Chapter 10
They stopped to get gas, Bo was checking around everything, she was listening on the radio about any news. Looks like they had kept their escape on the dl for the time being, Bo guessed they didn't want to upset the Light fae and humans. Bo the former Queen with such power on the loose could give hopes to the few remaining dark branches that were isolated up in the North. Lauren was silent, she was clutching Rex on her arms, and she would only look at Bo when she thought she wasn't checking. Bo didn't know what was coming next but she and Lauren are one and the same for her now. Nothing would ever keep her away from me Bo thought. They were driving for hours, Lauren finally asked "Are we going anywhere or just driving towards nowhere?" "Yeah, we are heading North, I have some friends that could help us hide for some time until things calm down and we decide what we do, we are driving for a couple more hours and then we would crash at a motel to catch up on sleep and eat, ok?"
Lauren nodded in agreement. She was thinking about everything that happened. How things escalated, and now she had no other choice but follow Bo. Thank God Rex was ok. She couldn't lose him. He was her only consolation in this madness. Her loyal friend. Bos face was determined, Lauren was feeling safe, she wasn't afraid for her physical wellbeing. Bos powers were endless, but her heart was in danger again. She managed to heal the pain, to convince herself that she can live without Bo, and now everything is ruined again. Bo is bringing havoc to her life again, Lauren was going to lose her life, her teaching, her career, her tests, her research. She didn't want to think anymore, she closed her eyes, "Are you tired? Try and sleep, and when we will arrive I would wake you up" Lauren didn't answer Bo. They finally arrived at they isolated motel, Bo adviced Lauren to leave Rex in the car and they go get a room, "No, ill wait here with Rex" "No way, I wont leave you, not for a minute alone" Lauren said ok after she saw Bos face, they went to get a room together, it was early morning, about 5am, Bo asked for a one-bedroom room, Lauren looked at her but didn't react, she was very tired and wanted to get some sleep asap. Bo walked with her and they opened the door, Lauren got inside and then Bo went to get Rex. She found Lauren laying in bed, sleeping, she smiled when she saw the doctor had placed her jacket over the pillow, I bet she found the pillows too dirty Bo thought. Rex was better, still hurting but Lauren stopped his bleeding and he was rested. Bo left him on the chair next to the bed, close to Lauren. She laid next to her and closed her eyes. She felt Lauren moving towards the edge of the bed. "You can leave now you know. I can say non of this is your fault, that I made you come with me, or you can call them now to come and get me, I wont react" " I may hate you but I don't want to see you dead Bo. And the decision to come find you was all me, so if I have anyone to blame, is myself." "Why did you come Lauren?" Bo asked. " We need to get some rest, go to sleep Bo, you are tired, you were driving all night" Bo moved closer and hugged her, Lauren didn't move. "If you aren't with me, I don't care anymore. You know I wouldn't have reacted if they killed me. I am tired running from myself and from who I am and doing this without you, I got so tired Lauren. I lost myself, I know I hurt you and I know you hate me but I cant live without you, if you choose to stay with me tonight, I would never let you leave me, ever. So you have the choice to do this, while I would be sleeping next to you" Lauren again didn't answer. They slept for a few hours. For the first time Lauren woke up first. She found Rex walking, or trying to walk with his hurt leg still in pain. Bo was sleeping next to her. She checked the time it was about 11 in the morning. She got up and went to the bathroom, as she was washing her face, Bo got inside too, she got around Lauren and they looked at each other for awhile. "Good morning" Lauren finally said. Bo smiled, she touched Laurens face, "it's the best morning when I find you next to me" Bo washed her face too and they quickly left the place, they stopped to a small eatery next to the gas station, Bo got a few burgers and cokes for the road, and a couple of more for Rex, also she managed to get some pain medicine for Rex too. Again their trip to their destination was silent. They were stealing looks from each other, and Rex would break the silence with small barks. "You really love that dog" "Yes I do, he is such a great partner for me" Bo looked at Lauren. " I am going to be a great partner for you too Lauren, I ll never ever let anyone or anything hurt you or Rex" " Except you Bo" Lauren finally said what she was thinking all this time. " Nobody can hurt me as you hurt me" They looked at each other again. It was late afternoon when rain started. They had to stop because it was getting really heavy and Rex was getting anxious. " You think they are after us?" Lauren asked Bo. " Yes but they are trying to control everything so the news wont come out and worry people. I bet they already have a story about you not going to work and me disappearing all of a sudden. I just hope they wont hurt Kenzi" "Oh, my god Kenzi. Poor Kenzi, I wonder what she would think of me running of with you, you really think they would hurt her? Your grandfather and Dyson would let them?" " I am happy that she doesn't know where we are and she makes that perfectly clear to them so she wont be in any danger." "So where exactly are we heading Bo?" "To an old friend, he owes me and I am sure he and his family would protect us". Lauren didn't say anything but Bo felt her question. "He used to be a lover Lauren, but he has a family now and you are going to be surprised, just wait and see Doc" The weather was getting worse but they couldnt afford to stop again, it was late midnight when they arrived to the small Canada town in the Northwest Territories. Bo parked the car next to a cosy small house, the lights were off, "Are you sure your friend is going to welcome us?" "Yes, I am sure". Bo opened her door and got Rex, then Lauren got out of the car. Suddenly she saw the house door open and a tall man walked out, he looked at Bo and wounded Rex and then Lauren. He walked towards Bo " Well well well, it's the Queen of the new world. What happened? You lost your crown?" He then smiled and hugged Bo. Nick was one of Bos oldest friends. He was like a brother to her, they were both near the same age and both succubus, they shared almost every experience and confusion about who or what they are. Nick turned and looked at Lauren. " This is Nick" Bo said. "I guess this is Lauren" Nick said. "Yes, this is Lauren," Bo confirmed. "Glad I finally meet you Lauren, Bo told me so much about you." Lauren smirked, "Unfortunately Bo never mentioned you" They walked inside the house. It was beautiful and very warm. Lauren was so tired, Bo left Rex down in a corner, he was tired and hungry too. Then another man walked in. He rushed to hug Bo. He picked Bo up , "Dan calm down, I am tired" "I am so happy that you have finally decided to pays us a visit" Dan said. He then turned and checked Lauren " She sure is pretty Bo. Although she looks very tired" "Hello I am Lauren" " Hello I am Dan" he hugged Lauren strong. They were both very tired, Lauren asked to go to the bathroom, and Bo found the time to explain everything that happened, to her friends. When Lauren came back, Dan had prepared a quick snack for them, and informed her that their bed was ready and if she wanted to sleep after such a long trip. Lauren was eating in silence while watching Bo catching up with her friends. From the way Dan and Nick were looking at each other she realized they were a couple. Lauren started yawning and Dan said, we humans don't have the energy of a Succubus. Lauren asked " For how long you two are together?" "About 10 years and a couple more if we add the make up break up, he turned to his boyfriend and said, my succu wasn't so confident about us, took him time to decide" Lauren wanted to add that Bo is like that too and ask how Dan is handling the whole sex appetite thing but she was sleepy and it wasn't the right time with everybody present. They said their goodnights, Dan provided them with sweatpants and long tees since they didn't have any other clothes with them. Lauren checked on Rex and then got under the covers. Bo chose to wear nothing, only her underwear. Lauren found herself awake and looking at the wall, feeling Bo and her every breath. "Sleep Lauren" Bo said. I bet she feels how I want her, Lauren thought. "Why you didn't tell me about your friends? You never said you have a friend who was like you and was dating a human." " When did we ever talk about our friends? Besides I only told Nick about us after we broke up and you left" They fell asleep. Bos nightmares were back, Lauren could feel her moving and talking, she turned and hugged her, whispering " I am here baby. Its just a bad dream, wake up" Bo slowly opened her eyes. She looked at Lauren. " You think ill ever hurt you? Physically I mean" "No, you know I was with you when Dark Bo appeared and she never hurt me, ever. Its just a dream"
They laid back together, hugging strong. Bo was holding her and had her face in Laurens neck. " If Dark Bo is a part of me forever you still going to be with me Lauren?" "You know the answer to that. You cheated on me, you fooled me, you humiliated me. You broke my heart. That wasn't dark Bo was it? And I am still here, and this time with almost my whole life ruined because of you." Bo smiled. "You love me." "Yes I do, but I don't trust you. I don't trust you with my heart Bo. You have to earn that back." "I will" Then Bo moved up and after a short pause, she kissed Laurens lips. It was a slow, tender kiss. "Lets sleep, ok?" Lauren said. "Ok, baby"