A/N: I know I am cruel with some of my cliffhangers. This chapter will explain everything but you guys will hate me more before you like me again (ducking behind my desk, lol). Thanks a billion to everyone who reads this story, follows it, adds it to your favorites and writes reviews. Seriously the reviews mean a lot to me, good and bad, it helps make the story better. As I have said previously the story is starting to break away from canon and there is a long road for Doccubus ahead. To reviewer Ujin, the raven hair girl wasn't important just someone flirting with Lauren at the Country Club making Bo state that she didn't want to share her. To reviewer Rocio190889, only Back to Your Heart had that ending no other story I write will, as that ending was intended for that story only. Enjoy the chapter and keep in mind I always make it a bumpy road for Doccubus before I put them together (like Wide Awake and Back to Your Heart – for those that wonder they were endgame in that story since neither knew that Tamsin had the same premonition and Doccubus knew they both did. So Lauren knew what she had with Tamsin but chose to make it work with Bo this time around, ta-da). Enjoy and review…
Bo saw all she wanted and needed to see as she spun quickly on her heels leaving the office. Lauren broke out of Evony's embrace chasing after the succubus, "BO," she yelled out but the brunette was ignoring her as she kept heading down the hall towards the elevator. "Bo let me explain," she knew she would have to stop to wait for the elevators and she was right.
The succubus had rage written all over her face as she finally acknowledged the pothien, "Oh no trust me you don't have to I have seen all I need. Isn't Light and Dark forbidden to be together?" She was pacing back and forth trying not to meet the blonde's eyes. "Let me guess it was a medical emergency. You were giving Evony an exam." Her anger was melting as she felt her heart breaking. She didn't want the fae doctor to see her crying or get upset. She was trying to hold it together praying the damn elevator would hurry up.
Lauren returned the irritation now, "So you know everything by what you saw and there is no explanation needed. Do you know how stubborn you are? We aren't even together, it isn't like that, let me explain." She wanted to let Bo know everything she kept from her. The pothien realized in this moment that she should have told her sooner and this wouldn't be an issue right now.
The elevators opened up as Bo stepped in finally meeting the blonde fae's eyes, "You broke my heart," the doors closed before the fae doctor got to say anything else.
She went back to Evony, "What the hell was that? Why didn't you tell me Bo was coming here?" She was furious and didn't care that she was yelling at the Morrigan.
The Morrigan ignored the edge in her voice. "You think I knew she was here my moron guards were supposed to tell me when she arrived. I am the leader of the Dark with a Light Fae; you think I would risk my title for that unaligned succubitch." Her annoyance at the situation was evident. She grabbed the phone buzzing the lobby screaming at the guards for not notifying her. They told her they thought she knew the succubus was coming and was to send her right up. "BUZZING ME FIRST," she slammed down her phone exasperation oozing from her voice.
The brunette got in her car and peeled out of the parking lot speeding down the street before pulling over since her vision was blurred from the tears. She was angry and hurting at the same time and was crying from a combination of both emotions. It was a horrible feeling. She called Kenzi, "I need some serious BFF time."
Kenzi was in a mood herself and didn't hear the sadness in the brunette's voice. "In case you are wondering Dyson and Trick are Double O douche bags. They get an A+ in asshole. I was with Dyson when I saw that succubus we met at the club and pointed her out. You know the club, death by blow dryer chic. And guess what Bo, she is your mom. Her name isn't Saskia it's Aifie." The goth wasn't going to keep it from the succubus like her light fae friends did.
It got Bo's attention right away so not only was Lauren hiding things from her but apparently so was Trick and Dyson. It seemed Vex was right her light fae friends weren't all they were claiming to be. Actually at this point she felt the only ones who haven't broken her trust were the dark fae. The succubus started her car back up so she could head home and meet up with Kenzi. Bo let Kenzi know she was going home and would see her there before hanging up.
CRACK SHACK
Bo went inside expecting to see Kenzi but instead it was her mother that was there. What was even weirder was she was baking cookies. Aifie smiled up at her daughter, "Cookies?"
The succubus was not in the mood for games. "What is with the Betty Crocker?"
Her mother pouted, "Take it as I'm sorry for not letting you know sooner. I just wanted to get to know you before letting you know that I am your mom."
The succubus wasn't sure what to make of this her head was still spinning from Lauren. She sat on a stool and grabbed a cookie taking a bite. "You could have told me sooner. I have enough people keeping secrets from me." Bo slowed down her chewing as her vision started to get funny. By the time she realized her mother drugged the cookies her eyes were forcing themselves shut.
KENZI
The goth stormed away from the Dal after speaking with Trick. When Dyson said that was Bo's mother Kenzi wanted to know how he knew that. He told her Trick showed him a picture of Aifie a long time ago. The petite human went to the Dal to confront the owner herself and he confirmed it. She gave Dyson the peace sign as she left. After she hung up the phone with Bo a motorcycle pulled over next to her and the shifter pulled off his helmet. "Kenzi, please talk to me. It wasn't my secret to tell," he was pleading with the human that he developed feelings for.
She stopped walking to look at him. She put her hands on her hips, "Why the hell would I listen to you. I can't even trust you. What's worse is I was actually starting to like you." She put her hand up keeping her thumb and forefinger inches apart, "About this much." Kenzi was on the move again.
Dyson was walking his bike after the human. "You can trust me Kenzi. I am starting to like you too. I don't just walk my bike after anyone." He was hoping maybe a little joke would get her attention. Instead she gave him the finger. The shifter put down the kick stand as he ran after her. He got in front of her and stopped her from moving away. "Kenzi please, I can prove it. Aifie is dangerous she is probably planning on doing something to Bo. Let me help you both, I will do whatever I have to since Aifie is stronger than Bo." He knew that would get through to the human.
It worked; this information definitely caught the goth's attention. "You get one more chance." She pulled out her phone to call Bo and let her know this information but got her voicemail. "Shit dude, Black Hawk Down, Bo isn't answering her phone. She never doesn't answer," now she was worried that her mother killed her. Dyson handed the human the spare helmet as she got on the back of the bike so they could head towards the Crack Shack.
AIFIE'S HOUSE
Bo woke up in a lounge chair by a pool with her mother in the chair next to her. "What the hell did you do that for?"
"I thought you wouldn't come if I asked," Aifie answered honestly.
The succubus was so annoyed with people not talking to her it was infuriating to her at this point. "Here is a hint, next time try asking," she noticed all the guys walking around in very tight shorts. "What is with the man candy?"
Aifie sat up in the chair with a wide smile on, "You like, I thought it added a nice touch." One of the guys came over with drinks as Aifie took one. "Try one."
The brunette pretty much curled her up her upper lip, "I think I will pass."
Her mother looked disappointed, "Is this because of what I did with the cookies?" She got up as she went inside her house.
The succubus followed after her mother, "Are you holding me hostage here?" She wasn't in right state of mind for more games.
"No honey, you can leave whenever you want but I think you will want to stick around. I am sending the Light Fae a little surprise; it's going to be a bang. Then we can take over and rule together once the light and dark wipe each other out, it'll be fun." Her mother's facial expression went from confused to a sadistic kind of happy. It was then that Bo realized what her mother was truly doing. It hit her that Lauren could be at the light fae compound and if her mother just sent a walking bomb the pothien could die. She was upset with her but she didn't want to lose her permanently. This was the push she needed as the brunette jumped through a window and took off expecting her mother's goons to come running after her but they didn't.
DARK FAE COMPOUND
Lauren was still there with Evony trying to figure out what she was going to do with Bo. Evony was concerned because it could mean huge trouble for the two of them. The pothien was saddened because she did love the succubus. She actually meant it when she said it. The blonde fae was writing a letter if the brunette wouldn't listen then she could read it. The Morrigan's phone rang and she answered. Her expression changed from slightly worried to absolutely pleased. She hung up, "Sweetie you don't have to worry about the unaligned succuslut. Seems she might have some bigger problems her mother just blew up the light fae compound. Now the light is going to think the dark started that and the stupid young fae is going to fight her mother." The dark fae leader sat in her chair happy with this outcome better to have to stop a fight then explain a forbidden light and dark relationship. "Her mother will kill her so no worries there. Any ideas on how to stop a war?"
Evony had the pothien's complete attention. "Who is her mother?"
"I could tell you honey but for that information you are going to have to do something for me," the Morrigan had a smirk plastered firmly on. She never gave away anything for free.
The fae doctor made no attempt to hide the aggravation, "I have been doing enough for you don't you think?"
"Only for something I did for you and I think the price was more than fair. Now do you want to save Bo's life or not?"
LIGHT FAE COMPOUND
The succubus barged in screaming out Lauren's name. Every where she turned she saw chaos but not the blonde fae. She ran right into Dyson and Kenzi, "What are you guys doing here?"
Kenzi pointed to Dyson, "He heard about the attack and we came to see who needed help. Where the hell have you been Miss Third Degree?"
The succubus was moving at a fast pace to make sure the pothien wasn't in there. Without facing her friends she answered, "I was with my mother she did this to try and start a war between light and dark. I have to go back after her."
Under Kenzi's glare the shifter grabbed the brunette's arm before she had a chance to move, "I think I can help. In the archives there is a necklace that will help stop a succubus from using her abilities on you." He let go of her arm as he started towards the place that would have the artifact. When he saw her not moving he realized why, "Lauren wasn't due in work till tonight she wouldn't be here."
The brunette followed him, "Dyson, just a side note question, what happens if a light fae and dark fae are I don't know screwing?" She was trying to make it seem like it was just curiosity and this insanity around them was the perfect time to ask a question without the wolf thinking too much into it.
She was right he didn't even face her when he spoke, "It is considered treason punishable by death for the two fae involved." He pushed open the doors, "It's in here but Bo you shouldn't go alone."
Kenzi stood by the shifter's side, "I agree with him and right now we are so not on agreeable terms. Let's go kick Mommy Dearest's ass."
The succubus put the necklace on her friend as she leaned forward trying to pull her chi. The charm prevented it. The tiny human looked at her friend in amusement, "I'm flattered but now isn't the time."
The brunette turned to the shifter, "Don't worry about me. Help the fae here and keep her safe." She was already running towards the door. There was no way she was going to let her mother do anything else to her friends. She would have to talk to Kenzi later about why she was disappointed with Lauren with leaving out some of the details. The succubus loved her friend but secret keeping wasn't her specialty she would have to tell her that the fae doctor was cheating or lying. Didn't matter right now what was priority was stopping her mother from starting a war.
AIFIE'S HOUSE
The pothien got there and was checking out the perimeter. She saw the many men walking around inside and knew that the one woman was clearly Bo's mother. Now she was trying to figure out how to get in without being seen by the Abercrombie army. Thankfully she didn't have to as the succubus tapped her arm, "Who the hell are you and why are you staring in my house?"
The blonde fae took the opportunity that was just handed to her. She gazed deep into Aifie's eyes as her pupils dilated, "First call off your army boys let them know I am no threat." Bo's mother did what was asked of her sending the guys that were near her back inside. Once the fae doctor was satisfied with this she proceeded, "If Bo comes to fight you, you will give her a good battle but in the end just when it seems like you will beat her, you are going to let her win. Now forget you ever saw me." Her pupils went back to normal as she took off back towards her car knowing Aifie would forget seeing her.
It wasn't till after the blonde fae was gone for almost fifteen minutes that the brunette waltzed back into her mother's house. A lot of the guys were missing and that was alarming in itself, "Mom," the succubus called out as she cautiously walked down the hallways trying to peer around each corner before stepping into a trap.
Her mother finally emerged, "Your grounded young lady."
DAL
Kenzi was calling out for Trick. It took her forever to get the shifter to let her go. He had to stay there and help out, which was fine and since the human had no idea where Bo's mom lived she was going to have a chat with Trick. When he emerged she downright verbally attacked him, "Listen I may not be fae but I am not an idiot. Whatever it is that you can do with your blood you better do it. Bo's life can be in danger because you and Dyson decided to play Mission Impossible. If you care for her at all you will make it right like he tried to."
The Blood King was saddened by the news of what was happening. There was a part of him that felt responsible for what was going on. If he just confided in Bo sooner this might have been avoided but using his blood wasn't that simple there was consequences. "Kenzi I do care for Bo and you as well but you don't know what you are asking." He was trying to get her to understand.
The human didn't give a shit what he had to say, "I know what I'm asking. I don't care what might happen what I care about is saving my best friend's life that you helped put in danger. She dies and that is on you." With that she left the Dal and Trick headed into his chambers pulling out the instruments he hasn't touched in centuries. It didn't take him long to decide as he cut his hand and bottled the blood. He pulled out the pen and parchment before dipping it into his blood.
AIFIE'S HOUSE
The succubus was battling her mother for what seemed like forever now. At this point the brunette was pretty sure she was going to die but then she got the upper hand somehow. It was as if Aifie just weakened out of nowhere. Her mother was winning, damn near close to killing the brunette when she just went into a trance giving Bo the edge. This is the moment the younger succubus needed as she attacked her mother with virtuosity to her. Her mother was hanging over the railing as the brunette was holding her hand. She saw a symbol appear on her mother's forehead before disappearing. Aifie met her daughter's eyes, "I am sorry Bo. Ask Trick about me I wasn't always like this." With that her mother let go of her hand dropping to the ground below her.
The brunette screamed in horror as she pulled herself up running down the stairs. When she got to the bottom her mother was gone. She felt some relief even through the confusion. Now that the fight wasn't going on it gave the succubus a minute to reflect on it. Realization hit her immediately, Lauren got to her mother, that was why she stopped fighting and appeared to be in a trance. The pothien figured out who her mom was and went there making sure the succubus would live. She ran out of her mother's house as she went to the pothien's. Bo had no idea if she always knew like Dyson or Trick, who her mother was. It was something she planned on asking her when she got to her house. If it wasn't for Lauren she knew she would have died.
LAUREN'S LOFT
The succubus was parked half ass but she didn't give a shit. She jumped out of her car heading to the loft. She knew where Lauren kept her spare key and went up. When the elevator doors opened she ran inside calling out for the doctor. The brunette knew she wasn't there and was about to call her when she saw the note on the kitchen counter. It had her name scribbled on an envelope. The young fae headed towards it slowly almost fearing what would be in the letter. She opened it up pulling out the folded up note.
Dear Bo,
I am so sorry that I wasn't honest with you from the beginning. I wish you allowed me the chance to explain myself but can understand why you didn't. Almost fifty years ago I had fallen for a human, her name was Nadia. I cared for her deeply. We were together and what I liked most about her was she wasn't after me because of my fae species but because of who I was. Not too long after we were together Nadia got very sick and fell into a coma. The Ash gave me his deepest sympathy knowing it was the first person I have ever cared for in all the hundreds of years I have lived. He promised to help me find out why she was in a coma. One night Vex came up to me after I left a patient's house, he told me Evony had news for me about my human lover. I followed him in a zig zagged pattern to make sure we weren't followed. It was then that the Morrigan revealed to me that it was the Ash himself who put my girlfriend in a coma. He didn't like that his top doctor and scientist was with a human. He was disgusted by it and embarrassed so he put her in a coma using a curse. He didn't want to kill her and risk losing me to another Ash in another city. He found this to be the better way. Of course I thought she was lying, after all she is the leader of the dark. I went with Vex to the Shaman who put the curse on Nadia and got what he requested to remove the nail holding her curse. I naturally played it off to the Ash just as shocked and surprised as he was that Nadia suddenly awoke. Then I did the only thing I could think of to keep her safe and broke her heart getting her far away from me and the fae. I went back to Evony thanking her for helping me wondering why she would do it. She told me she always thought I was too good for the light fae and was worth more than they gave me credit for. In return for helping me I had to give her secret light fae information. Please know that I never told her anything about Trick, Hale or Dyson. I would never betray my friends because of what the Ash did. As time went on Evony and I started a sexual relationship but it was never anything more than sex. When I met you the first thing that intrigued me about you was Kenzi another fae that viewed humans the way I did. Then you did the next incredible thing, you chose humans, staying unaligned. I was drawn to you from a bond we shared that you didn't even know about. The more time I spent with you and saw how you would stand up to light and dark. How you would fight for humans, I fell in love with you, and just like Nadia you didn't just see a pothien you saw me. I wanted to tell you but didn't want to drag you into this. Knowing that I have been betraying the light fae for fifty years puts you in danger as well even though you are unaligned. It would mean that you held information from the light fae about one of their own that was committing treason. They would kill us both. I chose to do this long ago but I would not risk your life for my decision. Evony and I stopped our sexual relationship after you were attacked by the Ice Giant. When you walked in it was me telling Evony that I was in love with you and decided to be in a relationship. I was there giving her information like I always do and she was saying she was happy that I was happy but our arrangement still stood. I was still to keep her informed. I am also her doctor when she needs one for herself or one of her trusted dark fae. I also found out Saskia is actually Aifie, your mother, and I will do what I can to help you. The information came at a price that I cannot discuss but it was worth it to save you. Please know that I am in love with you. Thank you for coming into my life. You and Kenzi are both amazing. You showed me I can trust again.
Love, Lauren
Bo read the letter over and over. It explained so much. That was why she was with Evony she helped her when the light fae betrayed her. The rest of the letter made sense of everything, the secret she was hiding and why she didn't tell Bo. It was to protect her. The brunette had to find the pothien to see the price saving her life might have caused her. The succubus was trying to fight the tears that kept sliding down her cheeks but gave up the already losing battle.
DARK FAE COMPOUND
The blonde fae came back in the way she always did. Her own secret entrance, Evony was in the room with Vex. "Hi there love," the Mesmer greeted the fae doctor as she came in the room.
"Did you save your precious lover?" In all honesty Evony didn't give a shit but she felt threatened by this succubus. She didn't want to lose the best informant she had to love, it made her sick. Not to mention she was the best doctor in all the fae and a complete science genius. All things the dark fae leader was scared to lose to the damn brunette. The fae doctor no longer sleeping with her sucked but it wasn't going to make the Morrigan lose sleep even if it was the best sex she ever had. If she let Aifie kill Bo she would have definitely lost Lauren. She thought this plan was much better.
"Yes, thank you," Lauren sat across from the two. It was in this moment that she realized that even though the Morrigan helped her with Nadia she was foolish to trust the dark fae leader. Evony was just as bad as the Ash if not worse. She had her own agenda and didn't care for anyone else.
The dark fae leader put a recorder on the table sliding it towards the pothien. "I take it you remember what to say?"
The pothien nodded as she grabbed the recorder. She put it to her mouth as she spoke with a monotonous tone into it. When she was done Evony seemed satisfied giving her a mirror with a handle on it. The blonde fae picked it up looking into her own eyes as her pupils dilated. Evony hit play on the recording and Lauren's voice played back, "You will forget the feelings you have for Bo. She is simply the succubus that you help heal to save her life. There is nothing more than that. You feel nothing when you see her." Evony hit stop on the tape that was done playing as she pulled the mirror from the doctor's hands. Lauren's pupils went back to normal as she smiled at the Morrigan.
