Isabeau smiled as she cleaned up the living room. Lauren had fallen asleep just after their movie started. So, the Succubus put her to bed. She smiled thinking of how hard that proved to be. She could have undressed the woman and seen her beautiful body for the first time. But no, she doesn't want that first experience to be like that. She wants it to be when she's taking her clothes off too. Or if and when the Doctor is ripping her clothes off. She smiled.
The next morning.
Dyson shook his head for what must have been the tenth time in less than five minutes.
"Get me out of here! We have to find that Succubus, she doesn't know who she screwed with!". Kenzi shook in her Light Fae medical bed.
"I can't, Kenz. Trick told me to keep you here. That's what I am going to do!". Dyson gently pushed her back down. He kind of cringed when he touched her bandages. She's wrapped in full leg and arm bandages. She'd wince every time his hands made contact.
"I don't care what Trick said. He will get over it. You need to get me out of here. We have work to do and you have ass to kick!". Kenzi snapped again. Dyson wasn't listening to her. He hadn't been listening to her since he stepped into her room.
"You don't know her, Kenzi. We don't know her. We only know what Trick told us about her. That wasn't much. But it was enough for him to push for the compounds to be put on lockdown. We can't attack Aife". Dyson stared at the woman.
"I don't want you to just attack Aife, I want you to kick both of their asses. This Isabeau and Aife. Do Aife first. Then you can finally make your move on Isabeau. After you have kicked her ass, she will need to heal. You know what that means". Kenzi gritted her teeth. She had to try something different since her other efforts at getting Dyson to do what she wants have failed.
"I will get Isabeau. She will be mine but I am going to need time with her. As for Aife, I won't attack her. You know who Trick really is, he'd kill me and you". Dyson took a seat and popped the top on his beer bottle.
"And I know who you both really are. Fae. I am sure the humans would love to know about you guys. Don't forget I still have people on the streets. One word from me and your whole world will blow up." Kenzi shook her restraints. They had to restrain her from kicking and scratching the medical staff.
Dyson finished his beer and tossed the bottle into the trash bin. He stood and left the room. "Don't let anyone in there other than the medical team". He whispered to a guard just outside the room.
He walked out of the building and headed towards the Dal. Kenzi is starting to become a problem. He needs to talk to Trick to see how to deal with her.
The Dal
Trick paced back and forth. He has a shit mess on his hands. Aife is making waves. He has no idea where Isabeau is. The colony is unsettled. He doesn't like it, at all. Even his mole has turned on him. That hasn't happened in years either.
He has thought about banishing the old Succubus but he can't do that if he wants to get to know the younger one. Isabeau. He smiled at the name but not at the thought of her hating him. Aife obviously named her after her own mother. He thought of his wife and how proud she would be to be a grandmother. Obviously she's needed as a mother too, but her granddaughter would make her really proud.
"Trick, we need to talk". Dyson practically growled the man's name as he walked in.
"Dyson, I told you to watch Kenzi". Trick rolled his eyes.
"It's ok. She's been given restraints after trying to attack the staff. I ordered the guard to keep everyone but them out of there.". Dyson took a seat.
"What do you want to talk about?." Trick asked.
"She wants to attack Aife, for me to sleep with Isabeau and she's back to her old revealing us to the humans threats". Dyson took a beer from the man.
Trick sighed. "No, no and no".
"I object to that second no. But the other two I agree with". Dyson spoke.
"Isabeau is not like any other woman you have taken to bed. She means something to me. She will not be another one of your one night stands". Trick shook his head in protest.
"I agree again. She won't be a one nighter, I want her more than once". Dyson smiled.
"Dyson, no". Trick stared at him this time.
"I want her, Trick. She's not like the normal Fae we have around here. She looks like she could be a lot of fun. A lot". Dyson stared back.
"Focus on Kenzi. Keep her in her sick bay until they tell us she can be released for home". Trick walked away. He wasn't about to get into a sex debate with Dyson. He's an old friend, but not the brightest bulb in the box.
Dyson watched Trick go downstairs. It's easy for the old man to warn him off on Isabeau because he hadn't had his own Isabeau for years. But, Dyson is a wolf. His wolf is hungry for that young Succubus. She will be his. He just needs to get his game face on. She took his arousal but not his wolf. Big mistake because he's hungry too.
Aife
"How is she? The Succubus asked.
"The wolf just left her. She's still in bandages and barking at the medical staff". A voice answered over the phone.
"Plant the bugs. I want to know everything my father and his two goons are planning. Also, get some people over to the houses to clean them. But it is to be understood that nothing is to be disturbed, especially the Doctor's house. If she has plants, water them. If they died, buy her new ones but don't damage a single thing. You don't want to fail me on this. Isabeau won't be as calm if you fail". Aife spoke.
"Yes ma'am. Right away". The caller hung up.
Aife smiled. She gets to bust balls again. She hadn't done that in a few days. They are lucky though. Isabeau is a lot meaner. There's a darkness to that Succubus. Darker than Aife's can get. But there's also a soft side. But only humans, Lauren and Aife get that side. Kenzi is an exception because she pissed the woman off.
The old Succubus thought of Lauren. She doesn't know what it is about her that Isabeau likes so much, but it's not her business to know. However, it is her business to protect them and theirs while they are away. The old Succubus has seen humans grieve before too. It's not a pretty sight. But she and Isabeau together are adorable.
Lauren and Isabeau
The women sat eating a late breakfast. But who cares really, they are living on their own time. Once they were done eating they hand washed the dishes. They both blushed when their hands touched.
They freshened up and walked out to the patio. Thankfully it was a little cool out. So, they walked down to the fire pit and the succubus lit a fire.
"This is nice". Lauren smiled into her wine.
"That it is". The Succubus took her seat. "Let me know if it gets too cold. We can go back in the house".
"I like it out here. Fresh air. Nature". Lauren looked around. The Succubus found the perfect spot to relax and for the Doctor to grieve. But if she is being honest with herself, she had been grieving for the five years Nadia was in that coma. She was grieving when she talked to the pod and never got an answer back.
Life as a Doctor has never been easy. Especially when a patient died. She has seen more death than she ever thought she would as a freshmen back in college. Some were lost in the operating room. Others were lost when the families ordered them to be removed from life support. Lauren had often thought of doing that with Nadia but the guilt of not freeing her, ate away at her. So, how could she kick the tubes out when she helped put them in there.
"Penny for your thoughts". A soft voice came from beside her.
"I'm sorry". Lauren sat forward and grabbed the wine bottle.
"Lauren". Isabeau gently pulled the bottle from her. "Talk to me".
"You're a succubus. Don't you need to go somewhere and feed". Lauren looked everywhere but at the brunette.
"I don't need sex to feed or heal. We will talk about it, but first, I will address your question." The Succubus dug around in her pocket and pulled something out. "This is how I feed".
"A walkie talkie? How does that work?". Lauren asked.
"Doug, you there?". Isabeau spoke into it.
"Isabeau! What's going on!?". Doug replied.
"Listen, I don't need a full feed. I am just explaining something to someone. I'm going to pull your chi, are you ready?". Isabeau asked.
"Is this safe? You know what I mean by safe." Doug replied.
"I trust her with everything". Isabeau replied.
"Good enough for me. When you're ready". Doug replied.
Lauren watched as brown eyes turned blue. She was pulling chi through the walkie talkie. Actual chi was coming through it. "I'm good now Doug". Isabeau replied.
"Anytime my friend. Anytime". Lauren could tell Doug was indeed smiling.
"You know this won't be forever. I will call you when I'm ready to stop doing this. So, keep in touch. But not that kind of touch". Isabeau replied.
"Girl, please. You know I'm gay. I don't want a woman. Eww". Doug laughed.
"I know. I just didn't want any secrets between you, me and the woman I'm sitting with". Isabeau explained.
"Gotcha. Keep in touch yourself, babe". Doug closed his side and let the women be.
"You didn't have to do that". Lauren watched her put the walkie talkie on the table and sat back in her seat.
"Yes, I did. I didn't lie when I said I didn't want any secrets between us. Which brings something to mind." Isabeau said.
"That is?". Lauren asked.
"This Kenzi woman and Dyson the wolf were plotting against you. Mom and I took measures and stopped them before they could execute it". Isabeau explained. She looked Lauren dead in her eyes the whole time she was talking.
"What were they planning? Lauren asked.
"They were going to draw you out so you would have to treat Kenzi for a fake pregnancy. They had Dyson's sperm in a bag. I threw it at her and she screamed. She probably has an STD, it can be reversed, when I allow it. I took Dyson's arousal capabilities away from him, but not his wolf. They were still at it, so mom stepped in, again. Kenzi is healing, alive, in the Light Fae compound". Isabeau explained.
Lauren sighed hard and took a few sips before she stopped. "For five years, I have had to put up with Dyson and Kenzi's shit. There was a time when I thought I was going to have to actually bow to her. But it never came to be. I don't know what she has on Trick and Dyson. They tolerate her I guess. But she's a rude pompous ass. She's tried this fake illness shit before but the Ash saw through it before she could get to my labs. I don't like them Isabeau, at all." Lauren held her glass out so the Succubus could pour her another drink.
"Mom will handle it, but she will also keep me in the loop. They won't touch you, Lauren. Ever". Isabeau smiled softly and poured herself another drink.
"I can protect myself". Lauren spoke softly.
"I know you can. But they still won't touch you. Ever". Isabeau smiled again. "Now, can we talk about it?".
"Of course". Lauren adjusted in her seat again.
"I'm all ears". Isabeau said as she showed her phone. She had turned it and the walkie talkie off as proof that she wouldn't be disturbed.
Lauren thought it was really impressive. A Fae like this takes the time to not only talk to Lauren but make huge accomodations for her comfort and well-being.
"I was thinking about Nadia and myself through the years. I thought about how I had worked and worked to cure her. I thought about how I would talk to her pod and didn't get a response.". The Doctor took a deep breath and released it. "I thought about how I had been practically treating the dead for years. I just couldn't acknowledge it because the guilt of dragging her to the Congo and then thinking she was simply ill and not cursed hung on me as heavily as the Ash necklace did. Yet, here we are. She's finally resting in peace and I'm out here, with you". Lauren took a drink.
"I'm sorry, Lauren. Perhaps if mom and I had come to Toronto sooner, I could have helped you, sooner. They had no right to trap you or her. But you will never know that kind of pain and humiliation again. Not as long as I am around. Or as long as you want me around". Isabeau's voice broke for the first time since Lauren has known her.
"What is it?." Lauren asked.
"It is no secret that I like you, Lauren. A lot. Hell, even that cheeseburger girl and her puppy figured that out. But if you just want us to be friends, we'll be friends". Isabeau adjusted her shirt collar.
"That's not what I meant. I mean what is it about me that you would do all of this for?." Lauren asked.
"There's nothing wrong with you Lauren. Absolutely nothing. You are smart, you are beautiful, and you are the woman that I want". Isabeau smiled.
"Nice deflection and thank you". Lauren half blushed.
"When I found mom, she was very bad off. Then I found her some help to heal. She felt nothing for those men. Nothing. They were Fae so they didn't feel anything either. She wanted to feed on humans, but I stopped her. Being raised by humans taught me love. They taught me compassion. I only had one human lover before but it didn't work out. My succubus wanted to kill him. But I stopped her. He left town and I never sought him out. He's doing well, but we stay away from each other. He knows it's been over for some time now. Once mom and I were done traveling the world, she brought me to that broke down shack of a bar. I knew you were coming before you walked in the door. I sensed you. I knew it was my Succubus abilities. She didn't want to kill you. She wants you as I do. I used to always think having her made me a monster but without her, I wouldn't have known you were about to enter my life. But if I was a human like you, I would still want you. I would still need you. I have never known feelings like this. Not even with Kyle. That's the best way I can explain it". Isabeau downed her entire glass of wine. It wasn't going to make her tipsy but it was going to calm her down.
Lauren stared at the woman. She had taken her breath away with her explanation. A Fae. A Succubus at that, wants her. She can't sustain her in bed. She can't even give her enough chi to feed. But she wants her. But there is one huge thing hanging between them and it's not Nadia.
"Isabeau, thank you for that and your interest. We both need to be realistic here. I am a human. I will die one day...Isabeau?". Lauren jumped up and backwards.
Those brown eyes were a solid blue. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. She doesn't like the thought of you dying and neither do I". The brunette shook her head until she could tell her eyes went brown again.
"That's as real as it gets". Lauren gasped and took her seat when she felt it was safe enough to.
"I told you. She likes you too. I know doctors are huge science geeks needing proof. There's your proof, Doctor. She has only done that before when I was fighting off goons trying to attack mom". Isabeau gritted her teeth. Had she found Aife sooner, she would have helped her Sooner too.
"If you get severely wounded, could you heal with the walkie talkie?." Lauren asked.
"Always a doctor, huh? Yes, Doctor. I can heal with that. Like I told Dougie. I won't always need his help." Isabeau smiled. She was already far beyond needing Doug's help again. Her mind is years down the road. In a big house with a family surrounding her.
"You're talking about me again". Lauren popped her neck.
"I am". Isabeau replied simply.
"Isabeau, I like you too. I do. But I am afraid I won't be enough for you. Even this family thing you were talking about weeks ago. I won't be enough". Lauren replied.
"We won't know until we try. Your kiss was a nice start". Isabeau smiled wide.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself." Lauren laughed.
Isabeau laughed too. It was good to see the Doctor finally laugh. Somewhat free of the shit that had hung from her for years.
"I won't kiss you again, until we are dating. That could be days or weeks from now". Lauren spoke softly.
"I can wait forever for you". Isabeau winked.
"Okay, we need to stop talking in circles and riddles. I will go out with you, but not here." Lauren replied.
"Name the place! Anywhere you want to go and we will go! Isabeau spit her drink out.
"Call me petty and a little savage, but I want to go out on dates in Toronto". Lauren smiled.
"That dump. Aww, Lauren". Isabeau fake pouted. It really is a dump but Lauren makes it beautiful.
"Well, I will go and date someone else then". Lauren faked pouted too.
The Succubus growled and her eyes went a solid blue again.
"She gets jealous too huh? Lauren laughed.
"Only with you". Isabeau smiled.
"Well, let's pack and go home. You to your house and me to mine. We'll start dating tomorrow". Lauren smiled.
Isabeau snapped her fingers. "We're packed, our cars have full tanks of gas. and this house has been cleaned from top to bottom. Let's go doctor". The Succubus stood and laughed with glee. She can have anything or anyone she wants but she wants the Doctor. This is going to be fun and delicious.
TBC
