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The Dark Fae compound was no longer safe. Too many Fae had fled saying they wanted to be unaligned like Bo to save their own asses. It was humiliating for the Dark leader. She had nobody to push around. Nobody to control. Well except for one person.
"How long are you going to stew in your knickers over this. There is nothing that you can do about her". Vex laughed after slamming another shot of Whiskey.
"I will think of something. I just need a little more time! Evony snapped.
"You heard what Blackthorn said, that Succubus is dangerous". Vex replied.
"Well I can't exactly go after Dr. Lewis can I?! Evony screamed.
"You have lost a lot of Fae, and your touch. The Morrigan I know, wouldn't be taking this much time trying to figure out how to take down the craziest Succubus we have seen in years". Vex responded. He took the nearest seat and kicked his boots up on to the nearest table.
"Do not forget your place Vex, or you too will be on the receiving end of whatever I come up with. I can't go after Lauren. Bo's all over her ass, quite literally I'm sure. So the next best thing is her bitch of a mother". Evony groaned as she tapped her fingers on a desk and stared out the window.
"You've had plenty of time to get to the Doctor. How many times had you come and gone from the Light Fae lab. Had you been convincing in the first place, Bo would be Dark". Vex pointed and laughed at the Morrigan.
Moving away from the window, The Morrigan considered everything Vex had just said. She had failed. Bo should be Dark. She chose humans. What was even more insulting is that she fell in love with one. Fae never dated humans. The only time they ever tasted one, was when they fed on them. She shook her head after her latest thoughts of Bo and the Doctor.
She needed to be smarter. There had to be a way to get to Aife, without arousing suspicion that she was up to something. She had stayed in this old hideout for days since they last saw Bo. She didn't need to be spied on, with Bo declaring herself the leader of all Fae, the Succubus crossed a line that she couldn't cross back. So it was time to get to the next biggest thing in Bo's life, her mother.
"Get up Vex. I have a little job for you". Evony smiled as she turned around.
"Are you out of your mind? I'm not helping you, I was here for the free liquor". Vex laughed as he used his Mesmer to push Evony against the wall, and left her there long enough for him to escape. She wasn't about to melt him.
Evony shook her head when he finally released her ten minutes later. She was sure that he stole her car too, since it was the only means of transportation in the area.
"I'll do it myself". She grinned.
The Dal
Trick walked into the Dal and threw his beloved crown in anger. Lauren had gotten on his last nerve. She didn't need that big of a house. Not to mention, all of the errands she sent him on. The Blood King?! He shook his head wondering how big her clinic was going to be.
Dyson wasn't into construction, but if he failed in any form or fashion, Bo would kill him, if Aife didn't. Not to mention all of the possible lawsuits if it ever caved in on Lauren, or one of the patients she was treating at the time.
"What a mess". He groaned standing behind his bar. He was stunned to find Steve working behind his bar. He hadn't hired him, but once he told him that Bo did, it pissed him off a bit.
Bo was turning out to be far worse than Aife. She was more disobedient. She had no respect for Fae rules and laws. She was just running around by the seat of her pants. Nothing she was doing was making sense. Her biggest mistake was Lauren. Lauren should still be property of the Light Fae. He would never admit to it out loud, but their best Doctor.
Rubbing the back of his neck, he looked around before picking up his phone. He needed to find someone, anyone willing to be Lauren's driver. He shuddered thinking of what would happen if Bo and Lauren were in the limo at the same time.
Bo and Lauren
Lauren had texted Bo about the house she found. The Succubus smiled as she read the Doctor's excitement in her words. After dropping Aife off, she was happy to be heading to see Lauren. But she wasn't under the impression that she would live with Lauren too. She would only accept that if the blonde asked her to move in. She wasn't ready. The Succubus could wait. She had waited her whole life for someone like Lauren. Someone caring. Someone not afraid of her Succubus. After what she personally felt her do to Kenzi, she had no doubt of her Succubus affections too.
She pulled into the driveway and climbed out of her car. The lights were on in every room. The Doctor was right when she said the place was massive. She laughed imagining the size of the home lab, Lauren had picked out by now. She didn't care though. Lauren deserved this.
Dusting her boots off, she rang the doorbell. Which reminded her, she needed to hire a cleaning staff. A group that would work whenever Lauren needed them too. She would allow Lauren to decide if she wanted a live-in maid or butler. Probably not though considering how much of a work freak, and constant thinker Lauren is.
She took a deep breath when she saw the door opening.
"Hi Bo! Lauren smiled.
"Hi Lauren! Bo smiled back and walked forwards when Lauren beckoned for her to.
Bo looked around, and saying it was big, was an understatement. Of course Lauren hadn't furnished it yet, but there was still going to be a lot of space when she did.
"So do I get a tour? Bo smiled.
"It would take us the rest of the night to do that. Why not start with a late dinner? Lauren asked.
"Do...do you have food here? Bo asked, already pulling out her phone.
"For a couple of days. Trick and I stopped by the grocery store before I dismissed him for the day.
"Ok". Bo said. She was starting to feel out of her element. She had never been in a house like this. Rich. Big. Elite.
"I am having to get used to it too Bo. It will be ok". Lauren smiled seeing the shyness she once saw in Bo in her lab. The little girl that had a problem inside of her, and feared it was a monster. The shy little girl that wasn't sure if she would ever feed again without killing someone. For all of her time spent on toying with Bo's injections, she wasn't quite sure that the Succubus wasn't helping her with her experiments. Lauren was only a human, how did she master a Fae's need of survival? She shook her head when Bo stopped and waited for her. "Sorry". She said walking forward.
"I know you can get lost in your head. I am in no rush for whatever you are about to cook". Bo said after they finally stepped into the kitchen.
Bo gasped. Lauren said they went grocery shopping and she was right. Apparently they had done some furniture shopping too. The dining room table was nice and sizeable.
"Sorry I just didn't want to eat on the floor yet. I have had years of experiencing that, and didn't want to do that again in my own house". Lauren smiled as she rounded the small kitchen island.
Bo froze at the thought and her eyes flashed blue imagining all of the times, Lauren must have been thrown to the floor and possibly denied food, by bastards that probably considered her food, but never fed from her knowing they needed her alive.
"You will never sit on any floor again Lauren, if you don't want to". Bo snapped seriously.
Lauren stopped chopping vegetables when she heard Bo's tone. It almost scared her, but she knew it was her Succubus getting just as angry as Bo.
Bo watched Lauren and helped when she asked her to. She looked like one of those Master Chefs she had seen on TV. Every step was calculated and precise. She smiled thinking about how Lauren had already planned for them to have dinner. They haven't even committed to a relationship yet, but who cares? She was getting to spend time with Lauren, and she was going by Lauren's pace as far as the next step for them.
"So steak and veggies? Bo asked looking around.
"I'm sorry, did you want something else? Lauren asked.
"No. No. It looks absolutely delicious! Bo said licking her lips.
"Well it's almost ready. If I remember how you liked your steaks cooked, that is". Lauren smiled.
"Yep. The same way". Bo smiled walking around to pick out a bottle of wine.
Lauren smiled. She had only picked out a couple of bottles so whatever bottle Bo picked would fit quite nicely. The women carried their plates to the table, picked their seats and finally sat down to eat.
"So considering that you stocked the kitchen and bought the table, this is it huh? The house you really want? Bo asked after taking her second bite of food and readied another while she waited for Lauren to answer.
"This is the one. It's big enough for me to do whatever I want to do. A lot of space to do some deep research whenever I feel the need to. A swimming pool, and Jacuzzi are in the backyard, and there is a tennis court on side of the house. Those would be a good way to wind down after a long day". Lauren explained digging into her own food.
"Wow. I hadn't even seen the backyard yet". Bo smiled.
"We can take a look after dinner". Lauren smiled.
"Look Lauren. I just came over. I have no expectations. This is yours. To do with as you please. Nobody will come here that you don't want to. You don't owe the Fae a damn thing. This is yours". Bo said pointing around.
"Bo I never said I was expecting anything either. I wanted to have dinner with you. As a good way to break in the house. I wasn't proposing anything else, but you are welcome to stay over. I did get a few beds already. One for the master bedroom, and a guest room. Towels, sheets, and blankets. You're welcome to stay. You're welcome anytime. You and I both know we are not ready for anything else yet". Lauren explained never taking her eyes off of the Succubus.
"Dyson". Bo said.
"It's not about him. It's about us. If we are going where I think we are, then I want to make sure we get this right, and I am still dealing with Nadia too". Lauren said honestly.
"We do need to talk about the both of them. Lets just finish dinner first". Bo smiled.
The women were quiet for the rest of their dinner. Besides asking for this, or for that. Bo felt better about being there now. They had set their expectations for the evening and eventual future on the table. Lauren had been right about Nadia. She was still healing from that, and Bo wasn't about to push. She just wanted Lauren to know she wasn't expecting them to make love that night. Dyson was another story altogether.
Since she first found them, him and Trick had always tried to put them together. Bo in her own misguided thoughts, wanted that too. But only to hide from what she knew was happening between her and Lauren. Lauren was right to say they were headed that way anyways. Bo had seen them in bed many times before their bodies ever slammed into hers.
Bo had walked out. Walked out without ever really talking to Lauren, or allowing Lauren to say much of anything to her. She just wanted Vex, and then she would come back to her bed. Back to Lauren. But she didn't. She griped to Kenzi about it, instead of the one woman she should have been talking to about that night. This wasn't Kenzi's relationship. It was Bo's. Dyson even had a mocking aura knowing that Lauren had screwed up, and Bo would be coming back to him. Free and clear.
Bo had never been free. Not since the first time Lauren's hand touched her during her examination, and when she felt the Doctor's lips on hers. The first time her tongue entered her mouth. Touched her body. No. Bo Dennis had been off the market. Then to find out that Lauren was protecting Nadia by staying with the Fae, shamed the Succubus for walking out on her, more than anything else had shamed her in her entire life.
None of this was for making amends. It was about coming home. Bo and her Succubus had finally found a home. A home in Lauren. A home within herself. A home of love. A place where nobody resided but the two of them. Suddenly Bo's mouth had gone dry, and she slammed the last of her wine.
"Ready? Lauren asked. Bo had missed her clear the table, and start the dishwasher.
"Sorry. Sorry. Yes I'm ready". Bo said standing and followed Lauren down a small hall, and out of one of the backdoors.
Lauren held the door for Bo, as they walked down a small staircase. When the lights hit the tennis court, Bo smiled. It looked brand new. She wasn't used to seeing those like that. They walked down a long path that led to the swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
Bo was shocked at how much space Lauren had. She could just come out here and take in the sights. Get some much needed fresh air. Noticing a dip in the air, she changed their plans.
"Lauren. Lets get you back inside. I know you must be cold". Bo said pulling her jacket off and putting it on Lauren.
"That's sweet Bo, but I'm not cold". Lauren said.
"Can you just humor me and leave my jacket on? Bo said seeing Lauren trying to return it.
"Ok". Lauren said softly as they walked to a patio deck. "I'm not sure how clean the table and seats are".
"It's fine. I'm wearing leather pants, I can always dust the dirt off". Bo laughed.
Lauren nodded and they both took a seat. They had a beautiful view of the house.
"So what do we need to talk about? Lauren asked.
"Aww geez. I was in such awe of your backyard, that I had forgotten about that. Lets go in the house. This could be a long talk, and don't tell me you're not cold Doctor". Bo said getting up.
"The house has wine too". Lauren smiled as she walked behind Bo.
After a few minutes they were in the house, and sitting on a temporary couch, Lauren had bought. She said she would soon want a longer one. Bo wanted to laugh at the thought of Trick running around on errands, buying up everything Lauren had given him a list for. Served him right. How many times had Lauren run around at their commands? Far too many in Bo's opinion.
"How about we start with Nadia first? Bo suggested.
"Ok. What about her? Lauren asked.
"After your nightmare, I took the liberty of telling them what she would serve. I suggested to them and to her about a 23 hour lockdown, with an hour to eat and exercise, should she choose to". Bo explained.
Lauren looked at Bo. "Did she accept it?
"Not yet. But I think she will soon. Besides, she has no choice". Bo said.
"What do you mean? Lauren asked.
"Sasha is paying her another visit. I'm sorry Lauren once I heard you screaming over, and over again, I had to do something. I can fix those nightmares for you with my powers, but I'm afraid I might do more harm than good. She put that fear in your head. I wanted to kill her, but she deserves that sentence". Bo explained, and suddenly stood up.
Lauren had seen many undeserving deaths and punishment at the hands of the Fae over the years. She was always afraid, she would wind up in a morgue somewhere too, due to the Fae. But here is the most powerful one, she had seen to date, trying to save her life, and show kindness to Nadia. Even after everything that she'd done. Any other Fae would have killed Nadia and eaten her body. Any other Fae wouldn't have cared about Lauren's feelings. Any other Fae wouldn't have cared if Lauren was pained or not. But this wasn't just any Fae, this was Bo.
She had heard stories of human prisons. They weren't big on baby killers. Nadia likely wouldn't last very long, no matter how much time she received. But with what Bo suggested, she would take the 23 hour lockdown to prolong her life. But she was no longer Lauren's problem. Sure her heart still felt the scars, but time would heal those or the woman in front of her would.
"I'm assuming this visit from Sasha will be painful? Lauren asked.
"Not exactly my orders, or doing, but yes". Bo said bowing her head.
Lauren nodded and stood up to walk over to Bo. "Bo, I am not mad at you. I'm not. I can only imagine what you felt like hearing my nightmares. But to be honest I had been having them before. Long before I found out about Nadia and her ex Now it makes sense why they were so violent". She sighed and noticed a change in Bo.
"What? How long?! Bo asked.
"Before I met you". Lauren admitted.
"Lauren...
"I'm ok, Bo. I will be ok". Lauren said squeezing Bo's hand.
"Ok, but you let me know when, and if you ever need to talk about it". Bo said seriously.
"I will and about Dyson...". Lauren started.
"I just want to talk about the design and what size lab you want. I am serious about Dyson building it for you. Kenzi will help him too". Bo said.
"He hates me Bo. He always has. I can't see him building a sound structure, without it collapsing all around us. On me". Lauren laughed half-heartedly.
"That building will be everything that you need it to be, and nothing less. I will have it appraised when he's done. If there is so much a crack in it, there will be more than one crack in his ass! Bo said seriously.
"Ok. Ok". Lauren said.
"So? Bo smiled.
"Something no bigger than three floors high, and the building should be painted an off-pink". Lauren said.
"Ok. How many rooms? I am assuming you would want an operating room too? Bo asked writing down everything so she wouldn't forget.
"Thirty exam rooms. 10 of them on the first floor, to match 10 operating rooms on the first floor. I don't know how wounded everyone would be. So I want to be ready for any eventuality". Lauren said.
"Ok. I think I have something for him to start with. He should be working in a day or two". Bo said.
"Bo's there's something that you are overlooking". Lauren laughed.
"What's that? Bo smiled as she looked up.
"Where he's going to build it". Lauren laughed.
"Shit. Ok. Well do you want to go looking tomorrow? Bo asked.
"Yes I would like that". Lauren said.
"Ok". Bo said as they curled up on the couch. Bo laughed at how much Lauren had done in a short amount of time. Bought two beds, a couch, food and a tv. Lauren flicked on the tv, and they watched whatever was on it. Once enjoying each other's warmth, comfort and company.
The Dal the next day.
"Trick! Get your ass up here! Aife screamed as she stormed into the bar.
"Aife?! What is it? Is it Bo?! Trick screamed as her ran up buttoning his shirt.
"I dare your coward ass to deny what I've been hearing. Deny that you haven't been plotting against Bo. Trying to find another driver for Lauren? Boy do you have balls! Aife snapped.
"How did you find out? Trick asked.
"I was feeding with one of the men that you called. No man can lie to a Succubus. You know that, don't you daddy? Aife said with her eyes flashing blue.
"You're not going to kill me! Trick snapped nearly running away from her.
"Not yet. Isabeau has requested your presence. They have some errands to run, and since Bo is with her, you will drive them both". Aife laughed putting Trick's crown on his head.
"I don't have time for this". Trick groaned.
"Ohh but you better. I already told Bo about your shit. She said you have ten minutes to make it to Lauren's house where they are waiting for you". Aife said.
"That house is miles, and miles away". Trick said shaking his head.
"Then you better get started. Too bad your cop dog, can't drive you with his little sirens". Aife laughed.
Trick screamed and walked towards the door. He couldn't really tell Bo no yet. Not until he could get her away from Lauren long enough to talk. He was nobody's errand boy. Nobody even knew he was the Blood King until recently. To top it off he knew Aife was telling the truth about Bo wanting him to come and get them. She would find pleasure in this, whether she was telling the truth or not.
"Because I would like to keep me boys, I am here to say I have nothing to do with whatever Evony's planning. I didn't stick around to know what she's planning either". Vex said behind Aife.
"How did you get in here? Aife asked.
"I was hiding in one of the backrooms. The shrimp never saw me". Vex laughed.
"Then why are you here? Aife asked.
"I had to hideout somewhere. Nasty hand that one has. I didn't want to be melted". Vex said seriously.
"Where is she? Aife asked.
"Turn around bitch and find out". Evony seethed.
"Annnd I'm out of here". Vex said as he started to leave.
Aife smiled and grabbed him. He fought her off as much as he could, but she was sucking his Chi and making it impossible for him to lift his arms.
"Do your job Mesmer". Aife laughed. Vex pinned Evony's harms behind her back. Like Vex without her hands, Evony couldn't do much and Aife took total advantage of that.
She walked over and pulled the Morrigan's Chi. "Get the car". She laughed.
TBC
Lauren picks a spot for her lab.
Dyson and Kenzi start building it.
Bo finds a Fae Interior Designer.
Some old friends pay Trick a visit.