Isabeau gently drew circles on Lauren's back. The Doctor was sound asleep with her forehead resting between the Succubus breasts. Her warm breath tickled the brunette's stomach. She gently took a breath as Lauren settled in again. They had gone for three days straight. A record somewhere in the world. But the woman was not keeping time. She had waited a long time for a love like this. A friendship. Acceptance. Everything that comes with completely loving someone.
If she was honest with herself, she had never loved like this. Sure, being inside of Bo all those years, they equally learned what it meant to love someone. They had kissed hundreds of bodies. Left many on their death beds, but Lauren's first touch and kiss ensured she would not die on hers. Not at human hands. Not at Fae hands.
She was born a human, but the Succubus always knew that she would become more. The Lich had balls thinking he was going to take what was already hers. Like the Doctor once told Bo, if she were born into a clan, she would have been marked or claimed. Nobody would claim Lauren. Nobody would mark her. The red string of Fate did not mark her, it is like an engagement ring in the human world. Lauren accepted it without hesitation. She is nestled where she belongs. Where she is always welcome. Adored and most of all, protected.
"How long are you going to stay in your head? Lauren gently mumbled.
"As long as I am thinking of you, I love it here". Isabeau smiled as she kissed the top of the Doctor's head.
"Ready to start over? Lauren rose up.
"Now Doctor you need to eat some actual food. It has been days since you had human food". The Succubus smiled as she pushed long, and thick locks behind the woman's ears.
"What time is it? Lauren squinted to adjust her eyes.
"Almost noon". Isabeau pushed up so the Doctor would be forced to sit. "I'll make you something or some things".
Lauren stretched and waddled over to the body mirror. She stood naked as she looked at her body. She has longer hair. Her arms and legs looked better than she had ever seen them look. The Scientist in her wondered what had become of her after days in the bed and every surface they could find to make love on. Love. That word had applied to very few women in her life. But it certainly fits her current life.
She is in a very envious position. Two different personalities inside of one body. Isabeau had often been quiet but surfaced when the Doctor needed her most. The Lich. The sex club thugs. How many Succubus had she seen surface and relent at her touch or her voice? Not even Aife was known for that. That Succubus had no shame. She killed at will and without feelings. Isabeau would have drained that entire sex club if the Doctor had not stopped her. She has feelings and are they ever glaring now.
Then there is Bo. Is the Doctor being fair to that side of the brunette? She trusts the Succubus when she says Bo is fine and not hurting. But she will always wonder if Bo is putting on a front for her alter ego.
She shook those feelings off so she could quickly shower. However, she will hate to wash the Succubus off of her. She had touched spots in and on Lauren that even the Doctor had forgotten she had. But there will be plenty of time for her to be touched again and again. She smiled at the thought as the scalding hot water hit her body.
Isabeau
The Succubus had scrubbed her arms and hands like she had seen the Doctor do many times. Now she was scouring through the cupboards and refrigerator to see what she could whip up for the blonde. Lauren may be her mate, she was born in a human body and a human body needs food. Nutrients. Energy. But knowing how little she has seen the Doctor eat, she decided on a tossed salad, fresh spinach, grilled chicken and a baked potato. The Succubus herself was not worried about eating food. Lauren had supplied her with all that she needed. Warmth. Love. Passion. To say she was sated would be an understatement.
She smiled as she prepared the Doctor's meal. She decided to skip on dessert and would take the Doctor out for that. The weather was chilly but nothing about them feels cold. Nothing about them feels in doubt. She caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and saw a bit of Bo in her reflection. She picked up the chicken and walked out to the patio to grill it.
If you have any objections, now is the time to voice them.
Objections? Lauren is your mate. Which in a way makes her mine too. I chose her, remember? I have no objections to any of this. What you enjoy, I get to enjoy too.
She is worried about you Bo. I see it in her eyes. I cannot be her true mate with her feeling guilty about you. She needs to be…she deserves to be happy and I think she is, to a point.
You saved her when I failed. Yes I saw her in Flora, but you saved the real Lauren. How can I object to her accepting you? It would be no different than her and Nadia.
Except unlike Nadia, I will never die. I will never give up control. I want Lauren. All of her. Her attention. Her love. Everything. She will not go all in with you in the background.
Then let me talk to her.
If she agrees to it, then I will. If she does not, I need your assurance you will not cause trouble for us. If she does not trust me, we will both lose her, again.
Deal.
Isabeau pulled the chicken off when it was ready. She walked in to find the Doctor finishing up the spinach. "I said I would cook for you". She smiled.
"I'm starving and couldn't wait. Besides, you looked busy out there". Lauren smiled back.
"You saw? Isabeau blushed.
"I did". Lauren replied as she grabbed their plates.
"Lauren, I can explain". Isabeau stepped towards the woman.
"I didn't see anyone, so I assumed you were talking to Bo". Lauren divided the spinach between them.
"Lauren I love you. I do. I do not want this to be a triangle or some shit you have been put through before. Yes, Bo and I share the same body, but she will always be a threat to us, until we address the matter". Isabeau spoke as softly as she could. She did not want to sound harsh.
"I do worry about her. But it's not like you think". Lauren set her eyes on the woman.
"Then I will let you talk to her. Then you can address whatever is worrying you with her, directly". Isabeau fell behind Bo.
"Lauren". Bo stepped forwards.
"I love her Bo. I do. I love her so much. The only part of me that worries about you is the Doctor in me. I wonder if you are well. If you feel like I forced you behind her. Tell me you are well, and I will never address this with her again". Lauren rambled off.
"I love you too Lauren. That is why I thought you were dead in there. I imagined you as my lover in Dyson's memories. She saw you and took over. Because we both love you. Adore you. Want eternity with you. If you want her, you can have her, forever." Bo cried. It hurt like hell. But she would do this for Lauren. Like she was ready to do with Nadia.
Lauren blew out a breath and handed Bo a handkerchief.
"No". Bo pushed the offer back.
"Bo…". Lauren sighed.
"I am well Lauren. I am happy. Because you are happy with her". Bo smiled.
With that, Bo was gone and Isabeau had come back. Lauren fell in the woman's arms and they both cried as they fell to the floor.
"I'm sorry. I knew you were worried about her. I didn't think all of this would come of it". Isabeau whispered.
"Thank you for caring that I still care about Bo. But it is you that I want. You that I love. I will always care about Bo. I love her. I trust you to tell me when she is not well. I am a Doctor. It is a part of my DNA just like she is a part of yours". Lauren wiped her eyes and stood.
"I will protect her Lauren. I will protect us. That's my promise to you". Isabeau grabbed Lauren's hand when she offered it.
The women washed up and ate their late lunch.
"You need to be hydrated too. There is plenty of the sports drinks you like in that cooler". Isabeau pointed with her fork. She watched as Lauren nodded and stood to retrieve one. She could have been chivalrous but did not want to make the Doctor look or feel inferior. That moment with Bo was not planned. Now she had her answers. The Doctor wants her. Just like Bo had told Kenzi and Dyson that she loves Lauren. The Succubus feels the warmth of that love too. It is equal to hers. But Bo really did give up Lauren to make the Doctor happy. And she will not regret her decision. She will not have a chance or opportunity to.
Kenzi
Kenzi was ready to pull her hair out. She was running out of food and patience. Hale still had not been heard from and Dyson is once again with his mate. Knowing that damn Morrigan, she will never grant him time to visit Kenzi. He is probably the only one that can track the Siren down, or at least, track the Succubus down. Not Aife! Kenzi threw her hands up to clarify which Succubus she was thinking of.
She was certain Bo would have found a way back out and taken back control. She took a seat and wondered if what Hale had told her many times is true, that Bo is not unhappy not having control.
"You rang?
The hairs on the back of Kenzi's neck stood up. "I didn't call you".
"You said my name. It's like Beetle Juice". The old Succubus laughed.
"I want nothing from you". Kenzi turned from the woman.
"You want my daughter back. That's a part of me". Aife laughed.
"Lady, I want nothing from you. I know what you are." Kenzi kept a healthy distance from the crazed woman. She clearly lost her marbles coming to see Kenzi.
"Isabeau is where she wants to be. Somewhere that does not include you, and you are jealous. Even the Morrigan is getting what you have always wanted too, Dyson. But he mated with my daughter and would never go there with you. Not even in an altered reality". Aife laughed.
Kenzi cringed at the thoughts the woman had given her. She did not care what Dyson was doing, but she was still worried about Bo. "Where is she?
"I won't tell you. If she wanted you to know, you would. Never speak my name again unless you need something, but you will never need anything from me besides a good ass kicking if you try and cross me or mine". Aife slithered away as quick as she came.
Kenzi shook her head. What the hell was going on? Nothing made sense anymore.
The Elders
"Unless we all want to die, we need to grant the Succubus wish, immediately". An old cranky voice sounded around the room.
"She's asking us to do away with a centuries old tradition. The Morrigan has always been a Dark Fae office. A leader of our side". Another replied.
"Take it back from Evony. We'll keep it vacant until we find a better use for it". A raspy voice replied.
"Evony is a loudmouth. We need to do away with it for good. If we so much as hint at betraying the Succubus, we're still dead".
"Call the soon to be former Morrigan. We must handle this at once".
An hour later.
"The Elders request your presence, now". Bruce spoke. He did not look but he could smell the need for want and sex in the air.
"Nobody summons me. I summon them". Evony snapped.
"Come now". Bruce turned to the woman.
"This better be good boy". The Morrigan waved Dyson off to go do whatever he does while away from her. She hopes it is to shower. She cannot imagine what the Succubus ever saw in a smelly wolf. Ewww.
Dyson smiled at his short freedom. He was headed to find Kenzi who had hopefully heard from Hale. The Siren had powerful connections that could reverse all of their misery. If they could get him to agree to use them.
Lauren and Isabeau.
"This was a brilliant idea". Lauren smiled.
"I thought you could use a lot of fresh air." Isabeau sat back in her chair. They were sitting around a campfire for two.
"It's beautiful out." Lauren inhaled nature. The Scientist in her loves all things Science.
Isabeau handed the Doctor a cold beer and they toasted their lazy afternoon turned early evening. The sun would soon set bringing out the stars and what looked to be an oncoming full moon. She loved the sights. All of them. The woman she loves is sitting comfortably next to her. The beer that she loves is sliding down her throat. "We can't forget dinner. Do not get lost in the stars".
"Is that an order? Lauren poked the woman.
"If it gets you to eat again, yes it is". Isabeau smiled. Taking care of Lauren is the only thing she wants to do for the rest of their eternity together.
"We can go out this time. Get something to eat and dance under the stars or wherever we can find room to dance". Lauren squeezed the woman's hand.
Isabeau nodded. That actually sounds like fun. She had already planned their evening but wants to see if the Doctor will pick the same spots.
They drank the last of the case and returned home to shower for dinner. Isabeau always insisted that Lauren shower first. She wanted that fresh out of the shower looking Doctor to exit the bathroom. She always looks hot.
"You could have showered with me". Lauren winked at the tapping her foot Succubus.
"We know where that would have gotten us. Right back here". Isabeau laughed as she patted the bed.
"Then why are you tapping your foot? Lauren pulled her hair up waiting for a reply.
"To keep from pouncing on you." Isabeau smiled as she stood and regretfully walked past the woman.
Lauren laughed as she heard grumbling coming from the bathroom. She had not left it a mess and knew it was Isabeau trying to control herself.
She sat on the bed and looked around for something to occupy her own mind. She straightened up and went downstairs. She was sure her aura was shining through the bathroom.
Date night. She smiled at the thought. Where shall she take the Succubus? She is not particular or picky. Lauren wants it to be romantic. She smiled when she thought of something and took a seat with a glass of wine. She licked her lips after the first taste. She was soon joined by the brunette and holy crap if the woman was not drop dead gorgeous. Her hair flanked her shoulders and she wore sunglasses.
"Really? Lauren smiled.
"Your aura is killing me". Isabeau smiled as she held her hand out for her glass of wine. She downed it in one swallow and set the glass in the sink.
Lauren smiled as they walked out of the house. Once it was locked up, they jumped into Isabeau's car and sped away. The cool air meant they kept the windows up and their scents were intoxicating when mixed together.
"You are in for a treat". Lauren smiled as she gave directions.
"Am I? Isabeau smiled when they arrived and found a table reserved just for them.
"How? Lauren smiled.
"I planned this long before we woke up today. I wanted to see if you would pick the same restaurant and you did". Isabeau bowed for the woman to sit.
"What am I going to do with you? Lauren laughed.
"Hopefully, you won't test that out with so many people here". Isabeau looked around.
"A Succubus shy about sex in public? I must alert the media". Lauren teased.
"You would be the one embarrassed, Lauren". Isabeau laughed into her glass.
"Ooo I'm scared". Lauren mock shivered.
Isabeau's eyes turned blue and back to brown before she could do anything about it.
"Ok. I will stop teasing you". Lauren patted her hand.
The Succubus smiled and gestured towards Lauren's plate. The dancefloor stayed busy for most of the night but cleared up when they were done eating. The brunette led the blonde to an open spot and pulled her close. They did not say much. They did not need to. Their eyes and bodies said it all. Lauren hummed most of the music and sung the rest. People stopped and stared but she never broke their grip on each other.
"I love you Isabeau. I know you were worried about that. I also want to thank you for talking to Bo. Allowing her time to talk to me. That was very thoughtful of you. But I want you. Just you". Lauren rubbed the woman's back.
"Would you ever tell me if you change your mind? Isabeau whispered.
"I won't change my mind". Lauren squeezed the woman hard.
"Are you sure Lauren? Isabeau pulled back. She had tears in her eyes.
"I'm sure". Lauren kissed one tear away and dried the rest with her fingers. "We also need to see what's changing you at night. Or seems to only happen at night".
"There's nothing wrong with me Lauren. Your aura really was blinding me earlier. That is all. I do not think a Fae with my skill set has ever mated with anyone to this extent before. I am probably just adjusting to being your mate too. I do not feel queasy or nauseous. There's no baby inside of me, Doctor". Isabeau rocked the woman slowly in her arms.
"Well at least let me find out, for my own peace of mind". Lauren looked the woman dead in her eyes.
Isabeau smiled. "Your every wish is my command. But can we finish our date first?
"Of course. My answers and curiosity can wait". Lauren smiled as the woman dipped her and pulled her back up.
TBC.
