I'm not too sure if people liked the last chapter or not. It was meant to fill in the gaps and introduce more characters into the mix. No sweats though, more Doccubus in here. Please review my friends!

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As always characters are property of their creators, however the story is all mine.

Joy in Dying

Chapter 03:

We had grown silent in the last few minutes as we pulled into a suburbia area with very expensive looking places. My curiosity got the best of me and I blurted out what I had wanted to ask.

"How come you sell drugs?" her eyes turned to me with a surprised smile and I grew embarrassed, trying to correct myself "I mean, the neighborhood looks nice and you look all nice-"

"You ramble a lot… It's cute" she pointed out wrinkling her nose.

I looked down at my hands, I really shouldn't have been asking these questions.

"I don't mind answering Lauren." She offered me a smile as she squeezed my hand "It started more of a hobby, I sold it to get connections to club owners. I wouldn't want to get into details, but let's say that the kind of Fae I am has really symbiotic relationships with clubs. A bouncer if you will."

I smiled at her linguistic skills. I didn't want to get into details of how Fae she was. I had heard it was something very private they held and it was rude to ask. The thing I liked about the short time I had spent with Bo was the fact that she would make me forget she was Fae. The less we spoke about it, the easier it was to pretend that the beauty in front of me was just this extremely gorgeous woman.

"So just to get my manners straight, is this something you guys talk about regularly? Like being different?" I was shy to ask but I had to.

"We act quite normal in the presence of humans, so no sweat on your part." Her smile was even brighter once we turned and the metal gates opened.

When we passed the double gates I could see it was not a house, but more of an estate, I widened my eyes at Bo with a smug look on my face which she defended with an embarrassed shrug. As she looked out the window with glee.

My heart hammered in my chest as Bo looked at her watch and smiled 'right on time' she mouthed and pulled her keys out and opened her door, the beautiful home had tall ceilings and a chandelier in the receiving area that was the most gorgeous piece of lighting I had ever seen. The receiving area stretched towards double grand stairs towards the top floor of the house, towards the left I could see a huge library with a grand oak desk and several leather chairs, it looked cozy and I could see myself lost for days if I had a library like that, every wall that I could see through the open door was stacked floor to ceiling with books.

"My dad got us all into reading since we were reunited, he loves books, and it kinda rubbed on us all" she said quietly noticing my admiration for the library. "We'll probably retire there after dinner, for small talk and coffee or cognac, which ever my father is in the mood for today" she chuckled.

"Just like in the movies" I said to her with a toothy smile which she returned, her breathtaking smile grazed her features.

I dismissed the phrase in that sentence I wanted to ask her about. I decided it would be rude to push for details as personal as that. She pulled me gently by the hand towards the back of the stairs, it led towards three sets of doors and I could see the double door we were heading towards was the dining room. Before we crossed the threshold Bo gave my hand a small reassuring squeeze and for the first time I was very glad she was holding my hand.

Her parents were already sitting on the table, each of them at opposite ends, her father had her same astonishing eyes, he smiled warmly as he saw us enter and the warmness of this gesture reached his eyes, he had salt and pepper hair and a handsome looking face, a very masculine jawline and thin glasses. He reached towards Bo as she made her way towards him dropping my hand gently, she reached behind his back and embraced him tightly.

"Dad! It's so good to see you" she breathed as she hugged him.

"How are you my child, I have been waiting this visit for two weeks" he said, his voice deep and booming, Bo held him at arms length to better assess his face and smiled warmly at him, he beamed back.

"Dad you know how life is, work, work and more work!" she joked as he laughed richly, his warm laughter filling the room.

I heard snorts and snickers from the corner of the table and I saw a tall bearded blonde man with gentle eyes. Next to him a small goth girl with green eyes and dark raven hair. Their push and shove match earned them a glare from Bo and she made a face at them.

"Isn't it thing one and thing two. Didn't know you two would be here." She snickered and a rich laugh escaped her brother.

"Wouldn't miss it for the world." His tone and his mischievous eyes made me think there was more to this than the conversation was allowing me to listen to.

The small goth giggled and chuckled through the whole exchange and I heard an authoritarian voice rang through the room. We all turned to react to her voice and my eyes fell on the older brunette.

"You're being rude to our guest, I thought your father and I had taught you guys a bit better than that."

At the other end of the table where unmistakably Bo's mother had spoken to stop the banter. She was regal looking, very elegant and poised her eyes were a different shade of brown but they showed kindness and love as she looked on towards her children and husband. She had Bo's features, you could instantly see the resemblance except the eyes. She had pearls around her neck, a simple blouse but even from the distance you could see it was probably expensive and dark slacks, her heels held her at an impressionable height and I silently wondered who Bo had taken to if her parents were both around the taller digits. My survey over the older woman was interrupted by the gentleness of Bo's hand, it was back in my own and she tugged gently for my attention I peeled my eyes from her mother who was now looking at me smiling warmly and stared into her face.

"Lauren this is my father Dr. Jack Háidēs" she said as he smiled, his eyes turning into small beads as his booming voice filled the dining room.

"It's greek!" he said and shook my hand as more snickers erupted in the room.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Doctor, I hope I'm not inconveniencing you in any way" I said suddenly shy from receiving this favour.

"Call me Jack. Bo likes to help her friends out." He assured me with a small smirk as Bo rolled her eyes.

"You can say that again." I heard the small goth mutter in a Russian accent.

"THIS" Bo said pointedly "Is the pain in my ass who I call sister; Kenzie."

I shook her hand across the table and for such a petite woman her handshake was strong and hard. I extended my hand to the scruffy guy beside her as Bo continued.

"This is Dyson, my brother. He appears civilized most times." He chuckled and squeezed my hand softly.

She turned me towards the end of the table where the older woman sat. I smiled and she mirrored it and she waved a hand at me as Bo introduced her.

"This is my mother Aife, she is the one that makes sure nothing falls apart in this house" Bo joked.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Lauren" as she said it you could tell she meant it.

"The same here Mrs-"

"no, no! Aife, Jack already took formalities out of the way" she said with a melodic laugh that reminded me of Bo's and her eyes shone as she looked at Jack.

"Alright" Bo mentioned as we settled back in our places.

Bo pulled a chair for me to take a seat in, as I sat she pushed my chair in like gentlemen do and I smiled. She sat closest to her father beside me and dinner was held in a very casual and amicable manner.

"What medicine do you usually practice Jack?" I asked as we waited for dessert to be served.

"I'm a surgeon at the local ER." He replied seemingly happy I had inquired about work.

"Oh, really?" I was impressed and for sure my mouth ran before my mind caught up. "I used to practice neonatal pediatric surgery at some point in the past."

When I looked up Bo was staring at me with a surprised look. I shook my head to cover my blunder but Jack was staring at me with a curious look already.

"It sounds like you don't practice anymore." He was cautious with his words, as if giving me space to keep my secrets my own.

"I gave it up after a while. I really enjoyed it, but it got pretty demanding after a while." I confessed.

"Being a Detective is the same way." Dyson added and I saw him stare at his cocktail for a second before continuing. "It got pretty gloom really quick as well, but that's what happens in homicide."

After a short silence Kenzie came back from the restroom and Aife sat dessert in front of us. It looked like it was homemade pie and I caught myself loving the smell of the crust and apples. I saw the three siblings eye the dish with wanton and it reminded me of small children getting a treat.

"First piece is for Lauren since she's our guest." Aife mentioned as the she cut me a piece and handed me the plate, I thanked her.

"If you don't get a slice in, the kids are going to polish all of it. The little one can eat." Jack said with a wink as he threw his son and daughters a fond look.

We made small talk and Bo and her father bantered each other lightly making me and her mother laugh a lot when Dyson and Kenzie were brought into it. I had just finished my coffee when Bo gave me a look and mouthed her dad's words as he said them.

"Should we take this into the library?" Jack asked.

"I'm afraid I have the most dreadful headache now so I'll be passing, I'm sorry Lauren, dear I hope you return to our home again for dinner, it was lovely to have you here." She insisted and I smiled hugging her farewell as she was retiring for the night.

She then embraced her youngest and kissed her forehead, then she moved towards Jack and after looking into his eyes kissed his lips lovingly. She shot a look at Dyson and Kenzie as she begged them to behave.

"Actually mother, Kenzie and I have to leave, we're meeting Hale and Ciara at the Dal." Dyson defended as he stood and kissed Aife, Kenzie doing the same.

"It was a pleasure meeting you Lauren." Dyson mentioned as we shook hands one last time and Kenzie gave me a wave.

"Same here" I replied meaning it, their company had been very pleasant.

"Have fun Doctor Hotpants." She said with a wink as I heard Bo choke on her drink

Kenzie ran leaving as Bo threw a napkin at her and I laughed.

"Well, let's move towards the library shall we?" Jack said after his wife disappeared and he led the way towards the ample room in the front.

Once in the library her father served us each a small sniffer glass of cognac while he lit a cigar. I had come to know throughout the dinner conversation that Bo's father inherited a huge fortune from his father's company upon his passing, yet a younger Jack decided against becoming a spoiled human being, he moved from his homeland in search of anonymity. He later on enrolled in medical school and became quite a successful surgeon, he met Bo's mother in the E.R. She had been a car accident victim. I pondered how much of that story was interlaced with half-truths to protect their Fae identities from me.

My thoughts derailed when I felt Bo's soft hand on my own, squeezing gently while her melodic voice filled the room, undoubtedly laughing at something amusing her Father said. I looked towards Jack with a smile and his smile grew. After many jokes and banters and sniffer upon sniffer filled to brim with cognac Bo's dad decided we should stay the night, he wouldn't take a no for an answer. Bo started to argue her tongue heavy from the alcohol, I squeezed her hand gently and through my drunken stupor smiled towards the older man, her lips sealed instantly as her eyes shone with happiness.

"We'd love to stay Jack, thank you for the offer" I said gently as he looked warmly towards me and smiled his gaze turned towards his daughter and his smile widened.

"I like this one Bo. Where'd you find her?" he questioned and as we shared a look I let her take the reins on this one.

"I went by to service her roomate's laptop." She offered and shrugged.

"She got called in to work and left me to the task. While we waited for her to bring the money I might have taken Bo to have a drink or ten." I confessed with a chuckle.

I saw how Jack raised his eyebrow at his daughter with a surprised- impressed? -Smile. And with that he turned around and bid his farewells closing the doors to the library and undoubtedly off to his wife, while my mind was running in all directions it could thing of. The evening had started my curiosity up. The scientist in me wanting to know more and more, yet my apprehensions still present about their kind.

"Hey, are you ok?" Bo asked worriedly looking from the wall she was slouching upon, she seemed appropriately to be keeping her distance her eyes wary.

"Yeah...I'm just..." I trailed off, my eyes meeting hers as I wrung my hands together nervous. "I think a lot"

"So does my dad." She confessed. "Thanks for covering with me. I do actually fix electronics on the side if you ever need help. Only software, no hardware."

I smiled at the offer and nodded. "I'll keep that in mind".

"Look, I don't know why you're so apprehensive about our kind… or maybe I do, some of us could be and have been dangerous." she started apologetically. "I just hope that tonight wasn't too weird and that you give me a chance to be your friend. I really enjoy your company and..."

I raised my hand to signal her to stop talking, she abruptly shut up, I could see the nervousness on her face even with the alcohol she had consumed her nerves were on edge.

It's now or never, if I don't make a choice now it'll be too late. I ventured another look at her and my mind was set.

"Bo, shut up...come here" I signaled with my hand as she moved sluggishly towards me across from where she stood, she stopped a few feet from my seat and our eyes met once more.

"All I ask is patience Bo, to be quite honest I had never had a friend...quite...like...you" I admitted our eyes connecting, her eyes pleading for me to understand, mine pleading the same.

"I'm just me Lauren, and I'm...I'm cool you know" she admitted with a small shrug, suddenly her confidence faltered, I could see broken remains through the cracks in her guard and this, whether it was because of the alcohol or not, made my eyes water.

In seconds my arms wrapped around her and she held onto me tightly, with a knot in her throat she tried to reply but just couldn't find the words. I pulled her at arm's length and wiped her tears knowing that she had probably been rejected for being Fae before. I wanted her to know I liked her too much already to be like that anymore. I was still apprehensive of their whole species, but Bo seemed to be the exception to my rule.

"Lead me to your chambers, it's time for us to retire" I humorously added trying to break the serious mood around us, it seemed to work she rewarded me with a chuckle and a big smile.

"Don't make fun of me" she whined.

"Well you've been all so proper ever since we set foot into the house!" I defended myself and she smiled leading the way upwards the grand staircase.

"It's my parents!" she exclaimed brushing her hands through her face frustrated "We all took classes on being proper and shit, it tends to be standard when we set foot inside the house"

"Wow is this a whole other wing of the house?" I asked as she opened double white oak doors and we were inside what seemed to be a receiving room.

She smiled goofy at me as she opened another adjacent door this one led us towards a huge room with dimmed lights Plexiglas separated the 'hallway' from the area, there were all the gaming consoles imaginable, PS4, XBOX ONE, Wii, there were even old arcade games like Atari and Pacman and an original Nintendo, there were two huge leather couches and a projector, it seemed Bo and her brothers were very big gamers.

"This is our wing of the house" she said smugly as she opened one of the five doors along that hallway it was the furthest to the right. As the door opened gray and electric blue walls greeted my eyes.

"Well here's my room" she said with a grand gesture "Here's the bed" she motioned to a big king sized white bed that looked like heaven right now "That's Kenzie and I's bathroom, Dyson has his own"

"I never knew they were twins" I said as she smiled at me.

"Yeah, they are... make yourself comfortable, if you don't mind I'm going to take a shower" she said smelling her shirt on her way to the bathroom.

Her eyes met mine before she closed the door and I took off my boots my mind reeling. It seemed that in the time we had the conversation in which I decided to ignore all my moral beliefs and convictions we sobered up... I think it would've sobered up anyone for that matter. I put my face in my hands and looked up towards the ceiling wondering if I wouldn't let Bo down, if I could control my morally rightful mouth before messing up with my newest friend.

Bo came out a little later I was lounging on her bed in a small white camisole and my slacks, my long sleeve neatly perched against Bo's desk. My breath caught in my throat as I saw Bo wearing a short red kimono, her hair wet and wild. I could literally feel myself grow aroused at the sight of her long smooth legs, the kimono so short an inch more would reveal her ass. I tried swallowing and ungracefully choked.

Her chuckle rang like music in my ears as she dried her hair walking to one of her drawers. She grabbed something and threw at me. I looked down and noticed a pair of sweats. She gave me a smile and I gave her a small nod in grateful, not trusting myself to speak. Her eyes followed me in a predatory stare until I shut the door and I shivered as soon as I closed the door changing quickly.

Once I had collected myself and neatly folded my pants I came out of the bathroom. I saw Bo lounging on the big comfortable couch in the corner of the room. I had almost sat on it but Bo's bed was incredibly soft. Her eyes met mine and she gave me a huge smile wrinkling her nose cutely.

"My sweats look nice on you." She pointed out and I smiled.

"Glad you think so, they're very comfortable. Thank you." I put my shirt with my pants and waited for Bo to take her place in the bed.

"You take the bed" her tone made me think twice before protesting but she raised a finger at me as I neared the bed "You're my guest, don't insult me by not taking my bed."

"It's plenty big Bo." I caught myself saying before I realized and she gave me sly smile.

"I know… I just, I need the space." Her smile actually grew as she said it and I felt like there was a hidden meaning behind her words, however I felt shy.

"I didn't… I shouldn't have…" I tried stammering and she shook her head.

She got up and walked over to me making my heart hammer in my chest. I felt goosebumps on my skin as she brushed my hair behind my ear bringing my chin up. As our eyes met it was like a shot of electricity had shot straight to my core. She had me so hot and bothered with her closeness and simple interactions. My breath hitched and without thinking about it I leaned forward almost touching her lips with mine.

In a single motion she pulled apart from the intimate moment with a very wide smile. She licked her lips as she pushed me gently on the bed and walked away towards the couch as I laid back calming my racing heart. I could feel the liquid heat pooling between my legs at the replay my mind was giving me of her pushing me on the bed. I almost felt rejected for a second but her voice broke my thoughts clearly.

"Lauren, you're making it really hard for me not to jump your bones right now. Now close your eyes and don't tempt me please" she actually pleaded. "I am a Succubus, I wouldn't need much prompting."

As I laid there my body suddenly cold with fear my mind reeled.

A Succubus?

I was in a room with the one creature of the Fae I feared the most.

For all of those wondering yes Bo's parents are REALLY together. Her story will be told and we'll learn along with Lauren how did Hades turned into a good father and husband and how her family came to be.