Bo's POV
It had been a long day and even longer way home. Rainer and I had gone to meet some new Fae. Well new to me of course and old to him. I advised him to go alone, but he said it would be important to our future if we both went to the meeting together. To show a strong united front. My cell battery was low because I had been taking calls all day and had gotten a few texts from Lauren that I never answered. What could she want? She made her choice. Twice. First Taft and then Evony. So what could she possibly want with me? I finally pulled up to the clubhouse and dragged my ass inside. Once I was in the breezeway I took a grateful breath that I was finally home and the day's drama was over.
The Clubhouse
"What's the matter now? Ken and Barbie not getting along? Kenzi asked from the couch.
"What? Bo huffed kicking her boots off and walking to get a beer.
"Lauren and Rainer not getting along? Kenzi asked again but never once making eye contact with the Succubus.
"No. Apparently she hates him. She came over earlier spouting shit about him not being Rainer and I know in my gut that he is". Bo said slamming her body onto the couch.
"You know in your gut or you know in your but? Kenzi asked slamming her clothes in her bag.
"She is like Dyson. She won't support me and Rainer". Bo said flipping channels on the tv to try and take her mind off of the conversation.
"Seriously Bo grow the fuck up! Kenzi snapped finally turning to face her friend.
"See none of you guys get it! Bo screamed getting to her feet.
"No we get it. You're the one who's not getting it and it's pissing you off". Kenzi laughed bitterly. She got that Bo was a Succubus but why did that entitle her to piss all over everyone and then expect them to lick up the mess?
"What? Rainer and I don't need any help in that department". Bo smirked. It was nice but it wasn't great. Even she had to admit that.
"No you're not getting it with Lauren and that's driving you stupid crazy. As far as they're concerned they have a right to say fuck off to you". Kenzi said stepping closer to Bo.
"Kenzi! Bo screamed again.
"I mean it Bo. Lauren stayed with the Dark, which you are too, for protection so the Una Mens wouldn't kill her. Tell me why that pissed you off? Because if I had the same choice hell I would have sided with Evony too". Kenzi said bitterly.
"I said I would protect her. Hell I even offered to claim her". Bo screamed throwing her arms into the air.
"Y...eah and how did that work out for me? Kenzi asked. She had to run for days when Bo was gone. Not even Dyson could keep her safe at all times.
"What? Nobody will touch you! Bo seethed.
"Massimo did. He kicked the shit outta me just like that punk did Lauren and she was still your gf at the time. So tell me again how being claimed by you is a good thing? Kenzi laughed. It really wasn't. Who feared Bo now? Nobody because nobody gave a fuck about the unaligned Succubus anymore. Not when she burned more bridges in a matter of days than any of them burned in thousands of years.
"Kenzi..." Bo sighed.
"Tell me Bo! Kenzi screamed turning her full attention on the brunette.
"I didn't know Massimo was alive Kenzi. I thought I killed him after I rescued Tamsin from him". Bo said pacing around in a small circle.
"Ahh yes Tamsin". Kenzi said shaking her head.
"Something wrong with Tamsin? Bo asked looking around. She hadn't seen the Valkyrie when she walked in the door. To be honest the whole place looked like a wreck.
"Nothing except she's another one of your lovers that you want Lauren and Dyson to have to compete with". Kenzi snapped. Bo had all of these lovers pining over her and she had just lost Hale. Bo was so unappreciative lately.
"What? Tamsin is not my lover! Bo laughed.
"Bo did you forget who you're talking to? You told me all about the kisses. You don't kiss me and you don't see me all googly eyed over you". Kenzi said softly.
"She's not my lover". Bo scoffed.
"I get you're a Succubus. But you need to stop stringing them along and then expect them to put out when your boy Rainer doesn't". Kenzi sad.
"I'm not stringing them along! They all know how it is. I even told Dyson how it was". Bo explained.
"If you are not not stringing them along then why did Lauren leave here in anger? Why were you yelling at her? Why did I walk in on Tamsin and Dyson at the Dal? Kenzi rambled off. She had seen a lot lately and it all revolved around Bo.
Earlier that afternoon
"So that's it? Huh? You choose him? Lauren asked.
"It's not like that. I chose you and you broke my heart". Bo said.
"That's right Doctor. You broke her heart. Now get the HEL out of our house". Rainer said standing behind Lauren.
"Bo? Lauren called never taking her eyes of of her and never flinching at Rainer's voice.
"You should go". Bo said pointing towards the stairs.
Lauren stood there. Every memory she had with the Succubus flashed in her head. The first time she touched her. Her first unauthorized injections that Lauren provided. Their first, second and third time making love. Bo running off to take cases with Dyson. Tamsin's kiss. Their break. Had she been full-time loyal to a part time lover? She shook her head and bowed it. For a few minutes all that could be heard was their breaths.
Lauren raised her head once more. Not in sadness. Not in anger but finality. She stepped to Bo and kissed her with all she had. The warmth of their tongues battling was nothing short of spectacular. She felt Bo's body heat and almost pulled herself closer but felt herself being pulled away. Rainer had yanked her back and nearly threw her down the stairs.
"Bye Isabeau". Lauren said turning around to leave.
By the time Lauren made it downstairs, Kenzi was home and on the couch. She turned around when she heard Lauren's heels pounding on the floor.
"She did it again didn't she? Kenzi asked getting up to go to Lauren. Lauren shook her head and took a deep breath.
"It's over Kenzi. He wins. I won't keep throwing myself on my sword for Bo when she would do nothing but push it deeper inside". Lauren said.
"I get it Doc. If you need to talk just know that I'm always here for you". Kenzi smiled warmly. She had seen this many times when it came to Bo. Heartbroken lovers or people that weren't in love with her but still wanted her leaving the clubhouse like Lauren was about to.
"Thanks Kenzi. Will you take care of this? Lauren asked pulling her jacket off.
"What? What do you want me to do with this? Kenzi asked.
"Throw it in the fireplace when you light it again". Lauren said taking a drink of water from Kenzi.
"Why? What's on it? Kenzi asked. It was a nice looking jacket that reeked of Lauren and Bo's scents.
"Succubus saliva". Lauren said setting her glass down and hurried towards the door.
"Ok but don't forget what I said Lauren". Kenzi shouted towards the Doctor.
Present time
"If they're not happy with me and Rainer. They can move on. I'm not holding them back". Bo said moving away from Kenzi. This was bullshit. Nobody told her the truth and yet they can't accept her decisions.
"How's Evony? Kenzi asked coldly. If you want to get to a hothead you have to keep a cool head.
"What are you going on about now? Bo laughed. What the hell does the Morrigan have to do with her?
"Does she have that glow like she's slept with Lauren? Or are you still having that nightmare in your sleep? Kenzi asked. She had woken up many times to a screaming and cursing Succubus.
"I'm not worried about Evony". Bo said softly. She had no reason to be.
"Girl please. You're so pissed off about their bond, you might as well pee on Lauren's leg". Kenzi said making said gesture to prove her point.
"Kenzi...". Bo sighed. It wasn't like that between her and Lauren. It never had been.
"No Bo. Lauren left for a good reason and I'm about to bounce too". Kenzi said pointing towards her packed bags that Bo had apparently missed in her huff.
"What? You're leaving too? Bo scoffed.
"No I'm just folding my laundry and putting it in bags to carry back upstairs". Kenzi said pulling her own jacket on. She could still smell Lauren's from the fireplace.
"So you're still angry with me too? Bo asked. She thought she and Kenzi were cool since their little chat on Kenzi's bed the day before.
"You know what Bo yes I am angry. You have all these lovers that are so blindingly devoted to you, well Lauren was until I saw her cold façade when she left here. And I just lost Hale. So forgive me if I won't watch you play musical lovers anymore". Kenzi snapped downing a bottle of beer.
"Dyson left me Kenzi. Lauren left me Kenzi. So forgive me for moving on. At least Rainer accepts my Succubus and we will be a powerful couple".
"Hmmmm". Kenzi said.
"What now Kenzi? Bo asked. If it wasn't one thing with Kenzi it was five others
"You sounded like a politician just then. They have all accepted your Succubus side and I didn't hear you say you loved him". Kenzi laughed. Bo's little performance just then lacked emotion.
"Kenzi..". Bo sighed turning away from her.
"My Queen. My King Rainer needs you, he said it's urgent". Rosette said nearly knocking Kenzi over in the process.
"Go hit that again and I'll be cleared out before y'all return but before you go, unclaim me". Kenzi said coldly.
"Kenzi I won't do that. You'll grow to understand me and Rainer just like the others". Bo scoffed.
"Unclaim me Bo! Kenzi screamed when Bo wasn't taking her seriously.
"My Queen we must hurry! Rosette snapped.
"Fine I unclaim you but I will claim you again when I, we return". Bo said equaling Rosette's impatience.
"There will be no need for that". Kenzi said rolling her bags to the door. She had called Dyson earlier for a ride. She knew once Bo unclaimed her she would be in immediate danger.
"What? Why? Bo asked putting up her hand for Rosette to wait.
"Trick said he will claim me. At least he's always home and not ignoring me when I need to talk". Kenzi snapped. Trick had become her Fae diary lately. He listened to problem after problem about Bo.
"Kenz are you ready? Dyson asked from the door refusing to step inside the clubhouse as he sensed Bo and Rainer's sex scents
"Coming right out". Kenzi said dragging the rest of her bags to him to carry.
"Kenzi won't leave me. I'll be by the Dal to pick you up later". Bo said waving for Rosette to proceed out the door.
"Girl I left you the minute Hale died and you did nothing to save him. He wasn't one of your lovers so he was nothing to you". Kenzi yelled over her shoulder never turning her eyes back on Bo.
The Dark Fae compound.
"Where is Dr. Lewis? Evony asked. It had been hours since she had seen her last.
"I am not sure ma'am. She left her hours ago and never said where she was going". Bruce said.
"Then find her. I don't want anything happening to my best Doctor". Evony commanded.
"Yes ma'am". Bruce bowed and turned to leave.
Bo, Rosette and Rainer.
Bo and Rosette arrived to meet with Rainer. Bo agreed to the binding cermony with him and saved his life. Rosette was killed by an unseen force that pulled her into burning fire. A shaken Bo and Rainer returned to the clubhouse. Bo is angry that Kenzi cleaned out the rest of her things. She and Rainer have sex for the rest of the night.
The next morning Rainer and Bo enter the Dal as a power couple. Everyone is happy for them except Trick, Dyson and Kenzi who leaves for her private quarters. When Bo tried to reach out to her, she pushed her hand away.
Word came that a battle was brewing near the Dark Fae compound. As the King that he thinks he now is, Rainer demands that Bo come with him to stop it. Sensing nobody wanted her there at the Dal, she agreed to go.
When Bo and Rainer arrived they saw dead bodies all over the place. Rainer picks his Queen up so she would not have to walk through such filth. He nearly drops her when she screams.
"Lauren! Omg Lauren! Bo is inconsolable as she jumps from his arms and kneels down next to Lauren's body.
Rainer walks over and puts his hand on her shoulder. "You're my Queen. Stand up and never grieve over anyone. Especially a lowly human". Rainer snaps.
After a few minutes Bo agrees. "You're right. She chose to live here. Her death is none of my business. I said I would protect you or claim you. Now what? Evony wasn't good enough? She snapped mocking Lauren's body.
"That's enough! Evony screamed storming over to the Doctor with her guards behind her.
"What do you want bitch? Bo snapped stepping backwards in unison with Rainer.
"She deserved better than this. Better than you! Evony snapped. She was angry. How did this happen and more importantly under her watch?
"Answer my Queen! Rainer demanded.
"Watch your tone with me boy. Your little sweet valley high romance doesn't mean shit here. I'm the Morrigan in case you have forgotten". Evony said raising her voice.
"Evony! Bo growled.
"Fine. This will be delicious. Step away from Dr. Lewis and I'll tell you". Evony said.
Once they did Evony explained. "She was going to turn me human to protect your sorry ass from a threat she thought I made. But the Doctor in her won out and I guess your ass no longer mattered to her, finally". Evony laughed.
"What she wanted to protect me? Bo cried kneeling next to Lauren again.
"My Queen will never love another again". Rainer said puffing his chest out.
"Rainer I told you that this was not about love". Bo said pointing back and forth between them.
"My Queen. Stand up". Rainer said touching Bo's shoulder.
Bo stood up. "Yes My King".
"Well I have had enough of this! Came a deep voice out of Lauren's body.
"And on that note. I'll take my leave. But be a dear and take the dead bodies when you leave". Evony laughed. She knew that voice. She heard that voice for centuries. That voice was a pain in her ass and it seemed it was about to take away another pain her in ass.
"Lauren? Bo called kneeling towards her body again.
"Stand back my Queen. It's not her! Rainer screamed pulling Bo back.
"I will deal with you in a minute boy. But first I want to talk to Isabeau". The voice said softly.
"Your Succubus Bo. Use your Succubus! Rainer pleaded.
"Stupid boy. My Succubus would never physically attack Dr. Lewis! The voice in Lauren laughed. Where had he been? Everyone knew that.
"It's him. It's your father Bo! Rainer said.
"Address me as King Hades boy. Nothing else outside of my name! Hades snapped.
Lauren? Dad? I'm so confused! Bo cried.
"Don't worry baby daddy is gonna make it all better". Hades said putting his hand on Bo's shoulder.
Bo felt a stinging pain but it wasn't from her Succubus. She saw a yellow light pouring into Lauren's body that seemed to be coming from her own body.
"There that's better". Hades said stepping away from Bo.
"Get away from him my Queen! Rainer pleaded.
Hades swung around and zapped Rainer until he collapsed and died. Bo watched as the other bodies disappeared.
"Lauren? Bo cried out.
"Ok Dr. Lewis. My work inside of you is done and I am leaving your body now. I just wanted to kill that fool myself. Imagine Isabeau thinking that I needed him with her". Hades laughed as he left Lauren's body.
"Bo". Lauren said stepping towards her. Lauren leaned in to kiss her. Bo welcomed it and after mere minutes the Doctor pulled back.
"Lauren? What are you...". Bo started.
"Bye Bo". Lauren said as she ran off.
"Lauren! Lauren wait! Bo screamed but her calls went unanswered or so she thought.
"Tsk. What a pity". Hades voice rained down over Bo.
What? Bo screamed in annoyance. What the hell had just happened and where did Lauren go? What happened to Lauren?
"I can see why my Succubus succumbs to her. She's brilliant and like no other Fae you've screwed around with". Hades laughed.
"What are you talking about and where is Rainer? Bo asked. Everyone was suddenly gone except her and Hades voice.
"Rainer was nothing but a Revenant". Hades laughed.
"You mean...? Bo scoffed.
"Yes Isabeau. You've been sleeping with a dead man. Which I imagine is no different than sleeping with Dyson". Hades laughed again. Bo noticed the sky grew brighter with each laugh.
"But the Voodoo lady. When I drank her blood they all died. Why didn't Rainer? Oh and ewwwww! Bo shrieked at the thought of sleeping with a dead guy.
"Because he wasn't around to hear your voice. He sent the Revenant to kill Kenzi at the clubhouse but you were in the refrigerator instead". Hades explained.
"But the Una Mens gave him his foresight powers". Bo said softly. She was totally confused now.
"Pyrippus shit or as you young people call it, horse shit. He fought them before. So of course he'd know how they punch, kick and swing". Hades sighed. The Una Mens gave him nothing. How silly could his daughter be?
"But Lauren... Bo said looking off into the direction she saw the Doctor run to.
"Is brilliant and quite formidable with my Succubus". Hades beamed. Lauren matched the Succubus so much it seemed he created her. But no. Lauren was not his creation.
"But how did Lauren do that? How did she wake up from Dyson's memories. How did she wake up just then? Bo rambled off. So many questions flowing in her head.
"How did she sleep with you and live? Hades asked for her.
"I brought her back just then. You think she's a human but she is quite more". Hades said. It was true. Lauren was a human and powerful in her own right.
"She's not? The Cinvat! It's still open! Bo screamed in panic.
"Calm down sweet pea. It closed when Rainer died". Hades said. Imagine people thinking that's how he would return.
"But Rosette said you were coming out of it. You killed her". Bo said. What the hell? Her insides screamed.
"Sweetie when I return, you'll know it. Rainer killed her. He only wanted one woman in his life. He thought he would get to live out his dark king fantasies through you and he almost did until he killed the doctor. I had to come and make that right". Hades beamed again. How dare anyone disturb what he set in place.
Bo sunk to her knees. She had left all of them for a dead corpse. A dead corpse that came for the life of someone she swore to protect. Lauren. Now Lauren was gone.
"I wonder how Aife is doing?! I might drop in on the old girl. Maybe make another Succubus. That is when the Blood King is not paying her a visit. I'll look for Dr. Lewis too. I want a front row seat when she figures out all of her new abilities. I will always have a soft spot for anyone that can control my Succubus just by telling her, she loves her. Oh and don't send out your dog sniffer. He won't know Lauren's scent but I do. Bye sweets". Hades laughed and his voice trailed off in the sky like a stormy wind.
Trick knows where Aife is which means Dyson does too.
Hades knows where Aife and Lauren is. Which means they're both in danger.
Bo's body shook from the heavy throngs of anger and betrayal.
"What did they do? More importantly what did I do? Bo said kneeling on the ground. Looking into nothing but darkness. Not even the Dark Fae compound's lights were lit. Perhaps Evony really was scared of Hades.
TBC.