Isabeau

The Succubus gently snuck out of bed and jumped into the shower. The hot water felt fantastic on her muscles. She looked over her arms and legs as she lathered them up and scrubbed her back. Once she felt clean enough, she dried off and dressed. She chose a form fitting tank top and blue jeans. Blue is not really her color, but she wants to look nice today. She checked her image in the full-length mirror and pulled her hair into a tight, tight ponytail. She smiled as she took one last look.

She turned on her heel and walked downstairs. She rounded the corner into the kitchen and jumped backwards.

Lauren was already dressed, and breakfast was on the table.

"Well there went that surprise". Isabeau laughed as she took a seat across from the Doctor.

"I'm just fast at showering. It is from my days in the military". Lauren smiled softly.

Isabeau nodded as she drank her juice. "Well if you ever want to talk about those days, I will gladly listen".

"Not today". Lauren passed a bowl of croissants across the table. Her mouth slightly dropped open when she noticed Isabeau's arms. They seemed to have gotten bigger overnight or she never noticed before.

The Succubus cleared her throat when Lauren stared too long. "So, I was going to take us out for breakfast and then a nice drive with the top down. If you're up for that, now". The woman smiled wide.

"Yes". It was the Doctor's turn to clear he throat now. "Yes, I am up for that".

"Good. Then eat your breakfast Dr. Lewis". Isabeau said softly and stabbed her own eggs.

Lauren rolled her tongue in her mouth to keep from blushing, but Isabeau saw through it all. Lauren finally dug into her food and looked everywhere but at the Succubus. Even the floor seemed interesting in the early morning sunlight that crept through the curtains.

"If there is anything you wish to see today, just let me know, I can always alter my plans". Isabeau stole the blonde from her thoughts.

"I can't think of anything. It looks like it is going to be nice today. A long drive sounds nice". Lauren set her coffee cup down and took another bite of food.

The women smiled and laughed over the rest of their meal. Once the dishes were loaded into the dishwasher, they freshened up and piled everything that they wanted to take with them into the trunk of the car. Isabeau laughed when Lauren put a microscope back there. But it was all in good fun. She would never try to deny her, her love of Science wherever she found it to be.

The weather was indeed nice. There was a nice, soft breeze blowing and it was teasing the Succubus with Lauren's scent. They drove for hours and never once were they bored. They found any and everything to talk about. They mutually decided to put off talking about them when they weren't mobile.

Lauren was loving every minute of the drive. Nature at her finest and worst had always fascinated the Scientist. They finally pulled over and found an open spot to rest. The Succubus placed two thick blankets on the grass and helped Lauren to sit down. She pulled the cooler from the trunk and found a great spot to sit next to the doctor. She would normally wear sunglasses but wanted her eyes to be seen.

"It could be like this everyday you know. Every day that you are not working on something or at work". Isabeau whispered.

"Why are you whispering? Lauren smiled.

"Didn't want you to miss the sounds of nature". The Succubus gently shrugged as she looked around the area.

"Well that's very sweet, but you didn't have to whisper. I would like days like these, moments like these. Doctors often get so busy we rarely have time for this". Lauren took a drink from the brunette.

"I could probably heal people with my touch or chi powers. But I have always admired how human science heals or prolongs the lives of people with deadly diseases. I never thought about all of the work and hours that goes into that. But given how many diseases and viruses are out there, it is no wonder you have to stay busy." Isabeau took a few sips of her beer.

"It is a busy profession. But in my case, it is almost an obsession too. The need to know everything. The need to fix everything. Everything from broken limbs to daily headaches. I have tried to fix everything, but I have never found a cure for a broken heart". Lauren turned serious.

"Lauren. I'm sorry. Really I am. Perhaps had I stopped her, she wouldn't broken your heart. Broken your soul. Broken you." Isabeau gently squeezed Lauren's hand.

"Thank you. But I wasn't just talking about Bo". Lauren smiled tearfully.

"Oh. Well I'm sorry about that too". The Succubus gently pulled back.

"In this situation, I was talking about old patients that I couldn't save and had to face their imminent deaths. I'm talking about the families that I had to inform them that their loved one had died. I'm talking about the soldiers that I couldn't save. The children left without mothers or fathers. Uncles, and aunts." Lauren sniffed.

"Come on". Isabeau gently pulled the Doctor down onto her chest. She rubbed her back, let her cry and say whatever she needed to say. But she was also going to get some rest as she spoke and sobbed.

Evony and Tshombe

"Well is it done? Evony asked.

"The curse is in place". Tshombe said softly.

"Good you may leave now". Evony clapped with glee.

The old man bowed and left the woman to herself. He hurried to the travel agency, as he wanted to be home as soon as possible.

"Did she fall for it? Aife asked.

"She did. I could never hurt your daughter, she saved my life when she didn't have to". Tshombe smiled softly.

"You're a good man. Don't make me have to come back here again though". Aife laughed as she left the man to his real curse walls. Evony had been slipping in her later years. Thinking she could steal a wall so important to many Fae.

Tshombe is an old friend of the Succubus. She often thought of having Dyson cursed when she found out Bo was into him. But wouldn't waste such a delicious moment on a nasty bastard like him. Evony on the other hand, that bitch will get what she asks for and then some. The Succubus laughed thinking about what Tshombe had cursed her with.

She wanted to be free of Dyson, and she was about to have her own personal pack of lovers from the first born of his old pack. The Succubus laughed thinking of how young they are compared to Dyson. But they were legal and barely bathed. The woman had to be there when Evony learns of this. She laughed all the way through the travel agency and to Evony herself.

"What are you doing here? How are you even alive and not scratching your snatch? Evony scoffed.

"You should worry about century old hairy balls". Aife laughed.

The Morrigan jumped back when she heard growls all around her. At first she thought it was Dyson playing some kind of sick game.

"Meet the first born of his old pack. All of them are you mates for trying to curse Isabeau and myself. Never underestimate Aife McCorrigan". The Succubus laughed.

"You bitch! How?! Evony screamed.

"You forgot she saved his life. She wouldn't have known nothing about Nadia's curse, had you not given her the nail in the first place. Who's the dumb bitch now? Aife bent backwards in laughter.

"I hate you! I hate all of you! Evony screamed as she scrambled to get away from the pack. There nearly hundreds of them clamoring to get at her. She screamed when one finally pinned her to the ground and licked her face like a dog. His breath reeked of one too.

"My work here is done". Aife laughed as she left the woman to her mates.

Kenzi and Dyson

"Do you really have to go? Kenzi asked.

"The curse is strong Kenzi. I have to go to Evony". Dyson almost hurled at the thought.

"How can we break that freaking thing? This has gone on long enough". Kenzi shook her head as she walked back and forth. It was one thing to lose Bo to her bitch ass Succubus, but to lose Dyson to the Morrigan so often was almost worse. Almost.

She thought for sure Bo would have surfaced by now. Gotten Dyson his dignity back and the gang would all be happy. But no. Bo is being held captive by her alter ego, and nothing was making sense anymore. She didn't even know where the Succubus is at the moment. She had almost been obsessed with everything Lauren. It is embarrassing to see. It's not Bo's fault Lauren went into Dyson's memories. It's Cassie's but that woman is dead too. Bo has every reason in the world to fear her Succubus. She's nasty and cold-blooded. Something Bo has never been. The young woman had no idea what she is going to do now. Hale wants no part of their schemes. He seems to respect the Succubus and basically went into exile.

"Well shit". Kenzi thought when she looked around the room. There was nothing to eat either.

Lauren and Isabeau

"I love you Isabeau". Lauren whispered softly.

The Succubus eyes shot open blue. Like the time the Doctor said Bo and that woke her up too.

"Huh? Isabeau said softly.

"Huh? Lauren winked as she lifted up off of the woman.

"Oh. I guess I was hearing things". Isabeau frowned and released her strong hold on the Doctor's body.

"Wow. I guess it's late". Lauren wiped her eyes with her hand.

"It's not too late. It's just after four. Why don't we head home, freshen up and plan dinner? Isabeau suggested as they gathered their things.

"Sounds good to me. I will drive us back. You don't look like you slept". Lauren said as she picked the keys up.

"I don't need much sleep Doctor but thank you". Isabeau smiled.

"Okay. But I meant what I said". Lauren said as she folded one of the blankets.

"I'm not tired really". Isabeau stretched.

"That's not what I meant". Lauren made eye contact and focused on her task again.

Isabeau didn't know what to say. She busied herself with packing the cooler to the car and popped the trunk open. Who says they love you to a Succubus? She is not the average Succubus though. Most Succubus would have slept around waiting to sleep with Lauren for the first time and holy crap what a first time that was. Goosebumps formed on her skin at the thought of it. They could have had sex like that all the time had anyone thought of giving Lauren chi first. But this is about now, and not then.

They pulled off and the Succubus didn't know what to do with her hands or her eyes. So, she stared straight ahead. She flinched when Lauren reached over and took her hand. She laughed when she found the Succubus shaking.

"It's okay". Lauren said softly as she kissed the Succubus knuckles.

The Succubus watched the gesture and it was slowly spiking her arousal. But she didn't want them to fall back in bed yet. Not like that at least. Sure, she heard what Lauren said, but that didn't mean she had earned her love. She was still expecting the Doctor to leave her at some point. Even with their bond being what it is.

This is probably why Bo fell into bed with so many strangers. Thinking sex was love when it wasn't. That was only going to work if her Succubus agreed too, and she never did until the first time Lauren kissed Bo. That's why the Lich met his maker so suddenly. He had touched what wasn't his to touch. Mocked who he shouldn't have mocked.

Lauren hadn't let go of her hand yet. She clinched the other one. It was taking all of her will not to take the Doctor right there at the stop light. No. No. Stop it. She thought internally.

Her eyes went wide when the Doctor bent her seat backwards and kissed her. It was soft, long, wet and deep.

"Better? Lauren whispered as she stayed over the Succubus, looking her dead in the eyes.

Isabeau bit her lip. "Better".

"You're lying but it's okay". Lauren whispered as she bent closer and pushed the lever to let the seat back up. She smiled when she noticed all of the cars behind them. She turned and sped down the road.

The traffic was heavy now due to the Doctor's boldness. But who cares really? They could have always pulled around them. They pulled up to the house and left their things in the car. It wasn't much they were going to need inside. Isabeau always had a security detail that supplied them with whatever they needed or were about to run out of.

They walked inside and the Succubus found herself planted against the door as Lauren kissed her again. Her tank top was ripped off in a matter of seconds.

"Lauren". The Succubus moaned as the Doctor's tongue traced her bra.

"Hmm? Lauren moaned.

"Not like this please". Isabeau bit her lip.

"Not like what Isabeau? Lauren asked as she yanked her bra off with one hand.

"No Lauren please. I want to earn this again". Isabeau squeezed her eyes closed as the Doctor already had her nipple between her teeth.

Licking it just once more, Lauren backed up. "Okay". The blonde walked away leaving the Succubus in her boots, underwear and jeans.

The brunette's eyes were blue until she jumped into the shower. She took two a cold one and then a hot one. She splashed her face with cold water once more after stepping out of the shower.

She found Lauren downstairs going through takeout menus. "I don't really want anything we have here". She said as she set them down.

"Lauren about earlier…." Isabeau took her seat.

"It is fine. I understand what you meant. I didn't want you to do anything you didn't want to do". Lauren smiled.

"Ohhh I am always ready for that. But with us. I just want it to be special. Was that hot? Yes. But I want it to be when we are both ready. I don't want you thinking just because I am a Succubus that I expect that all the time. After every date, or outing." Isabeau blushed. Even after all of these years of having that mouth on her lips and other places, she still blushes thinking of Lauren.

"I should have asked. That was my mistake." Lauren stared apologetically.

"I've failed haven't I? Isabeau asked.

"Not at all. I just wanted you then and there. Probably in the middle of that intersection too". Lauren licked her lips.

"I've screwed up". Isabeau shook her head. The blush had turned to embarrassment.

Lauren reached her hand out, and the Succubus took it. She was pulled onto Lauren's lap.

"There's no reason for you to feel bad or embarrassed. This is who we are. Who we are growing to be. I meant it when I said I love you. Because I do. I love you, Isabeau. There is nothing you need to earn from me. You as you are right now, are enough." Lauren pushed a dark strand behind the woman's ear.

Isabeau leaned in and kissed the Doctor hard. She pulled back after a few seconds. "Thank you".

"Don't thank me". Lauren laughed.

"Okay". Isabeau smiled as she gently stood up. She felt weird like that too.

The women swapped menus trying to decide on dinner, and nothing was sounding good. So, they rummaged through the kitchen mixing different foods together. Ever the scientist Lauren measured everything down to the last ingredient. They even had a small food fight with flower when it was time to bake the cake. They played with the icing too as they waited for everything to be done.

"Let's go dancing after dinner". Lauren suggested.

"Absolutely! Isabeau smiled.

The Succubus smiled as they ate. She couldn't stop smiling. She still meant it when she said she wants to earn that part of Lauren again. But she felt the Doctor's love in every kiss. Every touch. Every lick. She said she loves. Her. Her. The Succubus. Not the other part of her. Not the monster she thought she always was. Isabeau. She smiled harder when Lauren purposely touched her hand when they passed the food between them.

The Succubus had never been in a situation like this. She is not ready to call it a relationship yet either. But they are slowly and deliciously working their way towards that. She is even willing to wait to allow Lauren to suggest it this time.

They showered again to get the food out of their hair and off of their bodies. They picked a small joint and found their own little spot to dance.

They are never going to fail at this because they had slept together before. Danced before. Isabeau could feel Lauren's arousal through her tight jeans. She buried her face in the long, blonde locks. There were times the Succubus saw fear in the Doctor's face even when she tried to hide it. If she had only known she was the Succubus safe place too. She giggled and came out of her brain.

"For over a decade I always thought I was a monster. Until I met you. I knew I was home. I knew I was safe". Isabeau spun Lauren in her arms and bent her over before pulling her back upright.

"I know. You saved me too". Lauren smiled as she spun in the woman's arms.

The women danced until the owner came and kicked them out. Isabeau knew she could have bought them some more time with her pulse but wanted to make sure Lauren gets her rest. She even carried the Doctor to her car to conserve her energy.

TBC