Chapter 9
„Dr. Beattie, I'm glad you could make it so fast." Dr. Taft said a smug smile plastering his face.
„You more or less summoned me. I guess there isn't much choice behind sending an armored guard to take me." the blond doctor hissed.
„Summon? No I just merely asked for your expertise dr. I'm sorry that David here made the wrong impression. I am actually sorry to disturb you to such an ungodly hour, but we got an... emergency"
Beattie cocked an eyebrow questioningly.
„We caught a trespasser. Someone was sneaking around the manor, presumably Fae. It took 5 of my man to catch him. I want you to treat his wounds and find out what kind of Fae he is."
„And after the ordeal you put me through it has to be me, without being able to sleep at least for a little bit?"
„Like I said before. I am extremely sorry for the inconvenience, but I want to keep the security breach low profile and I repeat: I need your expertise. I have some bright minds gathered, but dealing directly with Fae? They don't have... well they can't grasp what is really important."
„And you trust me with this because? I'm not going to kill so meaningless again Isaac" she growled.
„I trust you because you pledged you allegiance the moment you pulled the trigger. When I can make you kill, I don't think there will be problem you treating a Fae to actually heal them. And before thinking to do anything stupid... Rememer. One phone call.."
„Noticed."
She stood tall, her former slumped shoulder were wide and confident. She couldn't allow herself to look weak anymore, even when she felt empty inside. Her look was cold and stoic. Dr. Speculum like Kenzi called her once. Her face was emotionless and professional. She was Karen. The fighter.
It took all her strength to keep her posterior when she walked through block E. The sight send chills through her body. Her stomach tightened into a knot when she neared the door at the end of the aisle. The dreadful room. Empty eyes still haunting her, her hand (which was wrapped in a cast fortunately now) was still throbbing, her arms still burned, but it was a welcome distraction from her hollow insides and the pain residing where once her heart was. The bloodied bandages reminded her that she was still alive and not just a zombie vacant of any feelings.
Her head bound forward she strode along the cells, ignoring the screams and boring stares of the inmates.
The door. Finally. The room was cleaned, no indication of what happened mere hours before. Karen wondered where they discarded the body. Another chill went down her spine.
Taft indicated her to follow through another door. They entered an examination room similar to the ones she worked in while still in her residency. A curtain was pulled around the bed or table that was probably behind it.
„Well... then let's see what we have here" her voice was tired when she pulled open the curtain. Her breath stocked when she saw who was bound to the bed.
„Dyson..." She breathed shocked. What was he doing here? Did they find out what was happening here? Were they maybe even looking for her?
„Urgh...Lauren?" The wolf grumbled slowly gaining conciousness.
„Do you know each other?" Taft cocked an eyebrow.
„I was their chief medical officer. I know almost every Light Fae in this area. That is my job and detective Thornwood and my ways occasionally crossed concerning certain cases. So yes I know who he is, but have no personal relationship with him."
„I KNEW. I always told her not to trust you... So they are right. Because of you Kenzi is in danger. Traitor, fucking traitor" Dyson struggled with his shackles to no avail. His canines were extending, eyes glowing.
„Sedate him" Karen said coldly and seconds later Dysons vision turned black when he slumped back into the bed.
„Impressiv doctor..." Taft said.
„He was posing a danger" The feeling that pumped through her body having power over the wolf for once scared her. It was oddly satisfactory.
„You can go now. I have everything under control, nothing that I can't handle. You all should get some sleep" Her tone was cold.
Taft nodded. „I trust you with this. Oh and Karen... Don't disappoint me, that wouldn't suit your pretty face"
Karen gulped down the threat. Dyson wouldn't be out for very long. His fast metabolism would be getting rid of the sedative in a few minutes. She looked at the half naked body of Dyson who was just wearing some awfully tight fitting scrub pants. She suspected he was strolling around in his wolf, so why did they need her opinion of what kind of Fae he was?
She took a moment taking in the features of the wolf. It wasn't her cup of tea, but she could admit that she got what Bo saw in him. His features were strong, his muscles hard. He was... manly in every way.
Dysons words were echoing in her head. What did he mean with traitor? Why was Kenzi in danger? What happened in the short time outside?
His head pounded when he slowly gained conciousness. He opened his eyes, blinking and directly looking in the eyes of the blond doctor. Her eyes looked tired and red. Dark rings under eyes that looked as cold as he ever had seen them. Something wasn't right with her. She smelled of blood and distress.
„What the hell..." he growled.
„You are awake... good... thank god. I feared they injected something else. You were out for longer than I expected."
„What kind of game do you play traitor?" he growled again.
„Please Dyson... please calm down. I can explain everything, but we don't have time right now."
„Like I would listen to you, traitor. How could you do this after all the Fae did for you?" He spat.
„For me? You mean TO me... You are right how could I forget the one time they cursed my girlfriend and tricked me to work for them... did I say work? I mean being enslaved. It was really fun to be treated like dirt and the occasional stay in the dungeon. Oh and the Fridays. Don't forget the Fridays. It was always a pleasure to be beaten into pulp by my guards. You are right, how could I even consider turning my back on those who mistreated and disrespected me the whole time? Silly silly me." She poured her anger, her disappointment, her pain of all those years in every word.
„So you are doing this to her because your pride is hurt? Do you have any idea how heart broken she is? Do you even care that she is moving heaven and hell to find you? Are you proud that you have played her the whole time?" He almost yelled through gritted teeth.
She just pulled her mouth into tight smile and lashed out hitting him full force in the face with her uninjured fist.
„Don't you ever dare questioning my love...my loyalty to her. I warn you"
„Or what? You gonna hit me with a stick?" he smirked.
She was boiling inside, every rational thought leaving her mind. She wasn't Lauren anymore, she didn't swallow every shit anymore. She lost her innocence. She was Karen now and Karen didn't care, didn't hold back.
„I've studied your kind wolf . I know every tiny weakness... I know ways to inflict pain in your body you never thought you were capable of feeling. Don't challenge me. Especially not when you are lying bound before me, me being the only one to release you." Dyson was shocked by the aggressive manner of the doctor. Her eyes were glowing dangerously, every kindness gone. What ever happened to her must have changed her completely.
She leaned down, her breath tickling his ear. „listen to me. This is big. Bigger than your stupid little dog brain can comprehend." she poked his head.
„I'm here to stop something that could cause a war. A war between humans and Fae, light and dark."
„You are too late doctor. The war already started and you are the enemy number one"
Her heart stopped beating for a moment.
„No..."
„Yes. Because of you I might add. Torturing innocent, defenseless Fae? That's even below your standards.."
„I.. wha.. I don't know what you are talking about..."
„Hmm.. blowing of Annayas head? Bells ringing?"
„What makes you so sure that it was me?"
Dyson grinned sardonically. „I'm a wolf..."
A/N: So this was the next chappy. Hope you liked. It's a little short but I wanted to cut it here, because I need to get to Bo first before I continue this. I decided to use a little bit from the show. If you wonder why I am writing Karen... Well... She really isn't Lauren at the moment, she seems OOC but it's just a reaction too what had happened.