Bo
Bo stared straight ahead at the road in front of them. So many thoughts were running through her head. She thought back to when she found the Fae. A whole world that she knew nothing about. She knew of humans thanks to her upbringing. But an upbringing only gets you so far in life. Now it was her turn. Her turn as an adult to fix the mess she'd made of her adult life. Taking a deep breath, she changed the positions of her hands on the steering wheel.
She thought about when she met Lauren. After meeting the Fae, she wondered what kind the Doctor was. When she admitted she was human, the brunette was stunned for a second. Why would humans want to be around these assholes? Nadia was Lauren's reason, but the Doctor in her looked fascinated. Then she looked at Bo. The thought gave the woman chills. This gorgeous, and hella smart woman was actually looking at her. Bo never thought she would deserve, or find someone as pure, and as beautiful as Lauren.
She jumped a bit when she felt Lauren move in the seat beside her. The doctor hadn't said much either. But what was there to say between them? After everything that they've been through, they were finally in a good place. Which brought the Succubus back to her thoughts. Gone were the days of hating her mother for kicking her out. Gone were the days of feeling sorry for herself, because she thought she was a monster. Would a monster ever be loved like Lauren does her? If she really thought about it. It wasn't getting caught by the Fae that brought her to them. It was fate. That first whiff of Lauren's perfume. That first tingle when her golden locks accidentally touched Bo's skin when she leaned forward to listen to her heart. Bo was sure that moment spiked her heart rate, but Lauren didn't mention it. Although Bo blushed when she turned away.
"You're awfully quiet over there". Lauren said gently.
"I'm sorry babe. I was just thinking of when I found the Fae, and you immersed in this crazy world". Bo smiled softly.
"Ahh. I admit I was fascinated, but then again it wasn't exactly a 9-5 either. But what brought that on? Lauren asked curiously.
"I'm just tired of the shit Lauren, and it's time that I truly grow up, and fix what I can. This is nobody's fault but mine. I was never good with words. Succubus can look like we're playing the field. But I know I hit a home run with you. I have to take responsibility for Kenzi and all the other shit. Nobody believed me at my words because my actions said something else. I know I've made promises before, but this time I'm really going to follow through on it. I promise you Lauren, our lives won't always be like this. One mess after another. That promise starts right now. I have no idea what I'm going to say, or do about Kenzi. But if she wants to stay alive, she needs to stop pissing mom off". Bo said as she turned down a long, dark street.
Lauren sighed. "Bo the Fae world has always been chaotic. Given I'd never seen a bold human like Kenzi before taking crazy risks and damning the consequences, but there will always be something going on".
"Screw that Lauren. Our lives will be normal, or else". Bo said angrily.
Lauren squeezed Bo's free hand, and they finally arrived wherever the hell Aife had stashed Kenzi for the moment.
Bo parked, and removed her seat belt. She sighed, and turned in her seat. "Lauren you don't have to get out, I can handle this".
"I'll be fine Bo. I wish you wouldn't do this! Lauren snapped.
"I love you Lauren. That means all of you. Wanting to protect you, even your mental state. We don't know how Kenzi's going to react when Mom removes her thrall. I love you for coming with me, but really Kenzi's my problem. I just don't want you to get upset". Bo whispered.
"I'm stronger than that. I thought you knew that". Lauren sighed.
"I do know that Lauren. I really do. But you've put up with enough. You really have. Especially from me and my shit". Bo said leaning back in her own seat.
"Bo you upset is upsetting me. I'm not as meek as all that. Whatever is in there we need to face it, together. I've been through a lot worse than Kenzi". Lauren said staring at the woman.
"I'm sorry". Bo said pulling the doctor into a tight bear hug.
"Don't be sorry. I'm glad you're saying whatever's on your mind. We need that. I need it". Lauren whispered as she buried her nose into Bo's hair. "I love you".
"I love you too". Bo said. Gently pulling back, she kissed the side of Lauren's head
The women blushed in embarrassment when they noticed Aife leaning against her car.
"Sorry. We were talking". Bo said.
"It's ok". Aife nodded, and waited for the women to walk across the parking lot.
Aife nodded again, and the doors to the building were opened for them. The women walked a small distance before they entered a small room. The room was bright, and Kenzi sat alone at a table.
Ever the doctor Lauren was reading her body language. She looked way too calm to be Kenzi.
Aife walked over, and touched Kenzi's shoulder. She blinked a few times before she spoke.
"Bo". Kenzi said coldly.
"Ok. So we're getting right to it? Fine. What the fuck were you thinking trying to get my blood?! Bo exploded.
"I wasn't going to do anything bad with it. I just wanted to change some things. Like Trick could." Kenzi replied.
"That's always been a problem of yours Kenzi, you think this is a magic trick, and in case you've forgotten, Trick is dead. My blood in the wrong hands could be dangerous, and you know that! Bo screamed.
"What are these things you wanted to change? Me? Lauren? Aife asked as she circled the table.
"I wouldn't tell you". Kenzi said raising an eyebrow.
"There's nothing we can do with her, that she'll ever learn". Aife said.
"You need to learn right now Kenzi. I'm not playing this shit anymore. I have a family to build and look forward to. Since I can't trust you not to do this shit again. Maybe that restaurant was the safest place for you". Bo said as Lauren rubbed her back. If the Succubus surfaced, Kenzi was doomed.
"Bo? Lauren said softly.
"I'm fine". Bo said softly.
Bo took a seat in front of Kenzi, and looked her dead in her eyes. "I think the Fae world was always alluring to you. Especially after I claimed you. Perhaps that was my ignorance and youth thinking you were grown enough to handle it. But if this is how you were going to repay me, I remove my claim because as long as you have it, you will always take advantage of it. That was my fault too, because I didn't understand back then what it really meant. Before you open your mouth, and try to blame Lauren. This is not about her. It's about you. You were scamming the Fae that day at the bar until that fool was about to assault you or worse. I took a much needed vacation with Lauren, and you tried to scam me too. This is no longer a party that you can sleep off a hangover. This is my life, my legacy, and my family. After years of misery, I'm finally in a good place in my life. I don't know what you're going to do with the rest of yours, but I hope you grow up, and live a long life. That's the best that I can wish for you".
Kenzi took a deep breath, and spoke too. "I had been on the streets just as long as you had, if not longer. I had nothing but an abuse condoning mother whom I could never go home to. My body was my best asset in her mind. The many men that came and went from our house made it look like a brothel. So yeah I ran. I ran and broke the law. Slept in alleys, or empty buildings. I was heading back to my next mark when the punk on the elevator became too friendly. Then you saved me. I saw how you did it, and I loved it. I thought I'd found a friend. Someone big and strong enough to protect me. I thought I'd found a new family. Someone that would always be there for me. Protect me like a sister, like I tried to do for you time and time again. Like when you fought your mother. You were scared of her. That's why we went to Lauren, so you'd know how to fight a Succubus. With a little help from Dyson and Trick whom I convinced to write in his blood, we saved you. So yeah. I know what I was going to be able to do had I gotten my hands on your blood or hers. I would've made it so that noone would put their hands on me again, and have the life I've always wanted. Filled with riches, protection, and possibly love again someday. But looking at you now, I don't want your blood because that would make us blood sisters, and you're not even a friend to me now. Not when you tossed me aside for them. The doctor you cried in pain, and in anger over when she left you".
"You will not do that! You will not make this about Lauren! She wasn't the one trying to play a dangerous game with my blood! Bo snapped with a hint of blue in her eyes.
"It was always about Lauren..or Dyson...or Tamsin. I can't keep up anymore! Kenzi snapped back.
Bo growled as the Succubus begged to be set loose.
"We're done here". Lauren said as she placed her hand on Bo's shoulder.
"Aife. We have company". Mason said stepping into the room.
"This is too much! Aife laughed after she walked outside.
Bo rolled her eyes. What the hell was going on now?
"Tamsin. Vex". Bo and Lauren said in unison.
"We just want Kenzi". Tamsin said.
"Like hell we do. I want the doctor to remove her bloody thrall! Vex screamed. He was leaning on a raggedy truck Tamsin had found, and hotwired to get them there.
Lauren laughed. "I could have made you hold something a lot more embarrassing than your ass".
"Get the hell out of here Tamsin". Bo snapped.
"I know you're mad at me. But I just want Kenzi. She's like a mother to me". Tamsin said softly.
"We haven't decided what we're going to do with Kenzi yet. We certainly can't release her back into the Fae world, human world, or whatever world you belong to now". Aife laughed.
Tamsin wanted to knock that smile off of Aife's face. But if she did, she would immediately die, and where would that leave Kenzi?
"How did you even find us? Bo asked.
"I know Clyde too. He owes me an eternity of favors". Vex said.
"None he'll live long enough to cash in. Mason! Aife screamed.
"Yes ma'am". Mason shifted, and left the group.
"Burn the whole place down Mason! Aife screamed.
Vex groaned. He loved that place.
"Are you going to help me or not?! Vex screamed.
Lauren was annoyed, and snapped her fingers.
"Bloody hell. This is no better! Vex screamed.
"You just said help you, and I did". Lauren laughed.
Aife burst into hysterics. "Damn I love this woman! She smiled high fiving Lauren.
Bo paced back, and forth. She was ready to go see Sam. But more importantly than that, she was going to get time alone again with Lauren. This was her mess. There weren't a lot of options. She was still beyond livid that Kenzi wanted their blood. That stuff made her dangerous.
"I've got it. Vex will claim her. Hell he can claim them both". Bo said suddenly.
Lauren and Aife looked at each other, and shrugged.
"What? Claim who? Vex asked.
"Kenzi, and Tamsin". Bo replied.
"I will not! I was well away from here! Vex screamed.
"Lauren would you be willing to restore him to his original self? Bo asked.
"If he claims Kenzi, and Tamsin? Lauren laughed.
"Exactly". Bo said.
"I'd consider it with a few conditions". Lauren said.
"I'm way ahead of you babe. Vex for your freedom. Lauren will remove her thrall. Then you will be held responsible for Kenzi, and Tamsin. They must stay away from Lauren's clinic, and the Dal. They're never to plot to overthrow any Fae again. They're also not to come around us uninvited, not that we'd have reason to trust them again". Bo said.
Vex groaned in agony. He wasn't a babysitter. Kenzi and Tamsin were practically children with their antics, but if he ever wanted to be a Mesmer again, he had to make a decision.
"I agree". Vex said.
"Then follow me". Bo said. The Succubus turned, and walked back towards the building.
Kenzi jumped seeing the larger group slowly walk in. "Kenzi you're free to go. You've been claimed"
"I knew you would change your mind Bo! Kenzi screamed with glee.
Bo held her hand up. "I didn't claim you, Vex did".
Kenzi frowned.
"Understand you're not to plot anything. You're never to go to Lauren's clinic, or come around us, uninvited. Vex will be responsible for you, and everything you do". Bo explained.
"What kind of life is that? Kenzi asked.
"A living one". Lauren replied.
Kenzi froze, and bit her lip. No this woman wasn't mocking Kenzi's humanity. Wasn't she a human, not five minutes ago? She closed her eyes to try and change her thoughts. Surely they were reading her aura too. Especially Aife who stood far away, but was paying just enough attention.
"I know you don't like it Kenz, but at least we'll be safe, and alive". Tamsin said softly.
Kenzi appreciated Tamsin's words, but none of them were Bo. They'd gone through so much. How could they be over this easily? She had to grow up on the streets of Toronto. Which meant she had to be clever. Wanting and getting their blood would've done wonders to improve her quality of life. Bo was now living far better than Kenzi ever did. She has a family in Aife and Lauren. They all know kids are coming somewhere down the line, and Kenzi's going to miss out on all of that because no matter how powerful Vex is, he's not a Succubus. She sighed heavily. "Fine".
"Well finally, we can get the hell out of here! Aife laughed.
Lauren nodded, and took Bo's hand. "Lets go home, she said softly. This wasn't easy for Bo. Nobody was popping champagne bottles. But Bo needed this. She needed to get everything she said off of her chest. Vex would stick to his commitment because he knew the penalties if he didn't.
"Not one fuck up, Vex". Bo said quietly.
Vex rolled his eyes, but nodded. At least his hands were free. He even tested his Mesmer by picking up a pipe that was on the floor. He waited until the doctor and both succubus had cleared the building.
"C'mon lets go. We need to find out what Tamsin is. We need to be quick about it too. But know, I'm no babysitter, so don't go making trouble for me. I've still got a few friends left in the Fae world, and I want to keep them". Vex sighed heavily.
Tamsin and Kenzi looked at each other, and followed him out. Vex took them to his old club, and left them while he made a few calls in his office.
"Don't worry, I still know a few people too". Tamsin said as she grabbed a bottle of Vodka, and poured them a few shots. She screamed when the liquor burned her throat as it went down. That was new.
"So this is it? Tossed aside again because Bo couldn't see that I was trying to save us. Save myself. I'm not a freaking Fae, I can't just up, and go anywhere in the world. I can't afford expensive meals, and trips. Hell I can't even afford a hotel room in the cheapest hotel.". Kenzi said.
"I think we cursed ourselves". Tamsin said.
"How's that? Kenzi asked.
"We wrote in Trick's book, remember? Maybe he finished it, or the book did it out of spite. Or the words merged with another curse". Tamsin replied.
"Oh. Yeah". Kenzi sighed as she held her glass for more liquor. She had forgotten about that. Trick probably found out too. After she'd been stealing from him, he was probably pissed off about everything.
She shook her head. She'd seriously forgotten how dangerous Bo and Aife's blood can be. Hell Bo literally almost married a thralled Ryan. Even as a doctor, Lauren always wore gloves when injecting Bo with something. Especially when she'd been told about that.
"You two are not about to clear my bar of liquor. I've found a safe house for the two of you to live in". Vex said.
"You're not going to live with us? Kenzi asked.
"Sorry I have a reputation in this colony, and I don't need people knowing I live with a human, and whatever the hell Tamsin is. By the way, are you sure you're not a Cabbit? Vex laughed.
"It's not funny asshole, and I've already tested that theory". Tamsin said.
"Lets go, and I'm hoping this place has a bathtub or shower". Kenzi groaned as they walked out of the building.
Lauren and Bo
Aife acknowledged that Bo needed Lauren more than she needed her mother, and besides she needed to see what Mason had done to Clyde. He was probably maimed by now. So Lauren and Bo had returned home. Bo sat quietly on the couch while Lauren ordered dinner for the night. She put her phone in her pocket, and picked Bo up, and carried her out to the patio.
The weather was nice, and the stars were beautiful. Bo still hadn't said anything.
"Bo? Lauren said quietly.
"I know. I just need time. She'll be ok. Vex likes her, a little". Bo said taking a glass of water from Lauren.
"You're not a monster Bo. Any other Fae would've killed her." Lauren said rubbing Bo's back.
"Let's go tonight". Bo said suddenly turning to Lauren.
"Go? Lauren asked.
"Let's go see Sam tonight. There's nothing keeping us here. Mom said herself that your clinic is running smoothly. The sooner we go, the sooner we can come back. Get started on our family". Bo replied
"Ok. After dinner". Lauren said softly. Bo nodded.
The food arrived, and the women ate outside. After a considerable amount of time had passed, they showered, and packed some fresh clothes, and shoes.
Lauren looked at Bo. Maybe this was a good time for them to get away again. Aife has been a great mother to Bo lately, the Succubus needs a good father too. Sam was the reason Bo learned how to love. The Fae were never emotion filled beings, and Bo was a big surprise to their world.
They climbed into one of the Hummers and were on their way. They hadn't called Sam again yet, because Bo wanted to surprise him.
Clyde's
"Clyde. Clyde. Clyde. What did you think I would do? Aife asked as she circled the man's body. He wasn't dead yet, but he was slowly dying.
"Can I? Mason asked.
"Of course my boy. Go and get yourself cleaned up". Aife smiled, and waved him off.
Mason nodded, and ran off. There was nothing left of Clyde's but the mangled mess Aife was talking to.
"Aife...I'm sorry". Clyde choked out.
"You've known me far too long to know apologies are just words. You sent that Mesmer to ambush us. So I sent my panther to ambush you. I know every bite he takes is deadly, so you'll soon be dead. I just wanted to make sure the last face you'll see is mine". Aife laughed as the man finally succumbed to his wounds.
TBC