Chapter Fifty-Three: More Information Than We Came For
The four women stood there eyeing Duke.
"Spill.." Bo said as she crossed her arms and looked at the man.
"I purchased that dagger decades ago in the underground fae trade overseas. You four are a little late figuring out you're suppose to save the world don't you think.." Duke said with a grin.
"Don't be a smartass.." Tamsin hissed at the man, "What do you know?"
"I know the four of you have a choice to make. Either save the world as we know it or stand alongside evil and help destroy it. Alex says you're going to fight the Wanderer.. Which is all I need to know to give you the dagger and offer my assistance and resources. I'm a light fae Ember. Clearly not as powerful as Alex.. but I'm still one of the greats.." Duke said with a shrug.
"Modesty clearly isn't your thing.." Bo said as she looked to the man.
"Listen, I knew the four of you were coming tonight.. Granted I was NOT expecting you all to be so.. Well.. Delicious. Especially you two blonde's.." Duke said as he winked to Alex and Tamsin who rolled their eyes.
"Watch it.." Bo said as she moved in front of Tamsin.
Kenzi moved in front of Alex, which made Alex smirk and roll her eyes. The human protecting the Ember.. Damn she's cute.. Alex thought as she put her hand on Kenzi's shoulder.
"Don't worry ladies, I know you're all off limits. But as I said before, I'm here to help. The dagger is yours, but of course there's one condition.." Duke said with a grin.
"Of course.." Tamsin said rolling her eyes.
"Hey, I don't make the rules.. But in order for the dagger to work in the new owner's possession it requires a kiss to seal the new holders of the blade and pass the power along.." Duke said with a smile.
"You've got to be kidding me.." Bo said as she glared at the man.
"Don't believe me.. Call your grandfather if you want it confirmed.." Duke said with a smile.
"I will!" Bo said as she pulled out her phone dialing Trick's number.
"Trick, we're here with the douchebag Duke and he's happy to give us the dagger as long as we don't go all crazy evil and help the Wanderer destroy the world.. Yeah.. Yep he said that he's going to give it to us but he said that it.. Ugh.. Yes that's what he said too.. Who has to do it.. Fine.. Okay.. Alright, we'll drop the dagger off later.." Bo hung up the phone and rolled her eyes.
"Ah, so I see he confirmed what I said.." Duke said with an evil grin "So who's the lucky lady?"
"I'm out.." Bo said with a smirk as she held up her ring finger. Tamsin laughed and rolled her eyes.
"Guess that means I'm out?" Tamsin asked as she nudged Bo.
"Uh yes. You're out" Bo said as she glared to the Valkyrie.
"Uhm.." Kenzi said as she looked to Alex.
"You have a boyfriend Kenz. It's fine.. I've been stuck with this jack ass all night. Might as well be me.." Alex said as she rolled her eyes and walked over to the man, "No tongue and watch the hands horn dog.."
Duke grinned, "Ever kissed another Ember?"
Alex wore a confused face, "No.. Why?"
Before Alex could get an answer Duke pulled her in pressing their lips together. He had his hands on Alex's hips and held her closely. He smiled into the kiss as he heated up his lips, which pushed Alex to do the same.
"OKAYYYYY! That's enough of a 'pass the dagger along' kiss!" Kenzi said after several seconds.
Duke pulled back and steam arose from their lips. He grinned and looked at her before leaning in and whispering "When you realize the human isn't your thing.. come find me".
Alex pulled back with a smirk then laid a smack across his face. The man smiled and Alex turned and walked off.
"Remember my offer Alex.. It stays on the table.." Duke called as he watched the four women leave.
"Offer?" Tamsin said as she looked to Alex.
"Apparently he's the King of some sacred Fire Fae Court.." Alex said as she rolled her eyes.
"Looks like he has his eyes on a queen.." Kenzi sneered back.
"Hey.. I smacked him for the fire kiss.. Don't get your cute little panties in a wad" Alex said as she nudged Kenzi. The blonde leaned over to Kenzi's ear. "You look beautiful by the way.."
Kenzi smiled and looked over at her, "How is it you make it impossible for me to be mad at you?"
"She learned that from me" Tamsin said with a grin causing Bo to roll her eyes.
"I have no comment.." Bo said as she laughed.
They four headed to the car that Bo and Kenzi brought and they drove to the Dal.
As they walked inside Trick and Stella were eagerly awaiting their return.
"Did you succeed?" Stella asked as she eyed the four women.
"Don't worry, we were on our best behavior and acted like charming young ladies then Alex kissed the ass hat and got the powers of the dagger transferred to us" Tamsin said with an eye roll.
Trick and Stella both raised an eyebrow as they looked at Alex.
"What? Tamsin and Bo are like freaking engaged, Kenzi has a boyfriend, plus I was the creep's date all night so it seemed fitting.." Alex said as she shrugged.
"Duke Terry chose YOU to be his date for the evening?" Stella asked as the shock in her voice was not at all hidden.
"Gee Stella.. Are you shocked?" Bo asked as she drooled sarcasm.
"I mean.. Well.. Yes" Stella said.
Everyone looked at Stella and then Alex waiting for the fighting to begin, but to everyone's surprise Alex simply started to laugh uncontrollably.
"That makes two of us Stellz.." Alex said through her laughter. Everyone else immediately started to giggle. "Ah goodness. I feel like I need more alcohol.." Alex said with a grin.
"I think you all have deserved a night of relaxation and celebration.. Go grab yourselves some drinks" Trick said with a nod.
"And that is why you're the best!" Tamsin said with a smile as she and Alex headed to the bar to go talk to Dyson.
"Trick I need to ask you something?" Bo said with a smile.
"Always Bo.. what's going on?" Trick asked as he and his granddaughter headed over to the lounge area.
"Tamsin said that we will need an Elder Valkyrie to perform the bonding ceremony with you.. I was wondering if there was any that you could help summon a particular Valkyrie.." Bo asked as she saw Trick raise an eyebrow.
"I believe there's a way to do so.. Do you know the Valkyrie Elder's name and her relationship with Tamsin?" Trick asked Bo as he started to grin.
"Her name is Acacia.. She was Tamsin's mentor and handler" Bo said with a worried look.
"Alright, I'll see what I can do. Talk to Tamsin and you two decide when you would like to do the ceremony and I'll go downstairs and see what I can do to summon her in the next few days so she can help Tamsin prepare… This is a big move for you Bo, I'm proud of you for thinking of what Tamsin would want.." Trick said as he grinned to his granddaughter.
Bo couldn't help but smile, "Well she did the same for me when she asked you to be the one to conduct the ceremony.. I just thought that I would return the favor by giving her someone special as well.."
"So you really wanted it to be me to do the ceremony?" Trick asked as he slightly turned red.
"Trick.." Bo said as she reached over and placed her hand on his "You're my grandfather.. You're the only blood family in my life.. Of course I wanted it to be you.. It wouldn't have been as special if it were anyone else.."
Trick smiled and nodded. "You better go enjoy some time with your Valkyrie.. She looks to be bored without you.."
Bo looked over and saw Tamsin singing into a pool stick with Kenzi beside her belting Spice Girls and dancing as they held drinks in their hands. The Valkyrie looked stunning in her dress.. Bo couldn't help but watch her and smile.
"I'm going to marry that girl.." Bo said softly.
Trick got up and put his hand on Bo's shoulder and smiled, "Yes you are.. She's the one for you.."
Bo looked at him and smirked. She quickly got up and ran over to her Valkyrie and bestie belting Spice girls and got in the middle. Alex was sitting on the other side of the pool table with Dyson as they watched the three girls drink and sing.
"So how are you reacting to the wedding bells?" Alex asked as she looked to the wolf.
"Surprisengly I'm alright.. I thought I would be mad, hurt, angry.. But I mean.. Look at them.." Dyson said as he nodded to the two girls. Bo had her arms draped up over Tamsin's shoulders, and the blonde hand her arms around Bo's hips. They were singing to the insanely loud music with their foreheads pressed against each other and Tamsin had scrunched her nose at Bo. Bo leaned in and gave the blonde a soft kiss on her lips and pulled away smiling. "They're meant for each other. I care about them both in different ways.. I think they're doing the right thing.."
Alex turned and put her head on Dyson's shoulder, "God we're pathetic.." Alex sighed as she and Dyson started to both laugh.
"I might be pathetic but what about you? I thought you were juggling things with Kenzi and Vex.." Dyson said as he raised an eyebrow at the blonde.
"Uhm.. Well.. I.. Damn. Busted huh?" Alex said as she raised her head up and frowned.
"Oh please.. I may be a wolf, but I'm smarter than you think. Hale's my old partner and best friend.. And I care about the man.. But Kenzi, well she'll always hold a special place in my heart. I care about her happiness.. And she seems happy with you Alex.. She just doesn't want to hurt Hale.." Dyson said with a smirk.
"Yeah, I know. I'm trying to step back and let her figure out her own thing with Hale. Granted this could all still be some crazy run off feelings from the bond but she makes me.. Act different.. I keep wanting to just go and kiss her but she wants to take things slow and definitely nothing more than kissing until she figures out the staff with Hale.. I may be a bit of a rebel but I'm not a complete slutty ass" Alex said with a laugh as Dyson chuckled "But I ended stuff with Vex until I can figure out this shit storm with Kenzi.."
"Be good to her Alex.. I think you'll be shocked at how things work out.. You deserve some happiness too kid.." Dyson said as he threw his arm around the blonde.
"Look at you going on hopeless romantic fur ball" Alex said. "Alright wolf! Let's play some pool! TAMSIN! BO! Remove your tongues from each other's mouths and play pool with us!"
"Wanna kick their ass before we go home?" Tamsin said as she grinned at Bo.
"I would love to.. We aren't gonna be that couple that goes home early without getting tipsy and kicking Dyson's ass in pool" Bo said with a wink.
"Best. Fiance. EVER" Tamsin said with an enormous smile. "I mean come on.. How many bonded-engaged warriors get a girl who let's them get drunk AND kick their ex's/big brother/best friend's ass in pool"
"Not many I'm guessing so you better hold on to me lover" Bo said as she kissed Tamsin and they started to set up the table with Dyson and Alex.
"Why hello there pretty lady.. You look marvelous.." Hale said as he walked over and kissed Kenzi on the lips. Kenzi smiled and nodded.
"Psh, this old thang I just threw it on to go kick ass and take names" Kenzi said with a smirk.
Hale started to go on telling a story about his father and sister and the latest fight they had in the family and how he couldn't believe how stupid they were being. Usually Kenzi would be listening and cracking jokes about Hale's bitchy sister but this time, as much as she tried to pay attention she just couldn't. Kenzi's gaze kept falling to the Ember who was laughing and drinking with Dyson, Bo and Tamsin. The more Kenzi watched her the more she just wanted to get up and go kiss the blonde.
Alex's dress, the way her hair was falling on her shoulders, the way she was laughing and playing pool with the glass of vodka in her hand.. If this was just some side effects of the bond with Bo and Tamsin or the stupid court they were on.. It was becoming more powerful.
God those lips.. She's gorgeous.. Kenzi thought as she felt Hale grab her and shake her, ripping her from her thoughts.
"Kenz you okay? I love your cute little spaced out face but you seem totally not even on this planet right now" Hale said as he tilted his head to the woman.
"Hale.. I adore you, I really do. There's always been something between us and I'm glad we've taken these steps forward.." Kenzi said as she paused to collect her thoughts.
"But.." Hale said with a sigh.
"But with everything going on with Tamsin and Bo's bond and the prophecy as well as the Wanderer cray fest that's coming.. I just need some time to clear my head.. Get things right with me and figure myself out and fight through the mess.. I just need a break to collect myself.. I don't want to hurt you Hale, I love you and I care about you so much.." Kenzi said as she felt tears coming to her eyes.
"Hey, it's okay. You're going through a lot and dealing with a relationship is adding more to the stress.. It's fine Kenz. You and I can take a break and we'll figure things. It's all good lil' mamma.. Just smile and be happy with yourself. If the world's gonna end then go out in a blaze of glory" Hale said with a grin as he clanked his glass to Kenzi. Hale leaned over and hugged the human giving her a kiss on the forehead. Hale's phone rang and he looked down quickly.
"DYSON! Man we gotta go. Sarg says we need to come in!" Hale shouted as Dyson walked over and handed Kenzi his pool stick.
"Take over for me?" Dyson said with a grin, "We were losing anyway.."
"Psh, until you gave me control of the table.. Come back timeeeee!" Kenzi yelled as she rushed to the table and Hale and Dyson left.
The game had ended and the four girls were decently tipsy.
"We LET you sappy romantic mushy bitches win to boost your confidence. Happy wedding assholes!" Alex said as she rolled her eyes. Kenzi, Bo and Tamsin started to laugh.
"I think I am decently drunk and want to take my fiance home to enjoy her sexy little black dress.." Bo said leaning in and kissing the Valkyrie's neck.
"And on that note I am so ready to take you home.. we haven't gotten to enjoy the perks of being an official engaged couple have we succu-babe?" Tamsin said as she felt her arura spike from the Succubus's lips on her neck. Bo saw the arousal spike and sucked harder.
"Mmm no we haven't.. So take me home and let's enjoy all the perks of engagement.." Bo whispered.
"Right! Kenzi! Alex! Either get in the car and leave with us or walk home bitches!" Tamsin panted as she grabbed her keys.
Alex rolled her eyes and smiled. "What would you like to do?"
"I think that you might have been right about how amazing you'd look in that dress.. Take me home?" Kenzi said as she looked into Alex's blue eyes.
"Cuddle time for you? I think I could make that happen.." Alex said as she threw her arm around Kenzi's shoulder.
Kenzi smiled and kissed Alex's cheek causing the blonde to lose her breath. Kenzi leaned up and whispered into Alex's ear, "Cuddle time… and maybe more.. As long as you promise to follow my lead and not go full sex machine on me.."
Alex felt herself turn red, "We'll play by your rules.." the Ember said in a low voice as she smiled at Kenzi. The two waved by to Trick and rushed out the door behind Bo and Tamsin.
Trick shook his head and smiled, "Those girls will be the death of me.." He said as he chuckled.
The four couldn't get to the house fast enough. There was so much passion, arousal, and desire coming from every end of the spectrum. What would happen when the drunken girls got to the house would be nothing short of a wild night with endless possibilities.
