Bo stood holding two wine glasses in her hands. Lauren had been pulled away by some fellow Doctors and that left the Succubus standing alone. Lauren is in her element. She's smiling and using big words. Some of them even turned to other languages a few times. The succubus could not be happier at the sight of it all. The blonde never looked more beautiful either. She is wearing a maroon dress that just covers some of Bo's favorite spots of the doctor's body. She licked her lips and took a sip of champagne. Keldon's pending announcement had turned into a public ball. Auras were mostly bright but a few dark ones lingered.
Bo turned her attention back to Lauren. They were close, so close at not being anything but bitter enemies. Lauren thought she wasn't good enough for a Fae. Bo thought Lauren had betrayed her. But the truth is Lauren has been everything Bo had sought after. A simple life. A work and home life. A social life with family, like tonight is. Time for them when they know it is needed.
If the Doctor could read aura's Bo's would probably blind her. Bo recently read how a Succubus rarely if ever falls in love. Bo didn't actually fall in love, she fell into the woman in her eyes. Everything that Lauren wants, she wants her to have and then some. The one thing she never read was a Succubus marrying someone. It is probably out there, but no book is going to take that much of her time away from being where she is. In the moment of observing the blonde being attended to. Being taught whatever she never knew before. She would point at Bo every now and then. Probably, politely, shutting someone that thinks Lauren is single, down. Bo nodded and smiled.
Lauren if you only knew how much I love you. How much I adore you. How much I wish we could spend in the quiet moments as us, forever. Forever away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Away from dead things that you have to find the COD for. Away from broken bones. Away from heavy traffic making us late for some random meal reservation. Just us. Away. Away to an altar as bride and bride. Away to any destination of your choosing for our honeymoon.
Then that away turns back to you taking my breath away, as usual, but this time as mother to our child. Away to the local grocery stores to get whatever our child makes you crave. Away to the hospital on delivery day. Away to take our child home for the first time. Away to the moment in bed that I can't keep my hands off of the baby and bring him or her to bed with us. Away to that beautiful life I have always wanted. I love you Lauren, and I want all of that.
"Well, that sounds like a marriage proposal if I ever heard one". Aife smiled.
"Huh?!." Bo turned to the woman.
"You were going on and on, that your deepened voice pulled me away from our Grandfather King". Aife replied.
"You mean I said all of that out loud?! Bo's face was ghost white.
"You did, and I will". Lauren winked from across the room. The blonde turned back to her conversation and so did the rest of the room once Lauren had acknowledged Bo's public proposal.
"Ahhh shit!". Bo blushed. She downed her and Lauren's champagne and grabbed two more from a waiter walking by.
"It is okay, Isabeau. I am sure most Fae in here know about the two of you. If my heart could burst with love, it would. Because that was beautiful. I am happy that you know how to love like most, if not all Fae know how to do. I am happy you found your mate. You ladies are going to make a beautiful life with a beautiful family". Aife patted Bo's back.
"That is so embarrassing though. I should have done so over dinner. You should have poured water on me". Bo gasped.
"And ruin your beautiful dress and hair? Hell no". Aife played with Bo's hand in pride.
"I need something stronger". Bo cleared her throat and walked towards the bar.
Lauren smiled at her colleague and excused herself. "Buy a girl a drink?".
Bo rolled her eyes. "Lauren, I am so, so sorry about that. I didn't know I was talking out loud. I knew I was thinking out loud but not actually speaking the words". Bo rambled.
"Maybe I need to buy you a drink". Lauren teased.
"Lauren". Bo sighed.
"Bo, I love you. I do. There is nothing for you to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. Yes, I was shocked to hear you say all of those things but really, we're fine". Lauren pulled the woman into her arms and kissed her. She gently pulled back and wiped Bo's tears away. "We'll have to set a date, very soon".
"Lauren". Bo spoke tearfully again.
"Shhh. It's ok". Lauren smiled.
"To us". Bo held her glass up.
"To us". Lauren smiled and tapped her glass with Bo's.
The women turned and briefly watched the room until Keldon made his way to a makeshift throne.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please. His Majesty requests your absolute silence". A man stood before them.
"Let's go". Bo whispered and pulled the blonde to stand next to Aife who now stood next to Keldon.
"Now that I have your attention and given what Isabeau has just turned this night into, I will make this short and sweet. I am taking my throne back. You will address me as King Keldon Quinn. King Keldon will suffice. But you will also address my family as royals too. Now I know some of you loathe humans and frankly I don't give a damn but Dr. Lewis will be addressed as HRH too. Get used to it. This is my colony. You will obey my laws. I won't kill you for disobedience but you will wish you were dead, should you betray me. Now, let's party". The old King turned to the women and gestured for them to proceed with glee.
"Wow. Just wow". Lauren smiled and buried her head on Bo's shoulder.
"You know he loves you. He was bound to do this". Bo rocked the woman in her arms.
"I know but you people are so public-ee today". Lauren blushed.
"Is that a new word, Doctor?". Bo smiled against Lauren's cheek.
"No, it just fits the day". Lauren looked around the room. Everyone was talking, dancing or knocking them back at the bar. "I wonder where Hale and Kenzi are?".
"Frankly, today's not the day for Kenzi to test anyone". Bo looked around seriously. It was bad enough Kenzi had interrupted Keldon's meeting the other night but if she showed her face here, Bo is not sure she can hold her Succubus in check.
Hale and Dyson
Hale was sitting at his desk. He looked up at Dyson and went back to work. The wolf has changed so much in a short amount of time. He had warned his friend not to screw around with Bo and her family. But he did and lost his memory of the succubus. He's lucky to be alive. But that didn't stop the wolf from going out with random women for the past few nights. His face looks like shit too. Like he'd been in a fight he stood no chance of winning.
He looked at the clock and knew things were done with his tenure as Ash. Not that he wanted that job for the rest of his life. Now he could focus on his job as a detective and have his own nightlife and possible relationship. He thought of Kenzi but not in a romantic way. It is time for all of them to grow up. He likes Kenzi but doesn't want to get into a relationship knowing it will lead to somehow pissing Bo off. Keldon is a good man. His laws will be fair and just. He shook his head and corrected himself. King Keldon is a good man and his laws will be just.
"Do you have a copy of the Kutchen file?". Dyson asked.
"Give me a second." Hale reached into his desk drawer and pulled the file out. "People have got to learn you can't stab and grab something and think you can get away with it. We need to make an arrest soon".
"I have found a lead. The lab found a DNA match. If you don't mind, I am going to go out and look for more leads on the suspect". Dyson stood.
"Sure, go ahead. I may join you once I finish my report. Just text me your location or wait for me outside. I won't be long". Hale typed as fast as he could. Noting the changes in Dyson he also appreciated how much work he's been putting in too. The siren is not swamped with all the paperwork and every case now.
Kenzi
Kenzi threw her burger wrapper into the trash can. She had suddenly been fired and payday is weeks away. At least she was free from scrubbing toilets and floors in the Light Fae compound. The place had gone deathly quiet before Selena walked in and literally threw a pink slip at her. She threw Kenzi and her small belongings into the street. She gave her ten bucks to buy some lunch with. But after buying a beer and burger, she's now broke. The streets are deserted so there is nobody she can rob or con out of more money. Dyson and Hale weren't answering her calls either.
"Hey, what's going on?". Kenzi waved her arms at a small car.
"We have a new King. Everyone is at the ceremony now!". A woman yelled from the passenger side door.
"Where?!". Kenzi screamed. But the car sped away. "Great". She smiled when a certain squad car rolled up.
"Get in". Hale spoke.
"Thank goodness. You guys have been ignoring me all day. I'm hungry and...". Kenzi rambled.
"Stop it Kenzi. I just want to make sure you are not in trouble or causing trouble. King Keldon runs the colony now and you aren't leaving my sight". Hale pulled off.
"The old King Keldon?". Dyson's eyes lit up.
"Yes, that Keldon". Hale answered. He could explain the rest but it would be like white noise to Dyson without his memories of Bo.
Dyson shrugged and went back to surveying the streets. He wondered where their suspect could be hiding. But if the entire colony is celebrating the King, there's nobody on the streets to find.
"I want to go to this party, Hale. There will be food and drinks and dancing and you know who". Kenzi spoke.
"Don't, Kenzi". Hale waved his hand for her to stop. Two of the very last things he needs right now is for Dyson to question who she's talking about and for Keldon to discipline Kenzi for intruding. If he wanted her there, he would have told the Siren to bring her. Definitely dressed better and well mannered.
"He won't know about Bo. It's just a name to him". Kenzi shrugged.
"He likes her. You know what would happen if he made a move on her. Remember he's still a man with needs". Hale replied.
"I miss the old days. D would be making more holes in our walls with Bo and you and I would probably be making bets on how long it will last". Kenzi shrugged.
"This is a new day. A new time. Bo has moved on Kenzi. You have to too. This is not a human fairytale. It's real life. Bo is with who she wants and loves. You have to find your own life without pissing on hers". Hale turned down the next street. "Anything yet?".
"No. Nothing. I want to know who she's talking about. Sounds like date potential." Dyson looked back at Kenzi and to Hale again.
"The woman has a mate. I am sure you understand that she's off the market." Hale looked at the sidewalks. Nobody was out.
"Oh. A wolf knows those feelings. You can't get out of that for nothing. You love and love and love and lust and lust and lust and..". Dyson spoke.
"I get it, man". Hale waved his hand. "Look, it looks like we are not going to find anything new out here. Let's call it a day and crash the Santiago movie theater". Hale suggested.
"You have a movie theater? Dude are you just now telling me?". Kenzi scoffed.
"It's a room in our mansion. Surround sound. Endless popcorn and wine". Hale smiled.
"Let's do that, then". Dyson shook off his police armor and focused on the road as Hale drove them to a much welcomed distraction.
"Sounds good to me too". Kenzi rubbed her hands together. She hopes they have lots of horror movies in their collection.
The Coronation
Everyone oooo and awed at the King's new crown. So much gold and three new noticeable diamonds. Then they spotted a few holes.
"They will be filled in with the next generations". The King replied to staring eyes.
"Bow to the King!". Aife screamed.
Bo and Lauren started to before the Succubus stopped them. The rest bowed and stayed in that position until the King released them.
"You are all dismissed for the rest of the day. The Royal family will request you again should the occasion call for it". A man spoke to the crowd.
"Good boy, Landon". Aife smiled.
"Thank you, Your Majesty". Landon bowed.
"We eat now right? Lauren hasn't eaten in hours". Bo held the woman affectionately.
"Of course, that's why they were all dismissed. They were here for the ceremony only. We are here to eat, dine and do whatever we want". The King smiled.
"I am so glad you are King!". Bo smiled as she walked into his welcoming arms.
"Took a load off, did I?". The King laughed.
"Yes. I want to devote my life to happier times and not fighting the next monster on the menu". Bo released him and walked back to Lauren.
"After we eat, you are relieved of all of this. You can go and do whatever you want. You young people don't have to stay around with boring Royal duties." Keldon walked with Aife as Bo and Lauren followed them.
The four walked into a huge dining room with a table beautifully set for four. Bo held Lauren's chair as she took her seat and rounded the table. Aife sat across from Keldon. It wasn't traditional but they are a family and the formal setting went out the window the minute they became a family.
After a few hours and once Lauren looked full, Bo excused them for the rest of the day. "I need to get her out of here. She looks like she needs a nap."
"Go. Go. Call should you need anything". Keldon stood and kissed them both goodbye.
Aife smiled as she warmly bid them goodbye too. "Are you thinking what I'm thinking? She asked the old man.
"My crown will have new diamonds very soon? Yes. I am thinking that too". Keldon smiled as he took his seat again.
"How do you want the laws implemented?". Aife turned serious.
"I don't want to do a lot of repeated talking. So, find me a transcriptionist so I can talk and they can be written." Keldon replied.
"Yes, grandfather". Aife smiled. "Wait, or do I call you King?".
"I know you, Aife. You will call me what you want when you need to. But grandfather is a preference of mine too". He drank again.
Bo and Lauren
Bo gasped as she sank further and further into their bed. They had raced into their house and stripped naked towards the bathroom. They had made love in the shower and were now in the bed with wet bodies. Lauren had fallen asleep in her arms. Even in her sleep, her aura was blinding the succubus.
She closed her eyes to be able to see. But why was she trying to force herself to stay up? She could probably catch Lauren in whatever dream she is having.
The sun rises and sets on the doctor in Bo's world. It is only fitting that she's asleep on top of Bo. Warm. Loved. Secure.
Bo gently tilted her head to kiss the top of The Doctor's forehead. "Lauren". She internally whispered. There's no way she's going to disturb the sleeping beauty in her arms.
She closed her eyes and gently pulled the blankets over them. She took some deep breaths and tried to settle down. But how can she do that? Any part of time with Lauren keeps her excited and interested in whatever is going on. She thought about that time she stood watching the doctor working in the lab. She really was interested in watching her work. To move from the microscopes to the other equipment. She never once heard the succubus walk up. Probably because Bo had tiptoed into the lab. She wanted to watch Lauren when she knew she wasn't looking or wouldn't be expecting her. She remembered the scents of the Doctor blowing back at her as she stood just beneath the a/c. The smell riled her Succubus up. To the point she imagined breaking all of that equipment with Lauren's body in her arms. Then she touched her, again. Sure Dyson was in the picture but he wasn't a painting of what she wanted in her future. Lauren had a stronger pull. No matter how hard she tried to deny it. The sight of the woman wet her lips more than her lipstick ever did.
"You have got to stop talking or I will never sleep". Lauren whispered.
"Geez, I did it again?". Bo jumped.
"Not with your mouth. But I know you, Bo. You think you don't deserve me or this. But you do. We both do. Now, if you want me to go to sleep, you need to sleep too". Lauren squeezed her.
"Okay. Okay. I will try and sleep. But it won't be easy with the woman of my dreams in my arms as I dream". Bo smiled.
"I can move". Lauren tried to raise up.
"Don't you dare". Bo laughed as she kissed the woman and pulled her closer.
"I want to marry you tomorrow, Bo". Lauren whispered. She looked up and her words went unheard. The Succubus was asleep. "Get your sleep. Tomorrow night you will need all of your strength". The Doctor smiled and settled down again.
TBC