The Dark Fae compound
Evony stomped back into her compound. She was livid. Lauren had killed two of her best goons but thankfully she still had Bruce. Well he chose to stay behind and that was a good decision because he had stuff to do.
For all that she had done for Lauren in the last few months, this was how she repaid her. The best Doctor she had on staff just left her. She didn't think Lauren's accommodations or rank in the Lab was that shabby or unlivable. Her Genius was never lost on the Morrigan even when she was with the Light Fae.
The Light Fae. Those idiots wouldn't know a Genius even if one bit them in the ass. Wait a minute she thought. If Lauren was as pissed off as she looked all Evony had to do was sit back and watch the fallout. Yes that was an idea. Bide her time and the Succubus would likely be dead in a matter of days.
What she needed was a spy. Someone to be around Lauren at all times and get everything she does on tape. She didn't want to miss a minute of the downfall of the Light Fae. Then only the Dark would exist and rule. She laughed at the thought.
She had already heard of what happened at the Dal and her wish was almost a reality. According to Bruce the word on the street was the Blood King was pissed off that his granddaughter had been wounded. If what Evony suspected was true, she needed to get Lauren back on her side.
She had always wanted Bo to join the Dark Fae so she would have the most powerful among them on her team. But if she got Lauren, for all intents and purposes, she would be the most powerful.
Yeah that's it. Sit back and wait Evony clapped as she sat back in her desk chair. She picked up the paperwork that had been sitting there untouched for days and started looking it over when her phone rung. "What is it?
"Ma'am Dr. Lewis is in the building". Bruce announced quietly. He was preparing to get his ass chewed.
"Don't stop her. Let her come". Evony smiled.
"What? I thought you wanted us to put her in a room". Bruce said.
"Change of plans. Allow the Doctor through". Evony said softly. She didn't want to sound angry because Bruce would likey manhandle Lauren escorting her to Evony.
"Ok we'll be right in". Bruce said hanging up his phone. He didn't know what this was about but he knew never to betray her.
Evony took a deep sigh and listened for footsteps. This was going to be great!
"Well well Dr. Lewis what can I do for you today? Evony asked warmly standing to her feet to greet the Doctor.
Lauren rolled her eyes. The Morrigan was laying it on thick. "I'm here for what you owe me and I intend to collect in full".
"And what would that be? Evony asked.
"Money. Thousands and thousands of dollars". Lauren smirked.
"You know you have been making my life hell these last few days. The Blood King is livid about the Succubus". Evony said softly.
Lauren rolled her eyes again. "Money?
"I want details first. What did you do to the Succubus and tell me it was juicy". Evony beamed.
"No I didn't sleep with her if that's what you're asking". Lauren said annoyed. But this is what happens when you're an ex of Bo's. People assume you stay in her bed.
"Umm no sweetie. What did you do to her? Evony cringed. She didn't want that kind of answer.
"She has a buffet of Fae surrounding her. She will live. Now about my money". Lauren said.
"My my. Has the good Doctor finally let go of the Succubus? Evony laughed.
"Evony I don't have time for this. Either give me my money that I damn well earned or I take it the hard way". Lauren sighed taking a seat. It had been a long day and she was tired of pussyfooting around.
"Fine I will give you your money on two conditions". The Morrigan said.
"And those would be? Lauren asked.
"I don't need Trick up my ass anymore than he already is. First I want your assurance that the Succubus is fine". Evony said with her eyes locked on Laurens.
Lauren half smiled. She didn't want to have to prove that. "Ok fine". She said standing up as Evony backed up. She didn't know what the Doctor was about to do.
Evony's eyes widened when a portal opened before her. It was the inside of the Dal. Bo was still alive. Sprawled out on the floor but alive as Dyson and Trick held her hands. Her eyes were open and her mouth was moving.
"Will you give me my money now or shall I shove you in and she can feed off of you? Lauren laughed. Evony had never looked so scared.
"Well? Lauren asked again.
"Fine. Fine. She's alive". Evony laughed. Bo looked like a truck had run her over.
"Yes she is. Now for my money". Lauren said closing the portal.
"Not so fast Dr. Lewis. I said there are two conditions". Evony said.
Lauren laughed. Everyone wanted to play lately. Fine she would play for a few minutes but nothing more. "What's the second condition?
"You have to join the Dark exclusively". Evony said seriously. There was nothing false about her request. She would have the Dr under her feet and roofs again.
"You mean like a slave? Nope. Been there. Hated that". Lauren laughed. Long days and nights. No pay. Nothing but food scraps she had to steal from Pietra.
"No nothing like that. This time you would be under contract". Evony said showing the paperwork in her hand.
"Fine. Hand it to me". Lauren said. It was just a piece of paper. Evony had always been fair to her even if she was cheap.
"Really? Evony asked. That was too easy even for Lauren.
"Wait you have to sign it first though right as my sponsor? Lauren asked softly.
"Oh of course. You're right and you have very good attention to detail". Evony laughed. This was great. If Lauren remembered about the sponsor, she knows it is a binding contract until one of them dies.
Lauren stood watching Evony. They were on speaking terms but that never meant she would turn her back on her. Not when she had a sharp object in her hands. She knew what she was doing was right. It was the right decision. She felt great about it too.
"Ok Dr. Lewis my signature has dried. Now it's your turn to sign". Evony beamed handing the sheet to Lauren.
Lauren smiled back and took the paper. Turning her back since that was the only pen Evony had she signed it. Turning back around she asked for Evony to call the Archivist. They had to do this properly so there wouldn't be any slip ups or doubts.
"Ladies? The Archivist asked walking in on the tense scene.
"The Morrigan and I have a document that needs to be filed immediately. It is so urgent we need it done and binding within the hour". Lauren said softly.
When Evony noddded her head in his direction, the Archivist took it from Lauren and hurried out of the office.
"Now for my money". Lauren laughed taking a seat.
"Fine. A deal is a deal. How much do you want? Evony asked walking over towards the vault behind her desk.
"Two million dollars". Lauren said seriously.
"Is that all? Girl that's pocket change". Evony laughed pulling out a bag with the money already in it. Lauren didn't need to count it because Evony was the one that made her count it when she had been paid by a client. More like a sucker but still money.
"So now what? Evony asked.
"Now we wait for the Archivist to tell us the deal has been sealed". Lauren said pointing for Evony to sit down.
"I thought you were in a hurry". Evony said.
"Something this big, I wouldn't leave to chance. I want, no I need to make sure it's binding and legal". Lauren laughed.
"You're really serious about this". Evony said eyeing Lauren.
"The Dark has always protected me. Even the Dark in the Succubus. The Light Fae never gave a damn. It's time that I proved my allegiance". Lauren explained softly.
The Dal
"Bo are you ok? Trick asked softly. The Succubus had yet to get up since Lauren left.
"I'm...I'm ok". Bo whispered.
"Bo stop being stubborn you need fo feed". Dyson snapped. How could Lauren do this and to Bo? Bo is a Succubus, one of them needed to be around at all times to heal her when and where she needed it. He was happy to try and fill that need.
"I said I'm ok Dyson". Bo snapped bitterly. That's all Dyson thought about, her feeding and the other things that came with it. She thought about what Hades said. Lauren has her memories which means she knows all about Bo's sex life. She hoped he told the truth about the positions of her sex life. It was one thing for her to know but for Lauren to know too was a bowl of shit for breakfast.
"Trick look at her. She is as white as a sheet. She needs to feed! Dyson growled.
"Bo he's right you need to feed right now. Now can you stand? Trick asked. He didn't like the sight of Bo being on the floor especially since he was still cleaning up from Lauren's first attack.
"I'm fine". Bo said struggling to get up. If she didn't Trick would order Dyson to take her right then and there and in front of the crowd that had gathered when Lauren left. Lauren was a force like they had never seen. She nearly pulled the doors off of the hinges when she pulled them open. She left a smoky trail behind her and they all struggled to breathe. No Fae had ever struggled to breathe like that unless they had been attacked and the only one wounded was Bo.
Bo finally made it to her feet with Trick holding her hands. Dyson tried but she pushed him back.
"Trick! She needs to feed". Dyson said pulling his shirt off.
"What the fuck are you doing? Bo asked noticing Dyson.
"I'm getting ready to help you feed". Dyson answered kicking off his boots.
"Um I never said I was going to feed from you". Bo snapped. Was she really that easy with Dyson? Had Lauren been right about them? She nearly gagged when she thought about Lauren and her memories. She knows how many times she and Dyson had been together. It was the only rule in their relationship and whether they together or not Bo had broken it many times over.
"What? We've always had sex before when you have been wounded. Even when it wasn't severe. Remember that day after you had seen Aife and you came over? Dyson winked licking his lips.
"Well that is not about to happen with you right now". Bo said looking around the room. She would feed but it wouldn't be from Dyson. She cringed when she thought of last night again. There was no telling what Hades would do to Lauren or if he could fix her to see Bo's present memories too.
"You, you and you". Bo said pointing to three Fae standing at the bar.
"Please". Trick nodded in their direction.
The trio started walking towards Bo and she waved them back. "Follow me".
"Bo! Dyson screamed after her but she was already gone. Once he realized she wasn't going to sleep with him, he left. He needed to go on a run or something to keep from hearing the Succubus have sex. He never got the sounds of Bo and Cayden out of his head. Cayden was his brother and friend. How could Bo do that to Dyson? He's all she would ever need.
The Dark Fae compound.
"That is the good shit. You really should suggest this to Trick". Lauren laughed downing some wine.
"Girl why would I ever need or want to see that little bastard? He was making my life hell over what you did to the Succubus. The only thing he'd be happy to talk to me about was your abduction". Evony said tapping her fingers on her desk. Lauren was quite relaxed for someone that just chose a side. She thought she was a sucker for the Unaligned kind.
"Well once the Archivist says this is official. All the Elders will know and report it back to him. They are all close that way". Lauren laughed. Trick was the go to Fae for secrets and backstabbing plots. So what if he was the Blood King. Nobody needed to bow to kiss his ass. Why couldn't they see his only worth is when he writes in his blood. He has no loyalty to anyone. From what Lauren could see in Bo's memories he had no loyalty to Bo either.
"Ohhhh you do have a point. He will likely bust a vein in his head". Evony laughed getting to her feet. She did want to see that in person. Damn films and picture phones.
"Shouldn't be much longer and I do have somewhere else to be but we can all meet up there later". Lauren laughed raising her glass in a preemptive toast. This was going to be a fun day from all that she could see.
Lauren sat back in her chair as she swirled the wine in her mouth. It really was good but not as good as the things she was going to do for herself. This was a new day. A new opportunity to start her quest to get her life back. The life she had been robbed of by her past. The life she had been robbed of by the Fae. The life she had been robbed up thinking she fit in the current status quo.
She wracked her brain for some of Bo's memories. All that everyone said about her was as clear as day. Everything they did and said proved that they don't give a shit about her. It was always their preference for Dyson to be Bo's lover. As if he wasn't flawed. As if he never lied to any of them. As if he couldn't go galloping in the woods and come face to face with a bullet from a hunter's shotgun. He's not immortal but his wolves mate for life shit is silly when a man that has lived thousands of years has never known a love before Bo. Unless his wolf mates for life is a pathetic pick up line that never worked with the women before Bo. Even in his dreams Bo saw how bored Flora was with him in bed. She didn't even moan once, not once. She found herself amused at the thought of Bo moaning her name, she just didn't need the image of Bo imagining them as a threesome in her head. The only time Lauren would bend over for Dyson would be as a gesture from her telling him to kiss her ass.
Even Kenzi. Kenzi thinks Lauren is bossy, territorial and controlling? Bossy? Bo did whatever the fuck and whomever the fuck she wanted when she wanted. Territorial? No that would be telling Bo that Lauren's never going to love her. Territorial is hiding Aife under Trick's orders or shall she say under dick's orders.
Controlling? Controlling is doing everything and saying everything you can to keep Bo away from Lauren. Controlling is getting Dyson's love back for him so Bo would pick anyone but Dr. Freeze.
Lauren shifted in her seat. Bo's memories were becoming quite frequent so the next episode wouldn't be easy to sit still over. Bo had been hit by a car on a case when she was pretending to be a Psychologist. She was bleeding internally.
Lauren closed her eyes. There was Bo in a Police station full of Fae. She had seen her walk around with a bullet in her after the Lich shot her and fed from them to heal. She knows how to mass chi suck so why didn't she do that at the Police station? Tamsin was there along with 15 other cops from what Lauren could see. So why would she have sex with Dyson to heal? Why did she enjoy it only to come to Lauren and lie and say that it didn't mean anything? That there were no feelings for anyone.
Today? Today they all know that was a lie. Bo knew it the minute she came out of her Dawning but did she say anything? No. And do you know why? She wanted to have her cake and eat it too. Why did she never say Lauren was it for her to Lauren? Why didn't she ever say she knew he had his love back and it didn't matter? She didn't. I will live the life I choose? Shouldn't that be I will live the lie I choose?
Stop it Lauren. Lauren chided herself. Get out of Bo's memories.
"Dr. Lewis if you are done Faedreaming the Archivist is back". Evony laughed. She had been talking to Lauren for almost ten minutes and wasn't getting a response.
"Sorry. So it's done? It's official? Lauren asked standing and looking at the Archivist.
"Yes ma'am. It's all done and official". The Archivist answered.
"How soon until the announcement can be made? Lauren asked softly.
"As early as this afternoon". The Archivist answered.
"The good Doctor wants it announced at the Dal Riata. Surely we can accommodate her request". Evony said.
"Of course. I'll set it up". The Archivist said walking out of the room.
"Look Evony I really have somewhere to be. I will meet you there. Just text me when you are there". Lauren said picking her money up.
"Honey for this occasion I will call you from my limo". Evony said clapping her hands.
"Excellent. I will see you soon". Lauren said walking out of the door.
"This is going to be delicious. Please let the Succubus be there". Evony laughed once she was sure Lauren was out of earshot.
"Dr. Lewis will you be needing anything else? The Archivist asked as he held the door open for her.
"No. Thank you for your help Cedric, that will be all". Lauren winked handing him a wad of cash.
"Of course. You do know this will cause a lot of hell now" Cedric answered.
"I'm counting on it! You know what happen if you betray me? Lauren laughed getting into her car.
"Yes of course. I know ma'am". Cedric said bowing. He knew how powerful Lauren is. Even without her powers she could turn him to nothing with her serums.
Lauren was racing down the street. She had so much to do and in so little time. She had to admit she was tired. But sleep would leave her vulnerable. Vulnerable to everything she had been sleeping on and with for over the last few years. She had been sleeping for far too long. She had stuff to do and would fall way behind in her sleep. She thought about yesterday and what the Fae must have thought and been thinking. They never took to anyone with new powers before or being new in town. Look at how they treated Bo but even she was becoming power happy. Lauren hoped she wasn't starting to look that way. She wasn't on a power trip, she was just trying to show them they were not going to walk over or mock her anymore. Not even the other human among the group. She rolled her eyes when her phone rung. What fresh hell awaited her on the other end?
"Good news Dr. Lewis everything is in place. We have the Dal reserved for the announcement". Evony beamed.
"That soon? How did you get Trick to agree to that? Lauren asked rubbing her head.
"When I call he listens. Besides that place is for both Light and Dark and since this joyous news affects both, he agreed". Evony laughed with glee.
"Ok I will see you there". Lauren sighed. This was shit. She had almost forgotten about the contract. She was actually headed somewhere else. To start on her real plan before she went to the Dal. She floored the car like a cop on a high speed chase and was there within minutes. The sooner it's over the sooner she could leave. They had no idea what was coming. She laughed.
Lauren stormed into the Dal and heard Dyson's growl. "Dog if you come near me, I will neuter your ass".
"Lauren don't make threats in my bar. My regular customers are too scared to come here as it is". Trick said softly.
"Now now Blood King. Mind your manners. Dr. Lewis is a guest of mine". Evony laughed. She loved to stick it to Trick. He was always a pompous ass when anyone did anything that he didn't like.
"I told you what she did to Bo. Violence won't be tolerated in here today". Trick snapped. He had agreed to allow them to use the Dal but that didn't mean he trusted either one of them. He didn't think Bo would recover even after she healed. But then again he knew nothing of Bo's powers. He only knew what his blood could do.
He and Aife never discussed Bo's father. But Trick suspected he had to be powerful and evil. None of which he wanted around Bo.
"If the Succubitch is so wounded then why aren't you attending to her? Evony laughed. Who was Trick trying to kid? She had seen Bo thanks to Lauren and would have assumed she healed with the wolf.
The trio watched as the Dal filled up with a large crowd. Lauren recognized most of them as Dark Fae. Evony had gotten the word out about her newest signee. Lauren half smiled.
"Where is Bo? Lauren asked.
"Nowhere you will be going". Trick said.
"Oh? I don't have to go anywhere". Lauren laughed touching her head and closing her eyes. It took her a few minutes to spot Bo's location. She laughed and Evony jumped at the sound.
"Lauren what is it? Evony asked.
"Bo's healing with three men who look nothing like Dyson, Ryan or Rainer". Lauren laughed again.
Evony smirked. Now Ryan was a hot one. She hated to let him go besides he was working on taking down the Dark Fae leader so he could take her place. She imagined his dead body was nothing but bones in the Light Fae dungeon.
Lauren's face turned red when Evony mentioned the Light Fae dungeon as Bo's memories clouded her head again.
When the moment passed she crushed the glass in her hand and the crowd watched it fall to the floor. What they weren't expecting to see was Lauren's hand heal itself in a matter of seconds.
"Lauren I warned you not to start". Trick said.
"For once I agree with the blood dork. Calm yourself Doctor. Remember this is a special occasion". Evony said taking a sip of wine and nodded for the Archivist to begin.
Lauren took a deep breath. She had forgotten about the ceremony again. For the time being it would be her focus but she would not allow the memories she just had to go unspoken about.
"I will get Bo". Dyson said softly never taking his eyes off of Lauren.
"Ok but you won't like what you are about to see her doing". Lauren laughed taunting the wolf. Then she shuddered at the thought. She shuddered at the thought of Bo riding Dyson but laughed when she nearly drained him. He almost looked human. She laughed at how the Succubus was tiring him out but Bo had gone many, many rounds with her. She imagined Bo and Dyson were the equivalent to a puppy trying to catch up with a Cheetah.
Lauren was right. Bo was still healing and Dyson didn't like what he saw. She never did those things with him and with such force. She never held onto him like that with her eyes flashing blue only black. She never smiled in that way either. He remembered that night he begged her to look at him but she was insistent on keeping her eyes closed. She was insistent on trying to forget who she was in bed with. He knew she was thinking of someone else but he didn't care. He wanted Bo however he could get her but he never had her like what his now closed eyes had witnessed.
"Bo. Trick needs us upstairs". Dyson said. He had already called Kenzi up from the lair. She was already knocking drinks back.
"For what? Bo snapped. Dyson had interrupted her and she wasn't in the mood for his antics.
"It's a signee Ceremony". Dyson said.
"A what? Bo asked. She had never heard of such a thing.
"It's when a Fae has chosen a side". Dyson said softly with his head bowed. Why did he come down here? Lauren had warned him even if she did it cruelly.
"I will be up when I'm done". Bo said pulling more Chi. When they heard the most hellacious horn sound, Bo was done. She gathered herself together and nodded for her healers to follow Dyson upstairs. They hadn't made a mess but Bo looked around to make sure nothing had been broken.
When the Morrigan nodded towards the Archivist, he started to speak as Lauren settled down far away from both of them.
"Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for coming. As of this afternoon we have a new signee to the Dark Fae. The Morrigan has asked that I make this quick so without further ado, I present the new Dark Fae, Dyson Thornwood". The Archivist started the clapping and congratulations.
The Morrigan slowly turned one eye to Lauren and watched what looked like a smile trying to be born. Who was she kidding? Lauren was trying not to laugh. This was huge and against Fae laws, Light or Dark. No person shall sign any contract while associated with another side. That was considered treason. The punishment was death or centuries in a dungeon. Either way it worked for the Morrigan.
"Dyson?! What have you done? Trick screamed at his old friend.
"I...I didn't do this! It has to be a Trick, trick". Dyson snapped. He was furious. He knew what it all meant too.
"Now you two can debate about this all you want but with the paperwork now being official and Elders on both sides in attendance, the help must be taken into custody immediately". Evony laughed. This was too delicious for words. She didn't care if she was swindled out of millions, this was repayment enough.
"Trick! They can't'! Dyson screamed.
"What did you do when you left here this afternoon? Trick asked.
"I...I went for a run. I never went near the Dark Fae compound". Dyson said.
"Well that's the only place a Dark Fae contract can be found". Evony laughed.
"Sponsor. We all have a sponsor! All I have to do is find who signed under sponsor". Dyson said. This was sure to be cleared up now.
"Let me see that contract". Trick asked of the Archivist.
"Ok but I assure you, that is is legit". The Archivist said.
Trick looked the contract over. It had everything it was supposed to have watermarks, a Dark Fae crest and signatures. He handed it back and bowed his head.
"Trick? What? I'm cleared right? Dyson asked.
"No. The document is legal". Trick said softly.
"What? You can't be serious! Dyson screamed.
Bo and Kenzi both stood back looking at them. Dyson was so loyal to Trick. Had Bo's rejection of him earlier caused him to switch sides that easily?
"It's legal boy and there is nothing the barkeep can do! An Elder screamed. They had other things to do besides going back and forth.
"Yes there is. Tell me who my sponsor is. Then I can convince them to tear up the contract". Dyson said.
"Your sponsor is the Morrigan". Trick said. He couldn't believe Dyson would do this.
"That's right doggy I'm your sponsor and you're not getting out of that contract so off to your death or the dungeons". Evony laughed.
Dyson shook his head. This was horrible. How did his life turn upside down in a matter of minutes. He really did go on a run. Nobody had seen him and he didn't talk to anyone so he didn't have an alibi.
"Dyson did anyone see you after you left here to go on this run as you claim? Trick asked.
"No. I went alone". Dyson said.
"Enough Blood King he must go! Evony said.
"She's right Dyson. The Elder's guards will take you away. I will try to think of something". Trick said. But he knew there was nothing he could do. He saw Dyson's signature many times so there was no mistaking it. Evony's was legit too.
The guards grabbed Dyson and he growled. This was embarrassing and in front of everyone. Every Fae he knew.
The crowds watched him being escorted out among gasps and small bouts of laughter. Dyson had apparently made a few enemies on both sides.
Lauren had been sitting at the end of the bar but had full sight of everything that had just went down. Sipping her beer she watched them take Dyson out. Once they were out the doors she perked up her ears, and just as she thought Dyson shifted.
The guards came running back in with their clothes a bit torn. "Ma'am he escaped".
"Go after him! Evony and the other Elders ordered.
"Now who's running from the Fae". Lauren laughed internally. She hadn't nor would ever forget when he left her out there by herself. When he told her it wasn't safe to come home. When he lied over and over again. The shit he subjected her to for years with the Light Fae. Now he was running from both. She hoped it was hunting season. Taking her notepad out of her bag she scratched his name off of her list.
"Lauren". Bo's soft voice called out to the Doctor.
"Bo". Lauren said with a bit of a bite.
"Lauren I'm glad you're here. We need to talk". Bo said.
"Oh? I thought you'd be running after the dog. Or the other three that looked like Dyson, Ryan and Rainer". Lauren said taking a sip of her beer.
"You know about Ryan? Asked a shocked Bo but then again it hit her that Lauren now carried her memories.
"Yes. I know how he told you that I was locked in the dungeon and you did nothing. You barely blinked. I thought at least as friends you would care about that". Lauren snapped.
"Lauren I did care. I do care and we are friends". Bo said softly as she slowly set down on the barstool next to Lauren.
"Ok so tell me friend. Why did you wake Nadia up just to kill her? Lauren snapped crushing another beer glass in her hand.
TBC