Lauren
In spite of what everyone thinks. I did everything that I could do for him. I have been a Doctor a lot longer than I was a slave to the Light Fae. The bomb had done more damage than I knew how to heal with my human hands.
We didn't have much of his medical history on file because he had never been this wounded. Never had any illnesses or injuries that pills couldn't cure. He was Fae. There was no blood other than what he had in his veins. He didn't have a family or never spoke of one. He was the Ash and likely knew having family would make him a target.
The only thing I knew to do was to put him on life support. I am sure if he could talk his superior arrogance would surface telling me he didn't need a machine. But I'm a Doctor. I value all life. If I didn't I would have pulled the plug on him myself. Then I would grab my things, her and be gone.
Gone from the Fae. Gone from orders. Gone from bullies. Gone from days and days of the humiliation of wearing this damn necklace. I have always hated it. If I were going to wear jewelry it should be my choice. A gift I bought for myself or some love bought for me. I was lucky though. Others had tattoos on them showing their ownership.
But he was dead and we were gone.
I curled up tighter pressing my arms against my legs to keep them close to me. I had no choice. I had to come here. To the darkness. To the cold. To this morgue.
While I was signing the Ash's death certificate that was to be given to the Elders and kept in the archives, I heard whispers. But it was loud enough for me to know what was said. They wanted me gone. I was to be taken to the farthest part of the colony and then disposed of. With the Ash dead, I had noone to plead to. He had always listened to me even if he never agreed with me all of the time.
They blamed me for his death saying I had lost a step or two. They were out looking for Bo's mother and they were out to show me the same fate that awaited her.
I had to go. I gathered as much as I could of everything that I loved, everything that I could carry and headed to Nadia's room. I disguised myself as someone else. Since the compound had been bombed. I convinced them that the equipment in her room had been damaged and needed to be fixed or else their hold on Dr. Lewis would die. I told them my tools to fix it were in the body bag. Dumb guards believed me too. Since they had said I would be removed in a couple of days, I knew I had time. But I really didn't.
I also heard what they said about Nadia. She wasn't sick all of these miserable years. She was cursed. I had to think of a way to get her and myself out. That's why I found a gurney and a body bag. I put a skeleton in it.
I had dressed in a ball cap and black clothes. They thought I was just a repairman and not Dr. Lewis. Once I was in I had to work quickly.
I walked over to Nadia's pod and prayed that this would work. I pulled the power and opened it. She looked like she was only sleeping. Getting out of my feelings I picked her up and gently laid her down on a blanket on the floor. I immediately pulled the skeleton from the bag and placed it inside of the pod. Pulling a small pair of scissors from my pocket, I cut some of Nadia's hair off of her head and threw it over and around the skeleton's head. I secured the pod again and bent down to pick Nadia up.
Luckily for me she had lost some weight so I wasn't struggling putting her into the body bag. I kissed her on the forehead before I zipped it up. Once everything looked like normal, I pushed the button alerting them that I was coming back out.
Because just about everyone was out looking for Bo's mother, the compound wasn't as guarded. The guards that were here were either guarding Nadia or stationed near the Ash's body as he lay in state so that the Fae on both sides could come and pay their respects.
I thought of Bo for a minute but couldn't keep my focus on her. Besides word had quickly spread about her and Dyson sleeping together again. That was something I had been constantly mocked with. It was like walking the halls in high school. People always whispered and pointed.
She had promised me a talk but the word around the compound was she had fought her mom and gone home with Kenzi. I was no match for her. I wasn't even worthy of her keeping her promise. It wouldn't have been a long talk. Just long enough to tell her about Nadia. But since she was ignoring my calls, I gave up trying to tell her.
I swallowed that pity and pushed Nadia down the hall. I had punched tiny holes into the bag so that she could breathe until I got us somewhere far away that I could find someone to start treating whatever they cursed her with. I was just happy that she was still alive. Had I known that I would have pulled her from the pod years ago. Then I wouldn't look like an idiot talking to the girl in the plastic bubble.
They kept a truck on standby as they were going to move the Ash in a few days for a proper sendoff. Once I made it to the doors. I told the guards that I had an Elder that needed to be moved before the Ash. They helped me to load Nadia into the truck.
We drove for what felt like two miles and they pulled over to get gas. Taking a needle I lunged at the guard on the passenger side and injected him with a strong sedative. Strong enough for the Fae that is. Once I saw him pass out, I opened the door and pushed him out. Climbing into the driver's seat, I started the truck and took off at a high speed.
Once I thought I was far enough away I opened the bag allowing her some real air to breathe. Climbing back into the driver's seat. I took off.
Bo and Kenzi.
The ladies had spent most of the night cleaning up the clubhouse. Bo wanted everything to be fresh since she and Dyson were about to make a fresh start. The next morning they showered and had breakfast.
"So are we going to meet this new client together or am I going solo? Kenzi asked.
"Can you just go and get the details? I have to go and see Lauren". Bo said sipping her coffee.
"Ugh why are you going to see her? I thought you and Dyson were it now". Kenzi groaned. She never understood Bo's fascination with the Doctor.
"I have to return something to her and I did promise her that we would talk". Bo said.
"Damn girl I thought you were just bullshitting her so that she would help you with Aife". Kenzi laughed. She could always tell when Bo was running game on someone.
"Well I do have something important to give her and then I can tell her about me and Dyson". Bo sighed. This was going to be rough. She didn't like this one bit but Dyson did help her beat Aife so she owed him big.
"Oh! You're going to give her that necklace back, that you could use for you lurve fests with Dyson and then kick her deserving ass to the curb. Ok. Gotcha". Kenzi said.
"I can't keep this necklace, they might trace it back to Lauren and it will give me a reason to start our talk. She might not like what I have to say but it has to be said if Dyson and I are going to go forward". Bo explained.
"Ok I will handle our new client and you can handle your client". Kenzi laughed. Lauren was about to get all and everything she deserved. Sleeping with Bo on the Ash's orders was bullshit and some real shit was about to hit her cold ass in the face.
"Thanks Kenzi. I owe you one". Bo smiled softly.
"Girl if you're going to see Lauren, I owe you for not taking me with you on that awkward shituation". Kenzi said.
"Well I'm headed out. The quicker I get there, the quicker I can get it over with". Bo said taking a cup of coffee to go. She didn't want to be a bitch to Lauren but she did owe her. She didn't have to help her get the Koushang and she honestly didn't know how much it helped in her fight. All she knew was that she felt close to Dyson as she and Aife fought.
Local hospital.
"Well now if you're counting bodies, I have one for you". Aife laughed dropping a dead Doctor at her feet.
"Who? Who is that? Lauren asked.
"Sweetie I don't know and I don't care. He's dead, this is a human morgue and that's all you need to know". Aife laughed turning as she walked out.
"Damn it. That was close". Lauren whispered walking over to the dead body. She was sure the woman hadn't recognized her. She had been in the morgue so long she knew she must smell like the dead by now.
"Taft? Isaac Taft? His badge read. It can't be the man was a genius in the medical field. Lauren had longed to meet him but she never wanted it to be like this.
When she looked at his mouth she didn't need to know the cause of death. She recognized a Succubus kill. She was sure she had gotten safely far away from the Fae but apparently not and the woman was obviously Fae. Likely the woman Bo fought. She wasn't about to run after her, if she wanted Bo, she would go and find Bo herself.
She could not dwell on her lingering feelings for Bo. Bo had moved on. So she needed to move on too. There was no longer anything holding her or binding her to the Fae. Once she figured out what was wrong with Nadia, they both could be free.
For the moment they were safe in the morgue. It stunk and any shifters the Fae would send after them would never think to look for them there or even detect their scents. It wasn't going to be long though. Lauren just needed time to plot her next move. It wasn't going to be easy pushing a body around all of the time.
But for now Nadia looked dead so the morgue would do. She knew Doctors at the compound but she couldn't risk calling them until she had a burner phone. In her rush to leave she didn't get any of Nadia's files that weren't already in her head.
She thought about using the hospital itself to treat her but that would leave Nadia exposed to any and everyone that came into her room.
She looked Taft over and searched his pockets. Hey it's what they did in the morgue so it wasn't new to her. How many dead bodies had she seen and performed autopsies on over the years? Plenty.
She found a set of keys and his wallet was filled with credit cards and cash.
Bingo she whispered to herself. She knew where his compound was and if she played it smart, she could treat Nadia there nodoby would be the wiser. She just needed to get him in a drawer and out of sight until morning. She had a plan and a new home to prepare for.
"Rest". Lauren said after she checked on Nadia. The hospital had such a high turnover rate, they just thought Lauren was new and accepted her as new to the morgue.
Bo
I had been sitting outside of the Light Fae compound for hours. I was dreading going in. Here I am a big bad Succubus and I was afraid.
I sighed as I slumped down in the driver's seat of my Camaro. What am I going to say to her? Maybe I should just write a note and stick it in the envelope with the necklace.
No. No. I won't do that. We need it and I promised her a talk. I am not sure how she is going to react to this. I hadn't been much talked to her since the night we slept together. Then Dyson had sent me to see her regarding our case and even then I had no choice.
I had planned to keep it professional until she mentioned sex. I mean hello? Did she forget I was in the room? How do you talk to the person that slept with you under suspect circumstances about sex?
I was still hurting. I wanted that night to mean something to the both of us. I was hurt that it only meant business to her. That's all I was to her. A business arrangement.
Snap out of it Bo. You still have Dyson waiting for you. The guy is built. He's loyal and even a bit disobedient. I told him I didn't want his help to fight mom and helped me anyways.
I sighed. I was tired of waiting. All of these thoughts in my head weren't going to do any good until I said them to her. We would never be again and she needs to understand that.
I jumped out of the car and headed inside. I walked past the usual assholes and told them I was there to see Dr. Lewis. They looked at me funny but still allowed me in. I could have pulsed them to allow me through quicker but I wanted this to be a clean entrance and exit.
I took some long deep breaths as I neared her lab. The guards stood in front of me. Now I would use my pulse.
"Don't bother". One said.
"Look I'm just here to see Dr. Lewis". I said.
"What do you know about her? He asked.
"I know she's a Doctor and that I need to see her". I answered. I was already annoyed.
"Take her to the throne room, if she knows the Doctor, she knows more than she's telling us". He nodded towards the other guard.
Further annoyed I walked towards the throne room on my own. I wasn't about to be manhandled when I hadn't done anything wrong but breathe.
Ash Throne Room
"What the hell is going on? I screamed as I rounded the corner.
"Ahh the unaligned Succubus is here? Then why did you bastards call me? The Morrigan laughed.
"I just got here and would somebody mind telling me what's going on? Bo snapped. She knew the Morrigan enough to know that she didn't like her.
"They are looking for the Doctor. They thought I had her. I never work with the humans, I only play with them". The Morrigan laughed knowing that line would get to the bleeding heart Succubus.
"Where is she? Bo asked.
"Sweetie I don't know. But if you were to join the Dark, I would pull all of my resources to find her for you". The Morrigan smirked.
"Somebody is going to tell me what's going on! Bo snapped with her eyes flashing blue.
"The gist is they were set to get rid of her". The Morrigan said standing to her feet.
"What do you mean get rid of her? Bo bristled.
"She couldn't save their precious Ash, so they were going to take her to the farthest part of town and kill her". The Morrigan said.
"You are head of the Dark, how do you know that? Bo asked.
"I know everything and besides I just learned that when I got here". The Morrigan said.
"I need to go". Bo said turning to leave.
"Good luck finding her and you can't send your dog after her". The Morrigan said.
"Why? Bo asked.
"Because she's not an idiot like most of the Fae. She will know how to cover her tracks". The Morrigan said.
"How do you know that? Bo asked.
"I told you I know everything but once you find her you can tell her I can always use her services". The Morrigan winked.
Bo shook her head and ran to her car. Lauren was out there alone and likely in danger from the Fae. She floored the Camaro. She hated having it now because she was in a hurry. Nonetheless she raced back towards the clubhouse.
Slamming on the breaks, she jumped out and left the engine running. Running herself, she all but kicked the door in.
"Uhhh hello Bo? I have a client here! Kenzi snapped pointing to the young dark haired man sitting on the couch.
"Sorry sorry. I just...have stuff to do". Bo sighed. She felt bad but not bad enough to entertain the man.
"Well I will take my business elsewhere then". The man scoffed.
Kenzi watched him storm out and she immediately stormed after Bo.
"What the actual fuck was that Bo? In front a client really? Have you seen my clothes? I need new ones and I can't succubus someone to get them free! Kenzi snapped on the Succubus.
Bo walked over to her dresser, opened a drawer and turned back to Kenzi. "There".
"What's this? Kenzi asked.
"You need to go shopping? Go shopping". Bo said quickly packing a bag.
Kenzi scoffed at the wad of cash in her hands. Bo must have been saving up. She quickly turned her attention back to the Succubus.
"What are you doing...or shall I say where are you going? Kenzi asked as Bo emptied out her weapons locker.
"Lauren is gone. I have to go find her". Bo said almost out of breath from rushing around the room.
"Gone where? Home? That's nothing new". Kenzi said.
"She's left. They were threatening to kill her. I have to get to her before they succeed". Bo rambled off.
"She's fine. She's the Ash's main bitch". Kenzi said.
"The Ash is dead". Bo said softly pushing the last of her weapons into a bag.
"So? She still has protection. She's wearing his dog collar remember? Kenzi said. She was trying really hard not to snap on Bo like she planned on snapping on Lauren the next time she saw her.
"According to the Morrigan since the Ash is dead Lauren doesn't have protection. She's not like you Kenzi she's not claimed by anyone at the moment. She won't be until they elect a new Ash. I can't wait that long. She's a target right now". Bo snapped. All of her anger was surfacing. Anger at the Fae. Anger at herself.
"Ok well let me pack a quick bag and we can go". Kenzi said turning to leave Bo's bedroom.
"No". Bo said.
"No. No what? You're not leaving now? Kenzi asked.
"No you're not coming with me. You will stay here or at the Dal". Bo said.
"Why can't I go with you? We could have a lot fun". Kenzi said dancing in place.
"Because I can read your aura Kenzi. You have never liked Lauren. I still need to talk to her in case you have forgotten about my promise". Bo said.
"What about Dyson? Kenzi asked.
"What about him? I never promised him a talk and I haven't seen him in days". Bo said.
"You can go and talk to him. Fix things between you guys first and then you can find Lauren". Kenzi said.
"No". Bo said again
"No? Now what? Kenzi asked.
"Dyson is a Fae. He can wait. Lauren is a human out there alone. She can't wait". Bo said dragging her clothes and weapon bags behind her.
"Well at least call me when you get wherever the hell you're going". Kenzi demanded.
"Stay at the Dal or here, you're still my claimed human. Perhaps the Dal would be better. Just tell Trick I sent you. Ohhh and don't call me! I need to do this alone". Bo said walking downstairs.
Bo dropped the bag with wheels and pulled it towards the front door. She stopped when she saw Dyson just about to knock.
"Stop her Dyson. She's being foolish". Kenzi said.
"What's going on? Dyson asked softly.
"Did you know the Light Fae is planning to kill Lauren? Bo asked.
"No. I have been away". Dyson said.
"Well they are and she's run off. I have to find her". Bo said.
"Well I have my squad car outside. Let's go". Dyson said.
"No". Bo said.
"There she goes with the no's again". Kenzi said throwing her arms into the air.
"No what? My car is out there! Dyson said peeking his head out of the door.
"No you're not coming". Bo said staring him dead in the eyes.
"What? Why not? Dyson.
"Because your aura matches Kenzi and you have told me many times that you don't like or trust Lauren. So I can't trust you to help me find her". Bo said throwing her bag into the back of the Camaro.
"Bo! Dyson screamed after her.
"You want to help? Watch Kenzi but do not follow me or have me tracked". Bo said starting her car.
"Why didn't you call me? Dyson whispered to Kenzi.
"Dude I was in the middle of a meeting when she came home. She didn't even sit down for two seconds before she stormed upstairs to pack". Kenzi said.
"Damn it". Dyson said looking as Bo sped off.
"What's wrong with you? You look like someone stole something from you". Kenzi said looking the wolf up and down.
"It's nothing. Do you need a ride or are you staying here? Dyson asked.
"Well we are out of liquor. Just give me a few minutes to pack and I will go to the Dal and stay until Bo returns. When she returns". Kenzi said.
"Ok. I'll wait for you on the couch". Dyson said.
Lauren
Well I managed to get back into the same truck and drove away with Nadia again. I used the GPS to track Taft's compound. Hopefully it would be empty.
I had dipped into one of the nurse's stations and gotten me a couple of cups of coffee before we left. I was getting tired and I would sleep once we arrived.
This will be a Doccubus story even though it doesn't look like it yet.