Lauren

"So, basically, Trick says it's a prophecy and... you could be seen as a threat to the Fae," Bo finished in a low voice. She'd explained everything to Kenzi and I, but I couldn't wrap my mind around it.

"You're sure it was me," I asked, wishing she would say she wasn't, but she nodded instead. I swallowed nervously and stared down at my hands. They were shaking. "Then Trick is right. I am a threat." I looked up at them both, "I have to turn myself in."

"What?!" Bo and Kenzi practically yelled, simultaneously.

Bo jumped up, "There is no way in hell you are doing that. We don't know what this means, yet."

"Bo, I have to. The Fae in Limbo... he said he was a good guy, but I don't believe that. He's extremely dangerous. Whatever his plan is, I have something to do with it, which makes me dangerous, too," I told her.

She shook her head, "No, what we need to do is keep you safe. I'll find out more and then we'lldecide what is best." She knelt down in front of me and rested a hand on my knee, "You're not alone in this, Lauren. You have us."

Kenzi spoke up, "Yeah, Doc. Whoever wrote this so-called prophecy obviously got it wrong. You're all for the lady loving, and this mystery Fae is a dude, so I don't think you'll be all over that."

Bo smiled, "She does have a point."

"Then what do you think I should do?" I asked her.

"You need to work on using your abilities and gaining control," Bo said, then let out a little laugh, "Wow, it's like we've switched places. It's my turn to help you."

Bo

I had helped Lauren practice for a couple hours and now she was asleep. It had gone pretty well for it being her first time really trying out her abilities. And there had been no boob-grabbing incidents, though I was a little disappointed about that.

I had stayed up with Kenzi for a bit, but she had finished a bottle of wine while I was being Lauren's practice dummy, so she'd ended up crashing not too long after the doctor.

I sat at the kitchen counter thinking about my next move. Tomorrow, Lauren would have to see the Ash and give him an answer about the whole allegiance thing. When I'd asked her earlier, she said she still wasn't sure. I couldn't force her to remain unaligned, but I wished I could figure out how to convince her it was the best option.

It scared me that she had been willing to turn herself in to the Ash so readily. If she did choose the Light, she would be living pretty much the same life as before, except she wouldn't be a slave. She would still be a doctor, in the same lab with the same patients. I could tell she liked the sound of her life going somewhat back to normal... well, normal for her.

But, eventually, Trick would crack the prophecy and the Ash would be in control of her fate.

I rested my head in my hands and sighed. I had a bad feeling in my gut that something would go wrong and I was becoming more and more desperate for answers.

I stared at the glass of tea I had yet to drink. What would happen if I didn't drink it tonight?

Shrugging at my inner conversation, I stood up. "Fuck it," I whispered out loud before grabbing the cup and pouring its contents into the sink. I had to do something, right?

Lauren

I woke up in the darkened house and reached for my phone. It was almost three in the morning. Luckily, my nap earlier plus the one I just took were enough to stave off the exhaustion I'd been feeling the past few days.

I sat up and stretched, then grabbed my clothes from the arm chair. I slipped out of the tank top and shorts Bo had lent me and got dressed quickly.

As I walked towards the door, I felt my chest tighten and tears sprang to my eyes. I swallowed and blinked them back. I would've left a note if I'd known what to say. This was for the best, I kept telling myself. I walked out the door and closed it silently behind me.

The cold air hit me and I shivered, wrapping my arms around myself. With a deep breath I started towards the road. This was for the best.

Bo

I opened my eyes to an unfamiliar ceiling. Sitting up and looking around, all I saw was an empty concrete room. I got to my feet and hesitantly called out, "Hello?"

"Ah, Bo... I was wondering when you would show up," a deep voice came from my right. I turned but no one was there.

"Where are you?" I knew it had to be the unnamed Fae.

"You, my dear Succubus, have terrible timing," the disembodied voice said in a mocking tone. "I'd love for you to stay and chat, however, you need to go back. Now."

"What? No, I need answers. I'm not going anywhere."

The voice came from my left, "Now isn't the time. You must go back. She's leaving. You have to stop her."

"Who's leaving? What are you talking about?"

"Stop her, Bo. If you don't, they will kill her."

My eyes went wide with realization and then everything went black. Next thing I knew, I was sitting up in my own bed, trying to catch my breath. I jumped up and grabbed a pair of pants and my boots, pulling them on in seconds.

I raced down the stairs and saw the empty couch and the folded clothes. Grabbing my jacket and keys, I rushed out of the house and to my car.

I had only been driving towards the Ash's compound for five minutes before I spotted the lone figure walking along the side of the road. I pulled over, putting the car in park even though it hadn't fully stopped and jumped out. "Lauren, wait!" Running up behind her, I reached out and grabbed her arm, spinning her to face me. "You can't do this, it's suicide. What are you thinking?" I pleaded. I could see she had been crying. "Please, come back with me."

She shook her head in despair, "I can't. I'm not going to put you and Kenzi in danger. This is bigger than us, Bo. I have to do this."

"No, you don't," I told her. "I promised I would protect you and I meant it."

"Why? Why do you care so much? After what I did... how I betrayed you. Why would you help me?"

I was caught off guard. "You... you remembered that?"

"It doesn't matter," she said softly. "You deserve better than me."

I put my hands on her shoulders, "You don't remember everything yet, Lauren, but I do, and at this rate, soon you will, too." I moved my hand down to rest over her heart. "I know you feel it, even if you can't remember."

She reached up and put her over mine, inhaling shakily, "That's why I'm scared, Bo, because I feel it. I don't understand it, but it's why I'm doing this. I can't have you risk your life for me."

"Do you trust me," I whispered as she hung her head. "Whatever happens... whatever is coming, we're in this together. I've already lost you once and I'll be damned if I just stand around and watch it happen again. So, do you trust me, Lauren?"

She finally looked up, tears running down her face. "Yes, I trust you."

I moved closer, my hand still over her heart. I felt it beat harder as her aura became brighter. Slowly, I leaned in and pressed lips to hers. It was like electricity through both of us and I felt my heart pounding in sync with hers. Only when oxygen became a dire need did we pull away.

"So you'll come back with me, then?" My voice shook as I felt the adrenaline still pulsing through me.

She nodded and smiled, "I'll go anywhere with you."

I let out a relieved laugh, "Good. Me, too."