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Sweet Savage Congo

Mission: Bo travels back in time to meet up with Dr. Lewis in the Congo rainforest with the intention of trapping a hungry Garuda and stopping a Fae War…

Chapter 3

Lauren's jaw dropped in stunned disbelief as her new body guard entered the shower naked; walking as if it was the most natural thing in the world to casually join another woman in the shower. "Hey…nice outdoor shower and wow…it's smaller than it looks from the outside! I thought there might be room for two though… mind sharing?" Bo inquired an impish smile tugging at her lips as she moved in to share the water spraying down upon the clearly scandalized blond.

"Sure…sure…no problem…you…you…you…you're beautiful" …Lauren tripped over her words as she finally found her voice. Lauren could have kicked herself with that last comment. Bo would think her some kind of silly…making inappropriate statements like that. Lauren swallowed hard, "Sorry…did I say that out loud? Bo hid a satisfied grin as she noticed the very becoming blush covering Lauren's exquisite body.

Bo decided she wasn't necessarily trying to make Lauren nervous, but it had been awhile since she had been this close to the doctor "au natural" and she wanted to savor the moment. Every nerve ending in Bo's body struggled between the heat of her desire and the cold water streaming down…she was just surprised there was no steam!

The Doctor was really the epitome of sexy…supple physique…full breasts…golden tresses…and all that freakin'… sexy ass intelligence…yummy.

Lauren couldn't resist sneaking glances Bo's way. The woman was absolutely ravishing! The shaken doctor could not believe she was actually sharing a shower with this Goddess. Bo's breasts…nipples hardened by the force of water…her slim waist…tight abs…firm gluts…Lauren looked quickly away trying to recapture her breath..

Bo called out…a mischievous glint in her eyes… "Hey, Dr. Lewis…could you pass me the soap?" Lauren turned to hand over the soap and almost slipped when she realized Bo was checking her out as well…her eyes traveling leisurely down Lauren's body.

Bo was flattered when she noticed how bright Lauren's sexual aura was at the moment. A definite 10…she thought with almost childish pleasure. Bo inhaled the scent of the soap and yum…just like Lauren. "What is this scent?" "Patchouli and Sandlewood," Lauren responded… delighted Bo liked it.

Watching Bo out of the corner of her eye…Lauren became agonizingly aware of Bo's hands running the soap along her buff body. Lauren found herself wondering what kind of Fae Bo was. The Fae world was so new to her and she had so much to learn about them.

Lost in her reverie Lauren didn't notice Bo sidle up to her until she felt Bo's soft hand on her bicep and her husky request… "Do you mind washing my back?" Lauren licked her lips nervously…took the soap, worked up a lather between her palms and closed her eyes as she massaged the soap in… reveling in the feel of Bo's skin beneath her hands.

Afterwards Bo returned the favor and Lauren sighed blissfully as the succubus ran her hands from her shoulders to the base of her spine with seductive repetition.

Lauren's entire body felt alive…even the roots of her hair tingled as she and Bo left the shower. She hadn't felt so good in ages. She quickly wrapped herself in her robe and waited for Bo to grab a towel. Dusk was upon them as they walked back to Lauren's tent together casting furtive and heated glances at each other.

As they entered the tent…Bo grabbed a robe from her bag and Lauren slipped into cotton PJ's. "Smells good…what is it?" Bo spoke as she noticed a table set for two. Lauren agreed… "Yes it does smell good and it really tastes delicious! It's a local variety of river fish peppered and baked in banana leaves with fried plantains and really yummy bread called fufu on the side. Just stay away from the center dish unless fried caterpillars are your thing."

Lauren chuckled as Bo looked suddenly queasy. "I just dump them covertly…it wouldn't do to offend the cook. Oh…I almost forgot." …Lauren jumped up. "I have a bottle of wine. I hope you're okay with red?" She quickly poured two glasses and they began eating.

"So, Bo began… where ya from?" "Canada…ahhh…Vancouver," Lauren answered. "And you?" Bo could not hide her discomfort as she attempted an answer. "I'm not exactly sure where I was born. I grew up in the Southern U.S. in Missouri with adoptive parents. There's really not that much to tell…so let's talk about you."

Lauren felt disappointed as she realized Bo was redirecting the conversation back to her life. Bo fascinated her and she had to admit…her interest wasn't completely scientific.

"OK…I'm game…let's talk about me. I grew up an only child. My Dad was a neurologist and my Mom a research scientist for a pharmaceutical company… so they worked a lot. Bo sensed Lauren's sadness as she revealed her past and suddenly felt her heart ache for the lonely little girl that Lauren must have been. "Luckily, I was sort of a square because I had ample opportunity to get into trouble. My parents gave me the space and freedom to pretty much do what I wanted. So, instead of underage drinking and experimenting with boys and drugs… I skied." "Skied?" Bo echoed.

" Yea, I snow skied. There is nothing like the thrill of standing at the highest point of the mountain and feeling the adrenaline rush as you're speeding down that powdery slope. It works your body and your mind. It's sort of like meditating in motion. You can really lose yourself. I miss it." A far-away look entered Lauren's eyes as she seemed lost in her memories for several seconds.

"On my last run about 5 years ago, I had an accident tearing my anterior cruciate ligament or ACL and I'll never be able to take those slopes again…so there!" Lauren forced a cheerful smile, but Bo wasn't buying it…she could easily read the gloom in the doctor's eyes. Bo felt ashamed that it had taken this mission back in time to actually sit down and have a personal conversation with Lauren. There was so much she didn't know about this enigmatic woman.

Bo poured Lauren another glass of wine and the two sat in companionable silence as the night sounds wafted through the warm sticky night.

"Have you ever been in love…Bo?" The question was so abrupt that Bo found herself stumbling over her answer. "Ah… yes…twice actually….and you?" Lauren took a moment answering… "I think so…I don't know… now I'm not so sure." Bo's heart raced at Lauren's confused answer.

Maybe Nadia doesn't have her claws in too deep…yet…Bo smiled. Bo found herself wishing she could tell Lauren the truth about Nadia and the Morrigan's deception, but Trick had warned her to stay out of it. He said she must be careful meddling in the past because it would affect the future in a negative way.

"Why are you here, Bo?" Lauren asked softly. Bo sighed…it would be better to clue Lauren in about the Garuda. The doctor could help and time was running out. "I'm hunting something called a Garuda. Garudas are not Fae or human…they're much older. They do not have a physical form. They possess or infect a Fae or a human with Fae blood and then feed from the aggression and anger of the host and the other Fae around it. They reproduce asexually or clone themselves and infect other Fae."

Bo continued… "In the past…the Garudas instigated a war between the Light and Dark Fae to feed on the aggression. The Blood Kind defeated them by stopping the war. Having nothing to feed on…the Garudas almost became extinct. But, we have intelligence that one is in this neighborhood. It is feeding somehow from the Fae in this area. I need your help finding it before it gets strong enough to escape or reproduce."

Lauren looked thoughtful as she responded, "There is a story about a winged demon that lives in the sacred burial ground of a local native tribe here. A few Fae have disappeared there and most people have the good sense to avoid the place." "Garudas…how fascinating…so, these creatures are like…ghosts or spirits?" Lauren asked perplexed.

Bo could see the gears turning in the doctor's mind. "No, Lauren…do not even think about studying one of these things…they're much too dangerous."

Lauren shifted in her seat failing to mask her excitement as she considered the adventure potential of helping Bo capture this "big baddie." "You're right…too dangerous. I could take you to the burial ground tomorrow if you'd like. It's probably a 3 hour hike."

Bo looked a little deflated at the last comment and Lauren laughed softly… "The trail is very good…no bushwhacking. We won't even need a guide. There is also a beautiful waterfall where we could stop and have a scenic lunch."

Bo brightened …waterfall…picnic…an entire day with Lauren…then sobered quickly and also…a hunting trip for a vicious creature…yes mustn't forget that little detail.

Lauren and Bo finished the bottle of wine and neither wanted to admit the lateness of the hour. Bo was the first to speak… "I'll spread my sleeping bag right outside your tent and we can get an early start tomorrow."

" No! Absolutely not!" Lauren objected forcefully. "You're staying here…inside this tent. The mosquitoes would fly away with you outside…they're huge. My bed is certainly big enough for the both of us and it has a mosquito net, so if you don't mind sleeping with me? I don't think I snore…so you should rest well." Lauren's color was high as she nervously rambled on… to Bo's delight.

"No, you don't snore," …Bo answered without thinking.

"And you know that …how?" Lauren asked a slightly bemused smile playing about her lips. Bo stumbled around her mistake… "I'm sorry…my mind is foggy…from the wine I guess. I meant… you don't look like you snore."

Bo smiled and Lauren's body melted...God! This woman was gorgeous! Remembering the shower earlier…Lauren sighed and accepted the fact that it would be a very restless night indeed…

To be continued…

Sorry, I didn't have much time to edit this chapter.