Bo stood in front of her bed. She looked it over. "I have to have this Lauren. Think of how much fun we could have with a bed like this".
Lauren sat on the bed listening to the brunette. They had already paid for the house through some strings that Trick had pulled. Bo hated leaning on him for anything else, but she wants that house, and she wants Lauren to have that house too. They are going to have plenty of space to do whatever they want to do. Her Succubus was itching at breaking in every room, but she needs Lauren to know she is more than her nature. If it had not been for her nature she would have lost this chance with Lauren.
She often caught herself looking at Lauren. Wondering why someone of her intelligence stays within the Fae world. She is free. Free to be a doctor somewhere else. From what Bo knows of doctors, they are notoriously rich. Lauren should have all those fancy cars and mansions they have.
"Alright, we'll take this". Lauren stood smiling. Bo was not going to have to twist her arm about their bed. Their. For the longest time, she had only had Nadia in her pod as a relationship. Now she is dating a beautiful Succubus. But Bo is not just Fae, she is kind, warm and new to Fae politics. But she has not let that stop her from trying to live a normal life. The Doctor is not blind about whom she is with. They cannot go anywhere without someone eyeing Bo. Even women stop and stare a bit. While they slept last night, Lauren had woken up and found herself staring at the woman. She had been in this life for years and never knew a Fae like Bo. Sure, they had a fight in this very room, but there's part of Bo that she knows loves her. Wants the life they are about to embark on. Then there is her Succubus. A Fae that wants a human. She could have Dyson and countless others that match her stamina, but she wants the blonde.
She does not say it so much with words, but it is in her touch. Her eyes. In her bed when they make love. Something Lauren has not been able to do with anyone in years. She is not even sure what attracts Bo to her. Probably her Science. Probably her body. But Bo is also Science and a body. But that is not what attracts Lauren to her. They will have to talk about that someday because Lauren will always wonder, but right now they are talking about furniture.
Bo smiled at the thought. Her eyes flashed blue and back to brown as she thought of them in that bed in their new house.
"So, the small stuff is in my car, the bigger things are ready for the truck". Bo turned and nodded to a couple of men. She almost wishes she knew Trick when she was moving into the clubhouse, could have saved her a lot of scratches and bruising from moving her things in.
Lauren followed Bo out to the car. Everything she wanted to keep had been neatly packed and placed in the trunk or backseat.
"You haven't had breakfast yet, once we get my things inside, we'll grab a bite". Bo spoke softly from the driver's seat.
"I can cook something. If we have eggs at least". Lauren replied.
"Never been a big breakfast freak, myself. I rarely get up this early". Bo laughed.
"Noted". Lauren smiled.
"No, Lauren. I did not mean it that way. I will break my sleeping habits for you. I will break everything for you. Except your heart". Bo reached over and squeezed Lauren's hand.
"That is extremely sweet, Bo. But I am not expecting a perfect relationship. You just be you. That will be enough". Lauren squeezed back.
"You don't know me yet. Not all of me. It will not always be perfect. But I will try my absolute best to keep it under control". Bo winced thinking of what she really is.
"I am not afraid of her Bo. But I think she responds to me." Lauren looked at Bo. The woman looked nervous.
"She gets nasty Lauren. You have no idea, yet". Bo shook her head in shame. She wants a normal life so badly but knows nothing about her will ever be normal. Except for her feelings for the blonde sitting next to her.
"Bo I have studied Succubi. But never up close. Yours does not scare me. She won't scare me off, ever". Lauren spoke so softly it was almost as if she was whispering.
"Come on. Come on. We should be thinking of happier times. Happier things". Bo shrugged.
"I am happy. Right now. With everything". Lauren smiled honestly.
Bo smiled back. The rest of their conversation on the drive over was not as deep and dark. Bo knows she is a monster. She can be at times. Is it embarrassing? Yes. But she wants Lauren and will fight her Succubus darkness to keep her. But there is the other part of her nature. The part that would not let her walk out on Lauren that night. The part of her that knows Lauren is the one. The one that will never keep them bored. The one that they will always be interested in. The one they both love.
"Are you getting bored? Lauren asked.
"What?! No. I was just thinking. Sorry". Bo blushed.
"Okay. Then lets get your things moved in". Lauren laughed as she climbed out of the car.
The Dal
"We should be there, Trick. That should be me moving in with Bo. I earned it. I earned her". Dyson growled from his barstool.
Trick shook his head. Dyson had been rambling all morning. All early morning. There was nothing he did not say about Bo. He loves her. She is his mate. They belong together. He does not want anyone's hands on Bo, but his. They are hundreds of years old, and Dyson is talking like it is the stone age all over again. The only thing he has not done is pull Bo away by her hair.
"Are you listening to me? Dyson asked.
Trick sighed hard. "Dyson. Leave them be. Bo is where she wants to be. She is unaligned. Nobody controls her. Not even me".
"She's your granddaughter and new to the Fae world. She will listen to you. Listen to reason. No Fae dates a human. It is not allowed in our world". Dyson countered.
"This is giving me a headache". Trick put his head in his hands.
"You don't get headaches". Dyson frowned.
"You show up here, early. I did not call or summon you. If you want to have sex, go out and find someone. Someone not related to me." Trick suggested and walked away.
Dyson shook his head and slammed a bottle of Whiskey. There is nothing that he can do. He is mated to Bo. That is not something he can speak out of existence. He had an idea and left the old bar to the barkeep.
Kenzi and Hale
"So, Dyson was right? Bo and Lauren cannot have a relationship among the Fae? Kenzi asked.
"It is not customary. But the Fae have never seen a Fae like Bo. She goes against everything. Because she can". Hale shrugged from his desk. He did not think Kenzi would be up this early, and he has a mountain of paperwork on his desk since Dyson has not come into work in days.
"Where does that leave me? Kenzi asked.
"Exactly where you are. Here in Toronto". Hale never looked up when he spoke to her. If he did, the paperwork would never get done.
"Bo has moved out. I heard the trucks early this morning. She only left the couch and a few chairs". Kenzi looked around the squad room. The place was practically deserted.
"She claimed you right? Unless she has removed the claim, you still have protection". Hale pulled out a folder to put some papers in.
"Bo chose Lauren. Right in front of us, she chose Lauren. I haven't known her all that long, but the Bo I saw last night at the Dal was not the Bo I moved in with". Kenzi finally took a seat.
"Sure, of herself? I heard about it. I have a few cop buddies that were having beers. They told me all about it. From what I understand, she warned you not to overstep when it comes to that relationship. So, leave them be. When Bo is ready to talk to you, she will. As far as furniture? You're going to have to get a better job or more clients". Hale drank some of his coffee and finally made eye contact. Maybe Kenzi would get the hint that he has a lot to do.
Kenzi shook her head and stood up. Nobody was making sense. Bo had entered a relationship with a woman she cannot trust. Dyson is mated to Bo and Trick refuses to stand up to the Succubus. Then there is Bo's crazy ass mother and the Morrigan running free and loose.
Bo and Lauren.
"We didn't have to do this". Bo whispered into the top of Lauren's head.
"I know. But I wanted to". Lauren replied as she drew circles on Bo's stomach.
"This is nice, but this is not who we are. What I want us to be". Bo gently squeezed the woman in her arms.
Lauren looked up. "What do you want us to be?
Bo opened her mouth in shock. She was not ready for that question at all. But since she brought it up, she needs to answer it. She swallowed. "Happy. Fulfilled. Content. I want you to be able to geek out whenever the mood hits you without having a succubus tied to your waist".
"I don't feel trapped, Bo. I do not feel that at all. I am happy right where I am. Besides, you have needs too. You like helping people. Just like me". Lauren began drawing hearts on Bo's stomach. The woman has hers, all of it.
"You're right, I do. Right now, I'm going to help you shower and we are going to head out for a late lunch". Bo cooed as she sat up pushing the blonde up with her.
Lauren did not fight her on it. They had agreed to breakfast but Lauren was hungry for Bo. So, they put that off for several rounds of making love. Some would call it sex. But they were too tense and tender for it to be anything other than what she called it.
"Doctor, are you coming, or do I have to carry you again? Bo asked.
"I'm coming". Lauren blushed. The Succubus was spoiling her lately. She thought she would not be enough for Bo, but somehow the woman seemed more energized after every day and night they spent in bed. Especially, right now.
"I love you Bo". Lauren said suddenly.
Bo stopped in her tracks. She turned and smiled at Lauren, then kissed her, hard. "I love you too". She pulled back and panted.
After several rounds in the shower, they finally emerged, dressed and were ready to enjoy the beautiful weather and sunshine.
Bo found a nice restaurant with a patio deck and told Lauren to order whatever she wants. Once their food was delivered, she dug into her own plate.
"I have a question". Lauren spoke through her chewing.
"Okay". Bo leaned back and smiled.
"Actually, I have two questions. Do you think we are going too fast, and do you feel our love making is a lot different than the first time? The Doctor set her fork down and waited.
"First answer, no. We cannot go fast enough because I have been waiting for you forever. Second answer, I think my Succubus mated with you, so I do not need to feed as much. Just my hunch". Bo smiled into her drink and set the glass down.
"Bo that's sweet. But I have never known a Succubus to mate with a human. It's not exactly possible". Lauren smiled.
"Then we can ask mom. She would know. Or she should know." Bo waved the waitress off when she hung around the table too long.
"There is no need to disturb Aife with this. I can take you at your word." Lauren grabbed her fork again.
Bo smiled and they settled back into their lunch. When they were finished, they moved the tables to the side and danced to the music.
This day could not have been any more perfect if Bo planned it. She needed a day like today. Just them. Out and open about everything. Lauren needed this day too and Bo is going to make sure she gets as much time outside as possible. She did not have anywhere to be and no errands to run. Their house was in order. They just need to grow and make sure they are in order too.
Bo had nearly run from this woman and would have regretted it. Everyone has that little voice inside of them and Bo's is a loud, growling Succubus. She stopped Bo when Bo needed her to.
Stopped them both from losing the best thing that has ever happened to them. The Ash told Lauren to examine her. Little did he know Bo was doing some examining herself. First she had to see if Lauren was interested in women. Then she had to see if Lauren was interested in her. Catching the woman blushing and flirting several times confirmed both for her.
They danced for half an hour before Bo thought of something else to do. She pulsed a few people and her plans fell into place. "One for you, one for me". Bo winked as she put her helmet on. The next thing Lauren knew, they were flying down the street on a motorcycle. She loved the wind in their hair. She could smell Bo's shampoo and it was sexy as hell.
They rode until Bo felt guilty about the bike and took it back to its owner.
"I have got to get me one of those". Laruen smiled as she climbed off.
"You want a motorcycle Lauren? Bo smiled.
"If you have ever ridden on the back of one, you'd know what I mean". Lauren laughed as she ran her fingers through her hair.
"There is still so much that I do not know about you". Bo smiled.
"You have forever to learn every detail". Lauren smiled and smacked Bo on the ass. Her eyes turned blue to brown again.
"Let's go Succubus". Lauren smiled as she pulled Bo along.
Bo could not help but burst out into hysterics. This was getting good. She never knew she knew how to ride a motorcycle. She suspects her love of Lauren is giving her more confidence in everything.
To up and leave the clubhouse to Kenzi. To tell them Lauren is her choice even when nobody asked her to. To stay in the fae world at all after knowing what happened to Nadia. She was not staying for the Fae. She was staying for her human. Her love. Her life. The life that was speeding them to who knows where. She did not care much where they went next, as long as Lauren is next to her. She sighed in relief when Lauren had driven them home. Now they can relax and settle into their new home.
Aife
"Did he come to you? The Succubus asked.
The old crone she was talking to nodded in response.
"Did you grant his wish and more importantly mine? Aife asked.
The old woman nodded again.
"Good. See you around old bitch". Aife laughed as she walked out.
The Dal.
Kenzi had wound up at the Dal. Trick was being a dick making her pay for every drink. She was going broke behind it. She had no choice. Bo did not leave her any money and they were out of liquor at home. They she thought. There was no they anymore. It was just Kenzi in that cold, musty building. The Dal is a little better, but it gives her the creeps. Especially the creeps she walked past just to get inside tonight.
"Double bourbon, Trick". Dyson said flatly as he walked up.
"Dude what's with the attitude? You have not given up on Bo already have you? Kenzi asked.
"Bo and I are over, Kenzi". Dyson replied.
"How can you be over? You barely started". Kenzi scoffed.
"I went to see her". Dyson nodded towards Trick.
"You did? Trick scrunched his eyes in shock.
"Wait. You went to see Bo? Kenzi half smiled. She knew not to smile full on until she knew for sure.
"Not Bo. I went to see the Norn". Dyson replied.
"Who or what is the Norn? Kenzi asked. She looked back and forth between Dyson and Trick. She knew they knew a lot more than they were saying.
"A Norn. She is like a genie Fae. She grants wishes or requests. But she always, always has a high price". Trick explained.
"So, what did you ask for? Kenzi rubbed Dyson's back. The wolf did not smile or lift his head.
"I gave up my mate with Bo." Dyson looked to Trick. The old guy looked stunned. Hard to do after all these years. But he was.
"What did you say?! Kenzi nearly screamed.
"Lower your voice, Kenzi. Technically you shouldn't be here". Trick warned her.
"I am still Bo's claimed human. That should buy me some time here, and there". Kenzi scoffed. Trick almost sounded prejudicial with her.
"Wolves mate for life. The only way to remove it is one of us has to die. Since nobody wants that, I went to the Norn. I asked her to remove it. I won't spend the rest of my life chasing my tail". Dyson replied.
"It is for the best, Dyson". Trick almost sympathized with Dyson. He looks at Bo like Trick looked at his wife, Isabeau.
"So, you can't love anymore? Kenzi asked.
"What price did she want? Trick interrupted Kenzi's interrogation.
"She didn't. She just said my wish is granted and that was that. Yes, I can love again Kenzi. Just never Bo". Dyson shrugged.
"She's never been known to do that". Trick turned his head sideways.
"Because she knows one crazy ass Succubus. She did not charge him. She did not do it for him, she did it for me and my blood scares the fuck out of her. Right Trick? Aife laughed from behind all of them.
"What did she do with Dyson's mate? Kenzi asked.
"It is in the right hands". Aife rubbed her own hands together.
"What? She gave it to you? Dyson growled.
"No. She gave it to Dr. Lewis. Merry Christmas in July". Aife laughed as she walked out.
Dyson walked to a vacant room and screamed. That was the last thing he wanted. Lauren now has two things that belonged to him. Bo and his mate with her.
TBC