Lauren

Lauren had stopped in her tracks and bent over to catch her breath. She found a bench and took a seat. Sweat was running down her face, arms and chest. She had gone on a long morning run to get some air and to spend some time alone.

A slight smile crept across her lips as she thought of her pre-run. She had woken up next to Isabeau and pulled her close to her. She inhaled her scent and nuzzled her nose in long dark locks. The brunette did not speak but her body warmth was all the confirmation that Lauren needed for approval. She looked at the time and saw it was still really early. She gently crept out of bed and pulled on some running gear.

She stretched her arms out and looked around the opening. Only squirrels were keeping her company at the moment. She smiled as two fought over a nut. Two creatures of the same species. It made her think of her own situation. Bo and Isabeau. Was she being fair to Bo by picking the Succubus? She trusts Isabeau saying Bo was not hurting. But was she content without being in control?

She turned her head and noticed more squirrels. She shook her head at her thoughts. There was no doubt in her mind that she had made her choice as Lauren. Not as someone under a spell or an alternate of herself.

In spite of what Bo herself once thought or could still think, Isabeau is not a monster. She is warm, loving and beyond protective of those she loves. When she kissed Lauren, there was nothing false about her tongue fighting with Lauren's for dominance. As soon as she saw Lauren in Dyson's memories, she worked hard to pull her out of there. "I've made my choice. I want my choice, forever". She whispered. She laughed when birds started to sing. As if they were celebrating her thoughts. She jumped up and turned back towards home.

A few hours later, she was a panting mess as she opened the doors. She kicked her shoes off and picked them up. She walked the short distance to the stairs and rounded the corner to her bedroom. She noticed the bed had been made and there was a note left on her side of the bed. "Gone for my own run. I will be back soon. -Isabeau.

Lauren took some deep breaths. She thought she would walk in needing to defend her absence. But that note clearly stated she understood where Lauren had gone. She set the note down and ran to shower.

Isabeau

True to her note, the Succubus was on a long run of her own. Bo might be content just being a Succubus, but the Succubus was not going to be content until she had a stronger body. She wants to be ready for whatever comes her way. Right now, everything is as perfect as perfect could be. Lauren is in her life, her heart and her arms at times.

This is something so rare in the Fae world, that is almost seems too good to be true. But it is. She looked at the mark the ribbon had left on her arm and smiled. She had checked Lauren's mark as the Doctor slept last night. It does not hurt her, so she knows it does not hurt the blonde's arm.

She found a rock and took a seat. She maneuvered within herself to check for any doubts or rumblings from Bo. She smiled when she did not find any. They share the same body and they share love of Lauren. But Isabeau's love had taken on a whole other meaning lately. Probably because the Doctor is happy. She practically glows when she looks at the Succubus or at anything that piques her interest. She slept warm and snug next to the Succubus all night. There is no curse. No necklace. Nothing keeping them from being them.

She had not spoken to Aife in days, so she was not sure if the outside world is as content as she feels. She could not care less if the rest of the world is miserable as long as Lauren is happy. Happy with her career. Happy with the Succubus.

She frowned at her latest thought. Lauren had not been to work. She had not even peeked into a microscope.

She sighed as she stood and started for home. Lauren deserves to be expanding her mind. She deserves to be a full or part time Doctor again. But of course, whichever schedule she chooses will be her choice.

Dyson and Kenzi.

"Damn dude, I thought you would never show up". Kenzi groaned and Dyson finally pulled up.

"This damn mating thing keeps me tied to Evony. It took almost all of my strength just to come here." The old wolf growled.

"There has got to be a way to get that thing removed". Kenzi threw her arms into the air.

"Tshombe will never cross Aife and remove it. I am stuck like this. Like I was mated to Bo, it will never go away". Dyson stepped forward.

"The Elders should be able to do something. Or Hale. But he has not returned any of my calls". Kenzi stomped her foot. She gasped when she nearly broke a heel.

"If Hale does not want to be found, you won't find him Kenz. The Elders were all over his ass after Isabeau surfaced. That is what I heard Evony tell a few of the Dark Fae. Now if you called me here for a reason, you best get to it. I won't last much longer without my mate". Dyson coughed out.

"Dude does she really have you by the balls like this? Kenzi scoffed. Dyson used to be stronger than this. Sure, he lusted the Fae out of Bo, but she never commanded his presence like it is requested being the Morrigan's mate.

"We haven't gone that far. Yet". Dyson shrieked. He was lucky that way. Being the Morrigan's mate does not come with sex like it did with Bo. He longed for that brunette right about now. But he knows who she is with. If he could do something about that, he would. He longed for that moment when he felt closest to Bo. When she was in his memories. It is like they were finally each other's mates. She slept with Flora. He felt that too. He would have loved to be in on that threesome. Bo and Flora would have been his best night in bed or wherever he got the chance to sleep with the two of them together.

But Bo wanted a threesome with him and Lauren. That would never happen. He would not share himself with that Dark Doctor. She chose the Dark over Bo. She deserved her fate. The fate he predicted she would have of being alone once Bo returned to him after Evony's party.

Then that damn Succubus went and ruined everything. Nothing is going like nature intended it to go. He is with Evony. Kenzi is alone. Bo as Isabeau is with Lauren. He growled at all of it.

He is Kenzi's pick for Bo's champion. Her lifetime protector. Lauren cannot protect her from anything. If she could, the Succubus would have never surfaced. Lauren was the only one alone with Bo when it happened. So yes, he blames the Doctor for all of their misery.

"We have to find him. Without Trick, he's the closest thing to an Ash we have left". Kenzi pulled her phone out. She called Hale, and once again, it went to his voicemail recording.

"Didn't reach him right? Dyson asked.

"No and this is bullshit. What if he is dead, Dyson? I never got to tell him….". Kenzi pouted.

"He knows that Kenzi, and we will find him. But right now, I have to go. I'll be in touch again soon". Dyson left Kenzi where she stood. Watching another part of her life walk away, again.

She shook her head. Without Bo, Dyson and Hale, there is nothing left for her in the Fae world. She had no contacts. Nothing that would keep her in the Bo loop.

She could reach out to Aife, but that is a bridge that was never built between them. The crazy ass Succubus would not give Kenzi the time of day and she sure as hell would not give her directions to find Bo. If she could only get to the Succubus, she could bring Bo back. And if Bo still wants Lauren after weeks of being pent up behind her Succubus, Kenzi might accept the Doctor as her choice. But Dyson still deserves a shot at Bo too. So, when she can make a public and clear choice, Kenzi would know for sure who is really in charge.

When she tied that string around Dyson's ankles, she had hoped it would finally bind him and Bo. Something that would have pissed the woman off, but she would have understood Kenzi's reasoning. Dyson can protect her, forever. He was never going to die. Hell, her Succubus brought him back, that was proof enough he would live forever. He is even stronger than Aife. Physically. Bo had all the protection she needed. Lauren chose Evony's protection over Bo's. Even after what she had done to the Lich.

Kenzi shook her thoughts off and looked around. There had to be something somewhere that can get her a drink or two. She smiled when she saw a few bucks on the table by the exit. She knew it was Dyson's doing. "My man". She smiled.

Evony

"That damn Tshombe. He is going to pay if I ever get my hands on his nuts again. How dare he curse me. I am the Morrigan! Evony screamed.

"The Morrigan is a Dark Fae title. A title you no longer hold." Vex laughed.

"Jokes are not why I summoned you here! Evony screamed.

"Then why am I here? I do not want to smell dog shit or hairs". Vexed waved his hand in front of his face.

"Vex! Evony screamed.

"Alright tell the future Morrigan, what Evony wants from him? Vex replied.

"I need your Mesmer powers. But first I need you to find Tshombe and bring him to me". Evony stood mere inches from the Mesmer.

"What's in it for me? Besides getting my ass kicked by that old Succubus. She doesn't like you, at all". Vex chuckled.

"I'm still the Morrigan. Nothing is in it for you besides doing as you are told". Evony stared at him.

"Unless you have Aife somewhere with her hands and mouth chained closed, there is no way I'm going to be in on this. I thought I would stop by and make my jokes and leave. I like breathing and that crazy Succubus is liable to slit my throat at any second. So, find yourself another Mesmer. Oh that is right, I am the last one! Vex screamed as he slithered out of the building.

Evony screamed in anger. All of the Dark Fae were turning against her, vanishing or dying in the streets. Some committed suicide in fear of Aife.

If she could only control that Succubus, she might stand a chance at controlling Bo. Right now, she would prefer Bo over her Succubus. That one is cold and calculating. The Blood King had nothing on her ruthlessness. She screwed up when she did not force Lauren to officially join the Dark. She would have to follow the Morrigan's commands. But then again she broke her oath many times for that brunette. So, there would be no guarantee that she would stick to Dark Fae protocol.

A lightbulb went off in the Morrigan's head and she could not wait for her mate to return. She would use it for all it is worth.

Aife and Vex

"So, what did she want? Aife asked.

"She wants me to get Tshombe to remove her curse. But I told her no, of course". Vex put his hands up innocently.

"She doesn't suspect you of anything does she? Aife rubbed her chin.

"No. I told her that I am too scared of you to do anything for her". Vex swallowed his shot.

"Good. You can go now". Aife waved him off.

"Hey what about our deal? You said you would help me with the Morrigan position". Vex gulped.

"Sure. Sure. I will help you". Aife smiled as Vex bid her goodbye.

"Stupid boy. That office will not ever be needed again. Now that I have returned and with my daughter still here". The old Succubus laughed as Vex drove off in his RV.

Lauren and Isabeau

The Succubus patted her hair dry as she walked downstairs. She was starving for actual food and licked her lips when she smelled so many aromas floating around the house.

Lauren walked up behind her and squeezed her close. "Did you have a nice run?

"I did. How was yours? Isabeau turned in the blonde's arms.

"Healthy". Lauren cooed.

"Healthy? Are you sick? Have you been sick? Isabeau asked worriedly. She stepped back and looked the Doctor over.

"I'm fine". Lauren smiled as she was turned around and around again.

"Okay. Okay. I just wanted to make sure". Isabeau stopped her instant evaluation.

"I would tell you if I wasn't feeling well". Lauren squeezed the brunette's upper arm.

Isabeau released a deep breath. "I know you would. I just worry".

"I know but you don't have to. Not this time, I am fine. Probably better than I have been in a long, long time". Lauren turned to walk to the table where their food awaited them.

"Yeah? Care to share why Doctor Lewis? Isabeau asked as she held Lauren's chair for her.

"I'm just happy with life. Happy that I am free. Happy that I am healthy. Happy with my choices". Lauren smiled as she picked up her wine glass.

"Choices? Isabeau perked up.

"You chose that word huh? Lauren teased.

"Lauren you know I can be impatient". Isabeau noted.

"You are my choice Isabeau. Don't worry about that". Lauren reached across the table and squeezed her hand.

"Sometimes that needs to be said out loud. So, I will say it right now. As loud as my voice can go, you are my choice Karen Beattie or Lauren Lewis. Whichever name you prefer, you are my choice. You always have been". Isabeau used every tone her voice carried, and the sound vibrated around the room.

"Well I didn't expect that but thank you. I love you too". Lauren laughed as the energy in the room came to a standstill.

"I'm sorry I didn't realize my voice could get that deep". Isabeau blushed in embarrassment.

"Noted". Lauren licked her lips.

"Now now Doctor. Eat your meal. Food to be exact". The Succubus blushed again.

"I'm eating. I'm eating". Lauren laughed with a mouth full of food. She had spent over an hour preparing everything and they could have eaten out in public, but she always enjoys quiet meals at home. With Isabeau being who she is, they were bound to be spotted and interrupted.

Isabeau often caught herself staring at Lauren when she was not looking in her direction. If she had only met her sooner, they could have had years of moments like this under their belts. But of course, Lauren was still human at that time. But the Doctor will never die. She cannot. If she ever did, the Succubus would die too. The world would be dead to her. Nothing would be interesting. Nothing would be worth everything she has done to protect the Doctor from harm. Harm to Lauren would be harm to her.

Lauren finished her food and set back in her chair. She was always taught that you should not leave your table until your date was finished eating. She watched Isabeau eat in a childlike manner. She was sure parts of her was still innocent in certain aspects of life. But she certainly never kissed or made love like a child. She could smell her shampoo and body wash from across the table. She sipped on her wine while the woman ate. She did not make an ordinary meal of her favorites, but the Succubus was eating everything. Even when she made faces, she still chewed whatever was in her mouth.

She thought it was one of the most beautiful things she had ever seen. She never questioned what she was eating or drinking. She just ate and drank. Trusting the Doctor to know what is best for her. She finally finished her food and pushed the empty plate to the center of the table. She grabbed her wine glass and slammed the wine inside of it.

"You ever heard of sipping? Lauren laughed.

"Your aura is killing me. I had to do something." Isabeau poured another glass.

Lauren laughed. "Well I'm sorry".

"No! Don't be sorry about that". Isabeau put her hand up in protest.

Lauren nodded and stood to collect their empty plates. Isabeau grabbed the wine bottle and held it close. It was not going to help but she had to try something. She did not want to come across as horny when she is around Lauren. They need to build their relationship in and out of bed. But the need for the Doctor almost overpowers her resistance.

Lauren laughed at Isabeau's stupor. She was really trying hard not to look at the Doctor. "We can go outside".

"Yes. That's a great idea". The Succubus jumped and walked out onto the patio. She was barefoot and anxious to get some air.

Lauren blushed at all the fuss to keep the attention off of her. She took a seat a good distance away from the brunette. She leaned over and handed her a pair of sunglasses.

"Thanks! Isabeau panted.

"Are you sure you're okay? Do I need to run some tests on you? Lauren asked.

"I'm fine. I promise. I just needed a few minutes". Isabeau placed a cold beer against her forehead. This is something she would do for all eternity if it meant she got to be with Lauren like this.

Lauren reached her hand across the short distance and the Succubus took it. They stared out and soaked in the peace and quiet.

"I love you. I really do". Lauren broke the silence. Something about Isabeau's features told her she needed to tell her that.

"I know. I love you too". The Succubus spoke softly as she squeezed Lauren's hand.

"For a minute there, I thought I was going to have to pull my bag out". Lauren squeezed back.

"It wasn't physical Doctor. I mean it was, but it was not. I cannot really describe it. I just get hot when you're around." Isabeau smiled.

"But I've never seen that before. Not even with Bo". Lauren noted.

"Because you weren't mated to her like you are with me. It's probably just the rest of me catching up with our mating". Isabeau sat back in her seat.

"I bet I know which part it is too". Lauren poked her in the side.

"It wasn't that part Doctor". Isabeau laughed.

"Mmmm well now the Scientist in me wants to research now. Let me see if I can find where you were suffering the most". Lauren climbed on the Succubus lap and leaned in to kiss her. They were high up with only trees as a witness to passion that birds would be jealous of.

Lauren's kiss was warmer than Isabeau's body had been minutes earlier. She yanked at her shirt and the Succubus broke the kiss.
"Umm out here? Isabeau asked.

"Why not? Making love is nature at its finest". Lauren cooed into her ear as she gently bit the lobe afterwards.

The Succubus growled and picked Lauren up and switched their positions.

She yanked Lauren's clothes off and picked her up again. She pinned her against the cushioned bricks. "I picked this house for this reason".

"Stop talking about the house and play Doctor with me". Lauren moaned through her kiss.

"Tell me when it hurts". Isabeau's hand ghosted down the Doctor's body as Lauren wrapped her arms around Isabeau's neck. She waited and longed to be completely consumed.

Isabeau panted between licks and kisses. This is not going to be harm to Lauren. It is going to be absolute pleasure. She was finally ready to go all the way.

"Are you ready for the Succubus Doctor? Here she comes". Isabeau yanked the last of Lauren's underwear off.

"I certainly hope so". Lauren bit her lips as Isabeau held her tight and worked her way down.

TBC.