Isabeau POV

I laugh at the shit going on around me, outside of my life with Lauren. I'm not Bo. I'm not blind pretending I'm not sensing anything.

Ahh Lauren. That beautiful blonde curled up in the bed. She can't be tired. But I'll let her sleep.

I left the bedroom and walked into the living room. Taking a seat on the couch, I stared into nothing. Nothing is what I could've had, had I not pulled Lauren out. That moment is never far from my mind. Bo lived a shit life thinking she could trust the Fae. Honestly who the hell would trust Cassie to be all in on anything? What did she think Lauren was going to do? Leave Bo in Dyson's memories? It was the equivalent of Dyson going into her Dawning. They got to be with someone that couldn't immediately have. A perfect world. Did Bo ever see this Flora? No. She saw Lauren and used Dyson's body to get her. That's when I should've came out. Lauren would never want a penis. Hell I've never wanted a penis. But that was my stupidity in allowing it. Ever.

We could have such a great life but Bo has always been about staying with Dyson and Kenzi. Ms. Team Wolf herself. They have all been dirty from the word dirt when it comes to Lauren. What has she ever done to merit such resentment? Nothing. Nothing that Dyson has never done. Never said a bad thing about Kenzi like Kenzi's done to her. All in my view and in my ears.

Bo struggled to make a clear, and indefinite choice. Not me. My choice is Lauren. I don't get upset with her and then find solace in another bed or boxing gym. I don't get upset with her and snap at her because my pea brain doesn't understand her intentions. Like when Kenzi went missing. No big loss but Bo chose to snap at Lauren like Trick or Dyson was ever going to listen to her about releasing Bo from that cage. Shit. I would've and should've busted that cage open and invited Lauren in. But no. My alter ego broke Lauren's heart.

Yes she has one. She's always had one. She had one when we all slept together the first time. She had one when Kenzi ate that soup, even after Lauren warned her about touching anything. She had one when Dyson lost Ciara when she could've stayed home and in mourning. She had one when she treated Trick after he wrote in his blood to give us strength to fight mom. Yes I heard him tell Lauren he'd been doing some heavy lifting. Right before Bo asked Lauren when was the last time she slept that day at the Dal. The Ash. That rat bastard wasn't worth Lauren losing sleep over. Which is why I'm out here. Thinking of her.

I slept so good all night on top of her. But short of taking a cold shower I came out here. Everything about her was driving me crazy. Then I thought of the shit awaiting us. Evony's out there. She thinks she's Dark. Foolish woman has never seen dark yet. She's probably plotting my demise. I could kill her and then follow her to see where she winds up. The thought amuses me. As much fun as that would be, I'd be leaving Lauren. No.

I think I'll take a hot, quiet shower and wait for Lauren to wake up.

Evony

The Morrigan was coming up empty in her search for Crystal. She laughed at all of the scenarios that would come into play, once the Succubus sees her. Her head might explode. Bo might surface. The Succubus might kill herself in a fit of jealousy.

She almost felt bad for the human. She had developed a crush on the doctor in a matter of days. Lauren's promise to come with Evony had strings of Crystal's freedom attached to it. The woman didn't like it one bit. She begged the Morrigan not to separate them. Pathetic really. But she didn't know that Lauren wasn't into her. The Doctor was too kind, and polite to admit that their tryst was a one night stand. Her body may have been with Crystal, but her heart was elsewhere. Evony gave no fucks. But she knew that even the news of Lauren with her would piss Bo off. If it pissed Bo off, her Succubus would be livid.

She wondered why the Succubus didn't surface when Lauren shot Bo's hopes of her going back to the Light Fae down. All amusing. Just as Evony's latest acquisition would be. But first, she needed to find her.

If she'd stayed where Evony had left her, it would be a lot easier. Normally she'd send her goons, but fear of the Succubus made them flee the colony. She was shocked Vex hadn't fled. But she knows too many secrets of his, so he's stuck. If she had Crystal's scent, she would've made Dyson fetch her like a stick. But like a dick, he'd betray her. So sometimes she has to do her own work.

Kenzi

As usual per every morning lately, Kenzi was upset. She hadn't found another lead on Isabeau. As Bo's claimed human, it is becoming increasingly embarrassing. Hale's men were whispering and laughing in her direction.

She thought about her first morning waking up in the clubhouse. Bo had a bag in her hand, ready to leave. Had she'd gone, Kenzi likely wouldn't have found her then either. She never would've known her name or her. Bo killed her would be rapist or worse and gave her a place to sleep and to live. She owes Bo everything. So she has to save her from her bitch Succubus. Lauren doesn't need her, she has the Morrigan to protect her. She also has that loft in the city she bragged about Evony getting for her. She has her protection. Kenzi's protection is Bo.

"Still scheming I see." Hale moved towards the woman. He was starting to wonder why he bothered with Kenzi. She was always plotting something. Always trying to step on Fae toes. The same Fae that would cut her toes off.

"I want Bo back Hale. You know that. I'll do anything to help her, and make that happen". Kenzi said flatly.

"Word on the street is, Bo is not in any danger". Hale replied.

"Dude, did you find her?! Kenzi perked up.

"I didn't say that. But nobody has seen her or her signature on any dead bodies. The Fae have been attacking each other, but not Isabeau." Hale took a seat and checked his phone for messages. No news was good news

"So that's it? We're just going to leave things as they are? Bo has always feared her succubus. Right now she's trapped inside of her. We need to get her out! Kenzi screamed and stood up.

"Get her out of where? Her body? That's impossible. If Bo still wants Lauren, she's exactly where she wants to be. On the inside with a great view. You just want Dyson inside of her and Isabeau won't allow that. If she wanted him, she would've taken him away, and not Lauren! Kenzi was making Hale want to pull his hair out. He was starting to grow an afro though because he hadn't had a haircut. Didn't really want one. It was nice here. Quiet, except for Kenzi.

As long as Isabeau wasn't dropping any bodies in his lap, he is cool with the way things are. Now he did have his eye on Aife though. That Succubus is thirty-one flavors crazy.

Aife

The Succubus was sitting in a restaurant. People watching. One particular woman caught her attention. The woman was putting more food in her mouth than she could possibly chew.

"Can I help you miss? Her waitress asked.

"That lady there is to eat as much as she wants". Aife pulsed the woman's arm hard.

"She's racked up quite a tab already". The waitress saw Aife's annoyance in her eyes, and nodded.

The Succubus returned her attention to people watching. She watched the waitress whisper something in the woman's ear, and turned her attention back on the breakfast crowd. Looking at the time it was more like a brunch crowd. Another hour had passed, and the woman looked stuffed and ready to leave. The Succubus took one long look around the diner, and stood when the woman did.

She followed her out, and jumped into her car. They drove a few miles, and Aife drove a half a block past the house the woman had entered. She turned around, and parked. The house looked almost as bad as the clubhouse. "Gotcha."

The Succubus smiled as she saw someone she knew and climbed out of her car. She watched as the woman knocked on the door, and it was slammed in her face. She smiled wide as she slowly walked up to the house. Evony had forced her way in, but before she could close the door, Aife pushed her own way in, minutes later.

"You owe me Crystal. I gave you the best night of your life. Now you're going to be my guinea pig to get Lauren again...and someone else". Evony laughed. Both women turned around when the door slammed

"Get out! Evony screamed.

Aife smiled. "Come with me." She said reaching out to Crystal. The blonde didn't know the brunette, but she knows Evony is no good.

"She's not yours succubus! Evony screamed after Aife had pushed her down on her ass.

"She's not yours either! Aife laughed and pointed towards her car. Crystal hurried inside and waited for the brunette to get in. They drove miles down the road before Aife climbed out and Crystal followed her.

"What's the story? Aife asked quietly.

"Look I don't know you. You could be another Evony." Crystal said keeping her distance.

"Evony has been after you for hours. I'm nothing like that bitch, but I am the bitch that just paid for your meal. So again, what's the story? Aife asked.

Crystal sighed and looked off. It was really embarrassing. She thought Evony was going to sign her to a huge record deal. All she had to do was bed the new waitress at the diner. "Evony convinced me that she was a talent scout. I was green, so she said that in order for her to sign me, I needed to do a little job at my side job. There was a new waitress named Amber. Turns out her name wasn't Amber. It was Lauren. I didn't learn that until afterwards".

"What happened to your wrists? Aife asked. She wanted every detail before she made her next move.

"She chained us to a wall. Lauren had to diagnose someone before they agreed to untie us."

Crystal stood and looked out the window. If it wasn't for Lauren's kindness, she probably would've took her own life after the first night in chains.

"I've heard enough. Bring her to us.'' Isabeau said into Aife's Bluetooth.

"Let's go". Aife said pointing towards the door.

"Are you going to kill me? Crystal asked. She backed away from the Succubus in case she needed to run.

"As much as I would love to fry your tits, it's not my call. So let's go." Aife said again. Her Succubus so wanted to kick someone's ass, but right now, Crystal's not the one.

"Then who's call is it? Crystal asked slowly walking towards the door.

"You'll see when we get there. This time, sit in the back seat". Aife said as they reached her car.

Isabeau and Lauren

The Succubus frowned but didn't hold her tongue any further. "Lauren, mom found someone. Someone you know."

Lauren had been reading a book as they sat on the patio. The Succubus had excused herself to go make a phone call.

"Evony has been tailing us for some time. Mom tailed her last night. The woman she found was chained to a wall with you." Isabeau explained as she took her seat again. She froze when the doctor did.

"How. .. how is she? Lauren asked. A million thoughts were running through her mind. After weeks had passed, she assumed Crystal was far enough away from the Fae, that she would never be found again.

"She's alive. Mom's bringing her here, so you can see that for yourself. If you don't want to see her, I can tell Mom to turn around. Evony tried to take her again, that's how mom found her." Isabeau said. She knew it was crazy to bring a woman that had slept with someone she is in love with anywhere near her. But since she's part of Lauren's present past, she wanted her to have a chance to see her. That's if she wanted to.

"I would like to see her. See how she is." Lauren said putting her book away. She exhaled and stood.

"Whatever happened between the two of you Lauren, is your business. I have no right or room to judge. If you feel like you've seen enough, just say the word, and she'll be taken away, alive." Isabeau said as she now stood next to Lauren.

Lauren nodded and they stood there in absolute silence. It didn't bother the Succubus, if Lauren needed quiet before the storm, she is going to get it.

The day was nice and a tad hot. So Isabeau brought them cold beers to wait for Aife.

The Succubus took some deep breaths. She wasn't jealous. She was worried. Worried Lauren would take one look at this woman, and run off with her. Or help her to the point, she wouldn't have time for the Succubus. It reminded her of the time Bo was driving away from Evony's party and was going to fake an illness so Lauren would be forced to come to the Dal and treat her. But Isabeau stopped her from thinking that. It would've been an insult to the doctor, and embarrassing to the Succubus.

"We're here". Aife said from behind them. Lauren slowly turned around, and Isabeau watched her every move.

"We don't have to do this. You can talk to her, alone". Isabeau said as they walked towards the patio doors.

"No. I don't need that." Lauren said walking ahead of the brunette. She turned the corner, and saw her.

"Lauren." Crystal said.

"What happened to you? Lauren asked quietly.

"I'm not sure." Crystal said.

"If I may Dr. Lewis? Aife said stepping forward.

Lauren nodded.

"Evony's been on one all night. I had some people on her. They overheard her say she was going to a diner. I arrived before she did and watched the crowds. This lady here was eating faster than normal. That's someone either starving or on the run from someone or something. When she abruptly stood to leave, I followed her. Evony showed up later. I entered the house and got her out. Not before knocking Evony on her ass though. Anyway, she doesn't look Fae so I knew Evony must have had something devious in mind. Later she told Isabeau, and me her... your story " Aife explained.

Lauren rubbed her face. "What did she want?

"She wanted me to lure you out again. She said she wanted someone else too." Crystal replied.

Lauren looked her over. She looked thinner. She had always wondered if Evony would go after her again. She's here because of Lauren. Just like her brother. Just like Nadia. People that died or vanished behind Lauren's work. "Find Evony, and give Crystal whatever she needs to go home."

Aife laughed. "I already know where that bitch is hanging out. But Crystal here will be supplied with whatever she needs".

Lauren nodded and rubbed her face again.

"Lauren what about this? Crystal said showing the doctor her wrists.

"I got this Lauren". Isabeau volunteered walking over to Crystal. The Succubus touched her wrists, and the rash on both wrists vanished. "All done."

Lauren walked over to Crystal while Aife was still on the phone. "I'm sorry Crystal. You never deserved to get caught up in this life. Now you have a chance to get out of it. So go and don't look back."

"Don't you want to leave too? Find your brother? Crystal asked.

Lauren smiled at Crystal remembering her brother. "No I can't leave."

"Why? These people are crazy Lauren." Crystal said staring into the doctor's eyes.

"I just can't. Aife will take good care of you. Do exactly as she or someone under her orders tells you to do, and you'll be fine". Lauren nodded at the Succubus.

"But Lauren.." Crystal said shaking her head

"Go now Crystal. There's nothing I can give you". Lauren said softly.

Crystal stared at the doctor. Lauren wasn't even Amber anymore. There was something in her eyes that wasn't there before. Even though she was conning her back then, she still saw an emptiness. Now she saw hope in her eyes.

"We need to move before Evony does". Aife said rushing towards the door. They followed her, and found two large, black Hummers waiting for them. "That's yours". Aife said pointing back and forth between Crystal and the Hummer in front of the other one.

Isabeau helped Lauren into the back of theirs, and they waited on Aife. "Lauren".

"I'm okay". Lauren said softly. She had done this for years. She knew how to take her anger and push it down. It was really good during her time with the Light Fae, and with everyone. Even Bo.

"I meant it Lauren. We can go home anytime. Just say the word." Isabeau smiled gently. This was about Lauren. Evony. Well Evony is another story.

"It's a twenty minute drive. But thanks to Jeffrey here, we have police sirens". Aife laughed as they sped off.

Evony, Dyson and Vex

The Morrigan stormed in. The Succubus had gone too far this time. Putting her hands on the Morrigan as if she forgot she's the Morrigan.

"Well it's about time. I thought me arms were going to fall off". Vex groaned.

"As if I'd care. Let him go.'' Evony snapped.

"Where is she? I need her to swap her for Bo! Dyson growled.

"The Succubus has her! Evony screamed.

"Bo? You gave her to Bo?! That was not our deal! Dyson screamed.

"We didn't have a deal boy. But I'll be sure to tell the Succubus it was your idea". Evony laughed.

"You just told me". Isabeau and Aife said from the doorway.

"Bo! Dyson smiled.

"What the hell are you smiling at? You were planning to ambush Lauren. I'm here to ambush your balls! Isabeau seethed as she lunged for Dyson. The wolf growled as he struggled to get out of her grip. If she started to feed, he would surely die. "If Evony would've touched Lauren, you would be dead wolf, but since you came to the Morrigan, you shall never leave her side. Not even when she's getting a wax job. Even if she asks you to wax her with your wolf teeth".

Dyson growled again when he felt the thrall working. He knew his mate with Bo was slipping away too.

"We are done here". Isabeau said extending her hand to the doctor. She smiled when Lauren accepted it.

"I gave Evony a new job. She's a dog catcher. I convinced her that Dyson is a dog. She'll always be chasing him. You won't ever have to worry about them again". Aife laughed as she high fived Isabeau.

"We could've killed them Lauren. But we know how you feel about unnecessary deaths. You tend to toss and turn in your sleep. I didn't want to add to those nightmares." Isabeau turned and looked at their thralls. They really should be dead.

Lauren exhaled and nodded. She appreciated them not killing them. It showed a lot of restraint and consideration for her feelings. Murder was as easy as breathing to the average Fae, but these two were never average.

"C'mon let's go get some dinner". Isabeau smiled pulling Lauren out of the building. When they found Lauren, they met someone to fight for. As an immortal Succubus, she wanted to protect Lauren from everything. Lauren could protect herself now. But Isabeau didn't want her touching such filth like Dyson and the Morrigan. Isabeau was still having nightmares of her own of Bo imagining Dyson sleeping with Lauren. Now they had many chances to make better, and real memories.

TBC