Isabeau sat watching Lauren walk back and forth between her medical equipment. She blushed at being dressed in a hospital gown. The Doctor has always been thorough in her tests. But to be honest, Lauren has seen her naked many times, so her embarrassment was short lived.
The blonde finally stopped and took a seat near her current patient. "We need to talk".
"Okay". Isabeau gripped her gown closed. "I am ready, Doctor".
"There was a time when Bo's cells were degrading. In your case, your cells have accelerated". Lauren stared at her monitor. She couldn't read it line for line from where she sat but remembered what she had just read.
"So, I was right? I'm stronger because of you? Isabeau asked softly.
Lauren sighed gently. "I guess so". She smiled as she gestured for the woman to get dressed.
"I'm fine with that". Isabeau said sadly.
"Hey, are you ok? Lauren quickly stood and rushed over to the woman.
"I'm more disappointed for you than I am for myself. I know what you were expecting. It was a long shot. I knew I didn't feel anything growing inside of me. I'm so sorry, Lauren. I know you wanted a baby. Probably Ethan first". Isabeau pulled her boots on.
"No. It's ok. I did think you were pregnant, but I wasn't getting my hopes up too high on that". Lauren rubbed the Succubus back.
"There's always the future to look forward to, right? This isn't a forgone conclusion". The brunette smiled as she turned to face the blonde.
"Right. We have years to have a family. Right now, I am content being your mate". Lauren played with dark locks as she helped the Succubus make herself look presentable again.
"I love you Lauren Lewis". Isabeau pulled the woman into a passionate kiss. This has been heaven being her mate. Kissing the blonde is better than anyone she has ever fed on. Lauren is better than anyone she has ever wanted to sleep with. She is everything to the Succubus. She has been since that first kiss she shared with Bo. "I should go. You are in your element, and I don't want to disturb that".
Lauren smiled wide and nodded. It did feel good being in a lab again. She could run the tests again just to put her own mind at ease. The Succubus is her most important patient. She needs to make sure nothing is off with the woman. She trusts Isabeau but her love for the woman makes her want to be on top of every eventuality that could come up.
"Don't work too long and not eat you lunch". Isabeau spoke over her shoulder. She closed the doors behind her and smiled as she turned to run her own errands. She should probably check in on Aife and make sure she hadn't burned Toronto to the ground. Not that Isabeau would care if she had. There is nothing left of that horrid town that interests her. Her mother can take care of herself. Lauren can more than take care of herself. In short, her life is the shit right now.
The Elders
"Who dares summon the Morrigan like a dog in the street?! Evony screamed as she walked in.
"That's enough Evony. We have decided to withdraw the Morrigan title from the Dark and Light Fae worlds. You no longer hold that title. You are dismissed". An old Elder waved her out.
"Who?! Who requested this?! Evony screamed.
"That is none of your concern. Just know that your title no longer exists, and you will not create another Dark Fae compound". The elder nodded for Bruce to step forth. Nobody wanted to deal with Evony. She could melt them all, one by one.
"You will regret this! Evony seethed as Bruce carried her out over his shoulder.
"Now back to our bridge game". The Elder sighed in relief.
"This won't be enough to appease, Aife". A raspy voice chimed in.
"It will be enough to get her off of our backs". Loud voices filled the room as the Elders drank and played cards.
Evony
"That bitch! That bitch! I know she is behind this! Evony paced back and forth. This is embarrassing. She is no longer the Morrigan, and the title no longer exists. It doesn't hold the same weight as it once did. She smiled when an idea hit her. She whistled and Dyson soon appeared.
"You called, Evony". Dyson sighed in disgust.
"I need you to fetch someone for me". Evony grazed his beard.
"Who? Dyson asked.
"Aife. Bring her to me. Now". Evony pulled her hand back and shoved it in the nearest sink. Touching him always disgusted her.
"I can't bring her. She will assuredly kill me". Dyson growled.
"You are my mate, you must do as I ask. Now go! Evony screamed.
Dyson growled as he shifted and ran to track the Succubus down. It is not going to be easy to find her. She is always changing her scent. Probably how she's stayed alive for all of these years.
"Dyson! Kenzi screamed from across the street. She knew that wolf anywhere. When he kept running she scoffed. "Dyson! She screamed again. The wolf stopped and shifted to his human form.
"I can't talk to you right now Kenz, I am on a mission, for Evony". Dyson spoke softly.
"Whoa put some clothes on! Kenzi raised her hand to shield his lower body.
"I have to go". Dyson shook his head and shifted again. Kenzi watched him run down one path and quickly divert on another one.
"What the hell is going on? Kenzi thought to herself. Dyson ditched her for Evony again. Hale is still being an ass and incognito. There is nothing for her to do. Nobody to talk to. She screamed as she looked around. The streets were deserted. She ran out of liquor and there wasn't a single bar open. With Bo gone, she was back to pickpocketing people. But there is nobody to steal from.
She sighed and started walking again. That is all she has been doing all morning. You'd think as the Morrigan's mate, Dyson could secure her somewhere to live and something to eat. She shook her head. She can't even sleep in the shack because it was destroyed. It's like everything in her and Bo's old life is gone. Trick, Dyson and Hale were three people she could turn to when Bo was off with Lauren. Now only one of them talks to her and the other two are gone. She has no idea why Hale is still ignoring her calls unless he's been killed too. A lightbulb went off inside of her head and she turned around.
Aife
"That's mama's little bitches. Grant my every request." Aife laughed after learning the Morrigan office has been vacated. It was a Morrigan that had kept her captive all of those years, just not Evony as the Morrigan. It is only fitting that office is taken away, like the old Succubus had been taken away in chains. Trick paid for his part in that bullshit, now she took another step in her she's making it easier for Isabeau to claim her rightful place as leader, should she choose to do so. "Like a good parent should". Aife smiled as she drank some wine.
Vex stood guard for Aife. He'd rather be on her side than any others at the moment. The Blood King's daughter is making moves with balls of steel. He had never seen the Elders move this quickly for anyone before. Not even him. He has known some of these Elders for decades. They must be scared shitless of Aife, to do her bidding so swiftly. Either that or they fear Isabeau the most. If he is smart he'll stay on their good sides and just maybe they will help him get his clubs up and running again. Right now, people are running out of town in fear of their impending deaths.
"Stupid dog is at it again eh? Vex laughed as he watched Dyson chase his tail looking for them. "Aife, Dyson is out here. What do you want me to do with the poor pup?
"Have fun with him but keep him out of here. He probably reeks of Evony's snatch". Aife laughed.
"Eww. I will send him on his way then. I don't want to smell that". Vex shrieked. He nearly spit the beer he had an hour ago back up thinking of what Aife had just said. He would feel sorry for Evony, but she has crossed him too many times over the years. It is hilarious she's mated to the golden boy of the Light Fae. Trick is gone and Dyson has nothing and nobody to rescue him like Bo and her ragged gang used to do.
Vex did have fun with Dyson though. Picking him up and turning him in every direction that he wasn't trying to go in. But he never spotted the Mesmer because Aife insisted that he change his scent often too, if he wanted to stay in her good graces.
The Mesmer nearly wet himself when Isabeau walked right up to him and nodded for him to open the doors for her. "Bloody hell". He sighed once she was already inside. He sighed again in relief when Dyson finally took the hint and got the hell out of there.
"Hello mother". Isabeau spoke softly.
"Isabeau! How is mama's baby!? Aife cooed as she nearly knocked the young Succubus over with glee.
"You know I don't like pet names. But I'm good. Really good". Isabeau bit her lip and took a drink.
"What's up? Aife asked.
"Lauren is working in her lab, so I thought I would catch up with you. See what's going on. What I've missed". Isabeau popped her lips after taking her latest sip of beer.
"Oh sweetie, you haven't missed much but mama bust balls and vaginas". Aife laughed.
"Mom can you not give me a visual". Isabeau closed her eyes.
"I took the Morrigan down. She's only to be called her name from now on. The Morrigan office no longer exists. Vex is my main guard and everything else is just for shits and giggles." Aife laughed again.
"Dyson is still Evony's mate? Kenzi still walking around like she doesn't know how to fill out a job application? Isabeau nodded for her own understanding.
"Yep. That would be my shits and giggles". Aife smiled. "But seriously, how's Lauren. How are the two of you?
"We're great. Lauren thought I might be pregnant, but not yet". Isabeau said sadly.
"Shit, I'm so sorry sweetie. I know Lauren must be devastated. Once she gets an idea in her head, she keeps at it". Aife pouted. She knows how humans feel about children. Lauren must have that itch right now.
"I told her it will happen someday. Just not today". Isabeau waved off Aife's pity.
"Let me know if you ever need anything. I'm shit with diapers, but I can always offer advice on Succubus pregnancies. Lauren can give advice on human pregnancies should she be the one to carry first". Aife took a seat. She knew they are mated but she didn't suspect that they would be after a family so suddenly.
"I should be getting back to her." Isabeau stood and slammed one last shot.
"Call me Isabeau. For anything". Aife said seriously. There is time for jokes, and this isn't one of them. She needs to be a mother right now.
The young Succubus nodded as she made her way to the back doors. That's how she got the jump on Vex earlier. She came up behind him while he was so interested in playing with Dyson. Dyson didn't interest the Succubus at all either. He's a has been. He could have had Bo, but that time passed quickly.
Bo doesn't love him anymore. She barely did. But when she fell for Lauren, that was lasting. Until Lauren needed a break. Lauren deserved that break too. Bo was all over the place power tripping over what her Succubus could do. Silly really, she's always been powerful. Bo was just always afraid of that power.
But when it came to Lauren, the Succubus was ruthless. Nobody touches Lauren. Nobody tries to kill Lauren. They will die a very nasty death. The Doctor belonged to the Succubus long before they were mated.
She smiled as she drove thinking of the blonde. Lauren was probably still knee deep in some kind of medical equation. Or hovering over her microscope mumbling something. She looked at the clock and noticed she hadn't been gone long. But long enough to miss the Doctor and worry if someone was trying to fuck with her. Her eyes flashed blue at the thought. She didn't want to be with Lauren twenty-four hours a day, but she didn't want to leave her unprotected or feeling neglected either. She could have called Aife, but Lauren deserved to be alone in her lab. Free to stretch her mind and legs. Free to take some much-needed deep breaths. Whenever they are needed. The Succubus finds herself doing a lot of that lately because like Bo, Lauren takes her breath away.
She's so kind and loving. So, caring about everything. Even in her sleep, she mumbles about science. Nothing that violates a patient's privacy but words most need a dictionary or google to know the meaning.
The Succubus does want a family with Lauren but when they are both ready to have one. She shivered thinking of nasty diapers and not knowing what was making the baby cry. Lauren will be a natural at that but first she deserves to live life. Like she wants to live it. With nothing holding her down or back. The Succubus plans to give her time and space to do so.
Evony and Dyson
"Well? Where is she? Evony asked.
"I couldn't find her. I think Vex was using his powers on me". Dyson bowed his head.
"For fucks sake, I have to get out of this damn mate thing. You are too dumb to be mated to such a genius like me". Evony stomped around the room. It was all Tshombe and Aife's fault. They caused her misery. She'd almost rather be dead than live another night like this. But she won't die because of a wolf. She's far too classy for that. She needs to find a witch or a druid. They have to be out there. Somewhere. She gritted her teeth thinking of how they must have scattered out of town due to the Blood King's death. If the Succubus would kill him, they would kill anyone.
She squeezed her eyes shut trying to think if Tshombe has family that she could use against him. The man is thousands of years old, and she couldn't think of anyone he's close to. He was always a smart Fae. Never showed weakness. Because that gets you killed in their world. That's why she never showed weakness over her own son. She really didn't love that bastard either. He was an embarrassment. Her Fae traits missed him completely. Nadia's curse was lifted because her cursing nail was pulled out. There is no cursing nail for Evony and Dyson. They are stuck and fucked as far as she can see.
Isabeau and Lauren
The Succubus knocked on the doors and when she didn't get an answer, she hurried inside. She rounded the corner and gasped. Lauren was sprawled out asleep in a lounge chair Her position was slowly arousing the Succubus. She smiled as she gently pulled a tablet out of Lauren's hand and saved her work before shutting it off. Sitting it on the nearest desk, she turned back and gently picked the doctor up. It was still early evening, but she knew how hard the Doctor can work when she gets in a certain mood.
"I've got you babe". Isabeau whispered when the Doctor started to mumble something.
She picked the woman up fully into her arms and carried her up the stairs and to their bedroom. She gently pulled Lauren's pants and tops off before pulling sheets and blankets over her body. Once she dressed down, she climbed in and joined the woman. She wondered if the Doctor had stopped to eat anything. But did remember a half-eaten sandwich in the lab. She frowned at that. Hopefully Lauren would only sleep a few hours and then they can cook a late dinner. Or order in.
She sighed and smiled. She knows a surefire way to make Lauren to make sure she eats. She will eat with her. Three or four times a day to make sure the Doctor gets full nourishment.
She stared up at the ceiling with nothing but the sound of light snoring to keep her company. She had slept with people for years and never heard anything as adorable as a tired doctor. She kept track of time and gently woke the Doctor when hours had passed. "Lauren?
"Hmmm? Lauren cuddled closer to the Succubus.
"It has been hours sweetie, it is time for you to get up to eat something". Isabeau spoke softly.
Lauren stretched and yawned. She rolled over and looked at the time. It has been hours since she looked at a clock last. "I'm sorry".
"Don't ever be sorry for being tired". Isabeau smiled. Lauren had always been so well mannered.
"Let's go out and eat somewhere". Lauren sat up.
"Sure, I'll get a quick shower and meet you back here in twenty minutes". Isabeau jumped up, grabbed an outfit and ran to the guest bathroom. Lauren smiled at her energy.
As agreed, the Succubus was ready and waiting on Lauren to finish getting ready.
"I'm ready." The blonde walked out putting her hair up into a tight ponytail.
The brunette thought she looked stunning. Her dress was obviously new, and she must be expecting to dine somewhere fitting.
"Okay". Isabeau gestured for Lauren to walk out before her and helped her into her car. They were off in a matter of minutes with the a/c on full blast. The Succubus was rarely hot but seeing Lauren dressed as she was, was making her sweat a little more than usual.
They found a swanky restaurant and she spent most of her time watching Lauren eat, heartily. She paid their bill and they walked out, holding hands.
"Thank you for getting me out and into some fresh air". Lauren whispered.
"It is good to get out and see people. See the town again. But you never need to thank me. I longed for times like this. Peaceful. Not having to fight anyone." Isabeau squeezed her hand.
"Let's walk a little further". Lauren pulled the woman. They walked stepped for step. Their heels hitting the pavement at the same time. The sun was starting to set, and it looked amazing out.
They found a path and Lauren was still leading the walk.
"A scientist in another one of her elements". Isabeau spoke softly as they walked near a wooded area.
Lauren smiled as she turned towards the woman and backed up.
"Lauren, be careful. You might trip and fall on something". Isabeau said worriedly.
"Oh, I've already fallen". Lauren rolled her tongue over her lips.
The Succubus watched Lauren and everything behind her.
"No. No, Lauren. Turn around". Isabeau ran and jumped behind the Doctor. She sighed in relief when she stopped the woman from walking back first into a tree. She blew out a few breaths.
Lauren watched her and rushed forward.
Isabeau gasped. "Lauren, we're out in public, in plain sight". She looked around as the woman nicked and pulled at her outfit.
"I know and I don't care". Lauren lunged for the woman, slamming her into the tree and then on the ground with her dress beneath them. The brunette had been her comforter for so many weeks, she was about to return the favor with her body as a blanket.
TBC
