf screamed.

"A note pad. I can write on just about anything filled with the same paper as my book. You my friend will be dead in a matter of seconds. You should have stayed away. Your entire pack is doomed. I warned you to give me more time. Now you have given yourself seconds to live". Trick snapped.

Adolf knew he needed to get out of there. He didn't want to die in the Dal Riata and be made part of the structure like Trick had done to so many Fae over the years. He tried to stand up and couldn't get off of his knees. Not like this. Trick had bodies inside of his pool table, his walls. Under just about every floorboard. The countertops.

"You should have listened to me. Cayden was no big loss. The only reason you wanted revenge is because your own powers were starting to fade. He was simply younger and stronger than you. Your mouth was your only weapon and it will soon be the driving stake in your own heart". Trick said as he wrote the last letter.

"Dyson is still out there! He will get revenge for me and the pack! Adolf choked out. His heart was beating slower and slower. Trick writing in his blood was the most cursed thing known to all Fae. It was so slow. It was invisible and impossible to defend besides tying his hands up.

Trick sat on the nearest barstool and waited. He waited to feel better. He waited for Adolf to die. He waited for his hand to stop bleeding. This was what he hated most about being the Blood King. It was like giving blood when you hadn't eaten in hours. It made you feel horrible. Sick. But he would have been a lot sicker if Bo or Aife had died. Neither one of them would allow the other to die and not cause hell afterwards. Adolf finally died and Trick stumbled over to lock the doors to the Dal. He needed rest more than he needed to make money.

Dyson

Dyson had spent hours sitting in an empty warehouse. One he had never seen before. He had been told to wait and he would be joined by some old pack members. Besides Cayden there was only one older than him that he knew of. He had been there since he had gotten off of the phone telling a man on the other end that he knew who killed Cayden. Dyson had been a cop for a long time. He knew what a good lead felt like. It tickled his beard.

His sense of smell helped him climb the ranks rather quickly. He was never one to just walk the streets looking for crimes like a beat cop. He deserved his badge.

He picked up his phone and made sure it wasn't on vibrate. This was the only place he should be after walking out on Trick. He had to. Trick wasn't understanding the severity of the situation. No pack member could be killed. It was a law like something Trick wrote in his blood.

"Poor dog don't have a bone to bury or stick to fetch". Aife laughed. Dyson growled because he couldn't see her.

It had always been dangerous to have a Succubus around and not know where she was, especially Aife and Bo. Their powers far outweighed that of any other Succubus Dyson knew of.

"When I'm done with Bo, you're next! Dyson growled. He still couldn't see anything. It was driving him and his senses crazy. He couldn't smell her and wasn't even sure she was actually there.

"Foolish boy you will never touch Bo". Aife laughed again.

Dyson spun around and growled over and over. He needed to see her. To punch her. Do something that showed he cared about Cayden. He was like a brother to Dyson. A real brother. Not just another shifter.

Taking in huge draughts of air, he still couldn't smell her. He turned, and turned, and turned.

"Chasing your tail huh? Aife laughed again. She was close but he would never see her. She never went into piss infested rooms. That old building was known for squatters and they squatted everywhere and on everything.

Dyson sighed. He was already tired of her and pulled out his phone and dialed the last number he called. After two rings he heard a loud noise behind him. There was a huge TV screen, behind him. It was showing the gas station where he had found Cayden's flat head and body. It was the most disgusting thing he had ever seen.

He watched a car run over Cayden. His eyes widened when he noticed the car's license plate. It was his.

"No. No that's not possible! How did you find that?! Dyson growled.

"No? That car is yours. For a Detective you are such a stupid bastard. Did you honestly think I wouldn't find the video footage? The only question is why did you kill him? We only fed off of him and left him, alive". Aife laughed.

Dyson fell to his knees, hitting a puddle of water. He didn't think of the surveillance video. He bowed his head and growled in anger.

"This is why you could never be Bo's mate. You will stoop to the lowest of lows to get her. To try and force her to come to you. This is why you could never be a parent. Because you never think of the big picture. You will never know what it's like to know when your child is in danger. Where she is. Who's after her and why. Or maybe it's just in our blood. The blood you wished was yours. The blood you walked out on at the Dal Riata. By the way my condolences over Adolf". Aife laughed.

"What happened to him? I was supposed to meet him here! Dyson growled.

"No you were supposed to meet me there. Fool. I was the one that called you. A little trick my mother taught me. How to sound like a man". Aife laughed.

Dyson shook his head. He was still on his knees and wet from his knees to his feet. Standing up he was ready to leave. To find someone in the pack to help him.

"There is nobody left of your pack. But cheer up Bo is in good hands with Dr. Lewis". Aife laughed.

"Bo can't know about this! I'm begging you not to tell her! Dyson pleaded.

"Sorry I won't ever lie to my daughter. Especially over a man. But tell me one thing, why? Aife asked.

"If I tell you, you won't tell Bo? Dyson asked.

"Ok. Lets hear it". Aife said.

Dyson sighed in relief and began to explain. "Soon after I fled from the pack, Cayden started dating Ciara. Ciara was my mate but I had to leave her or face death. Trick wanted to bring him in to look for Bo when she had run off after Lauren. I need to be the one that finds her. I love her, she is my new mate".

Aife laughed again. The bend over, and hold your stomach laugh. Dyson still didn't see her, and it was embarrassing what he had confessed to her of all people. Aife had a soft spot, but only when it came to Bo.

"What's funny? Dyson asked.

"You really are pathetic. You have a living mate and have the nerve to go after my daughter". Aife laughed again.

"But you won't tell her right? We had an agreement". Dyson snapped.

"I lied. I am going to tell Bo all of this. That is when she gets back from her vacation with Lauren". Aife laughed again. She knew that hurt Dyson as much as any weapon could.

"Aife?! Aife!? You can't do this! Dyson screamed. The woman was gone. Not that he ever saw her. But heard her over some kind of intercom. The video on the TV was stuck on one image, his license plate. She likely had his car somewhere. After he left the Dal, he shifted and ran into the nearest woods.

He knew he was stupid. He left way too many holes in his plot. He just wanted to talk to Bo. To get her to understand what her risked and lost for her. He knew Bo asked him not to help, but Aife was strong and powerful. He never thought she would actually fight her own daughter, but knew Bo must have done something to get them fighting. It sounded to him like Aife threw the fight though. She could have really harmed Bo, if she wanted to. That's what Dyson was trying to protect Bo from. As his mate, she would never need to fight anyone. He would always protect her. Love her.

Now he was really screwed. He had walked out on Trick sounding like a total tool. Bo was out there and out of his reach, but it didn't matter since Aife literally had him by balls he no longer had.

Bo and Lauren

Bo had gotten up and showered. She grabbed the morning paper from in front of their door. She had a good feed the previous night that should last her a good while. The best part was that she didn't sleep with them. She needed to be better at that. She was practically Lauren's host and with all Lauren had going on, anything that would hurt her, would make her run and be in danger.

Hurt. Bo was a bit hurt too. She had bailed on the one person besides Kenzi that really needed her. She threw Lauren's necklace down and hadn't much as stopped by the lab at all except for that one case. Lauren had reached out, but Bo had slapped her hand away when she ignored her calls. That was the good part about caller ID, it keeps you from having to talk to people that you didn't want to talk to yet.

Bo wanted to talk to Lauren. She wanted the pain of their first night to subside first. When it didn't she tried to hide in Dyson's bed and arms. Shitty thing to do to the both of them, but this is who Bo was.

Was. She felt better now. She was ready to talk to the woman sleeping in the other room. She meant what she said about space. She had never once gone near Lauren's room. She tiptoed through the penthouse trying to make as little noise as possible. She had ordered room service and it was being kept warm on the stove top. She wasn't sure what Lauren's favorite breakfast was so she ordered everything that they had. She had sent Aife a text telling her that they were ok and thanked her for the suite.

"Good morning". Bo said looking up from her paper.

"Sorry I slept so long you must be ready to or have somewhere to go". Lauren sighed sitting in the chair beside Bo.

"No I don't have any immediate plans. This time is just for you. For us. Like I said last night, we can stay or you can stay as long as you need. Mom told me that this morning. Apparently she knows the owner or thralled him. I didn't want to ask anything else". Bo smiled.

Lauren tightened her robe when she smelled the food. "Have you eaten yet? Lauren asked.

"Just toast but I was waiting for you to eat the rest. I ordered everything on their menu, and it's all fresh, and ready to eat". Bo said.

"Bo...". Lauren sighed.

"We can talk after breakfast, or later. As you can see. I am in sweat pants. No reason to run off to do nothing". Bo said.

"Then lets go eat, I'm starving". Lauren said getting to her feet.

Bo watched her walk over to the small kitchen and pour herself a cup of coffee. It was one of the most normal, yet beautiful things she had ever seen. Well since the night Lauren was still naked and alive in her bed.

"I am more of an eggs, sausage, pancakes and hashbrowns breakfast eater". Bo confessed handing Lauren an empty plate.

"Me too but add in some croissants and yogurt and you have my favorite brunch". Lauren laughed.

"This is brunch". Bo laughed as the clock had struck noon.

The women made their plates. Bo finished first and waited for Lauren. They ate at the small dining table and made small talk. They wanted to save the big talk for later.

Thirty minutes passed, Lauren had put on sweats to match Bo and the women made their way to the small patio area. Bo carried a coffee tray outside. As Lauren dusted off the seats. Bo smiled knowing how much Lauren loved cleanliness.

Lauren moaned as she sank into the soft plush chair, Bo was still standing pouring them both a fresh cup of coffee.

"It's so beautiful here". Lauren moaned as she looked out at the trees.

"It certainly is. In more ways than one". Bo smiled into her cup.

"Hinting that you are ready to talk huh? Lauren laughed.

"We don't have to if you don't want to". Bo said setting her cup down and stretching her arms.

"We need to though. We are sharing a suite, when we can barely share a bedroom". Lauren said.

And there it was. Back to that night again. Bo cringed but knew they needed to address it as friends or lovers.

"Do you want to go first? Bo asked.

"I'm still waking up. Why don't you go first since you have been up longer". Lauren said pouring another cup of coffee.

Bo took a few deep breaths. Butterflies in her stomach was making her mouth dry.

"Lauren I am so sorry. I should have allowed you to explain that night. But I was so hurt that we had finally made love and to hear that you were there becuse of someone else and not just for me hurt. You were alive in my bed after rounds and rounds of the sweetest love I have ever made to anyone, and then it turned into the nastiest taste, and feelings I have ever felt. So I ran. I ran off to fight Vex and nearly got my ass kicked. I ran off to find Dyson. To find anyone that could try and make me forget what I felt for you that night. What I am feeling right now". Bo said softly.

Lauren watched the Succubus take a deep breath and start again.

"I just wanted you to stay in my bed so I could home home to you and we could go for the rest of the night, morning and afternoon. I just wanted you. To be with me. To grow as friends and lovers aiming for that normal life we talked about before. I know I'm Fae and it would be nearly impossible to find or try and live a normal life, but I wanted, want all of that with you". Bo sighed looking down at her shaking hands.

"Bo". Lauren said rubbing her hands.

"I know what you are Lauren. I know you are human, but it is so much more than that. You are the woman that I love". Bo said as tears fell down her face.

Lauren pulled closer to Bo and used her thumb pads to dry her tears.

Lauren took some deep breaths. This was what she tried to tell Bo that day she came to her lab. They were already headed in this direction. Lauren knew what Bo was and it didn't change a thing. She knew where Bo was spending her days and nights and didn't care. She knew what Bo felt for her with every touch of her lips all over the Doctor's body. But she had some air of her own to clear.

"Bo I had spent the last five or six years in and out of that compound. Working for the Fae and not getting any pay for it. You have seen my clothes, the same old outfits every other day. I hadn't known anything close to my old life but the times I spent in Nadia's pod room. I thought I would cure her someday. I thought what we had was worth it and worth fighting for. I just didn't know of all the resentment that she carried for me. Then one day the Morrigan comes to be ranting about an odd kill and asked me what I knew about it. Th Ash had you by then so I ran as fast as I could to get to him to prepare him for her. She can be dangerous with her hands. When I discovered what you were and how kind you were to me and just about everyone. I knew my dull, daily routine would never be the same again. The Ash wanted to control you and that was his suggestion that night. But I slept with you because I wanted to. Because I was feeling the same things your tears are telling me now. I love you Bo. There was no backroom dealings involved with that. The more we spent time together the more my heart came to life again. I know there is still so much ahead for me. But that's what I am right now Bo, learning how to be free and safe. Learning how to move completely on from Nadia since all she feels for me is hatred and resentment". Lauren explained as tears fell from her eyes too.

Bo looked at her. The tight lipped cold, and calculating Doctor the Fae had invented, was melting before her eyes. Her eyes. She knew Lauren wouldn't ever tell any other Fae this. Probably wouldn't tell any other woman this.

"But Bo I am not ready for a relationship. Right now the only thing I am sure of is that I love you but I need you as a friend as I heal from all of this". Lauren said softly.

"I understand Lauren. Your entire life and existence has been tied to Nadia. Of course I will be your friend. I would like to be more, but this is a growing opportunity for the both of us. I am still learning how to be Fae. I will be right here for you, in whatever capacity you need me to be in". Bo smiled softly.

Lauren leaned forward and kissed Bo on the forehead. She sighed in relief that they could be friends and possibly more. She had never seen Bo in sweat pants before, so she was touched at the sight.

"So would you like to stay here for awhile? I can leave if you need me to". Bo said with a break in her voice, after Lauren suddenly let go of her head.

"I would like that. No I don't want you to leave and you're sure your mother won't mind? Lauren asked.

"No she won't mind. That I am sure of". Bo said.

Lauren bowed her head. It really was a sweet gesture.

"Lauren I am not a Doctor like you, but you need to rest. Relax. Breathe". Bo said.

"Ok I'm breathing". Lauren said taking a few deep breaths.

"That's a bit better but you still need more than that". Bo said.

Lauren took a few deep breaths as she rested her head on the seat.

"Lets go watch a movie". Lauren said.

"Ok but just so you know I will be staying here as long as you do. You need protection and I want to be your protector". Bo said.

"So popcorn too then? Lauren laughed.

"Yes ma'am". Bo smiled.

"Lets go". Lauren said.

TBC

Bo and Lauren bond.

Aife finds Trick in his lair.

Dyson returns to the Dal.