Lauren, Megan, and Vivian.
Sweat was running down Lauren's face, and it tickled when it hit her breast inside of her tank top.
"Keep going Lauren". Vivian said as she stood behind her. Megan was standing in front of her.
The Doctor nodded as she pulled up again, and again. She was doing pull ups. It would help her in the long run until she was able to walk, or feel anything in her legs again. When they were done with that. The Doctor was placed against the wall, and they took turns throwing medicine balls at her. She threw them back as hard as she could.
She was given weights next, and she spent hours on those. She smiled when the bell sounded. It was time for a shower and lunch.
Dark Fae compound
Evony rubbed the back of her neck. Hale had been on her ass all morning about this, about that. For the first time the Morrigan was impressed. Hale had more moxie than any Ash before him. Lachlan was nice and all, but he was an ass just like the rest of them had always been.
She laughed at Hale's demands but in the end they weren't at all unreasonable. She keeps her mouth shut, and so will he.
"Ma'am the Succubus is back". A voice chimed into her office.
"I will see the Succubus". Evony laughed. This should be good if she's coming to her, and not the opposite.
Bo slowly walked in. She wasn't as flashy as she once was. She looked around the office. Evony was alone, and for that she was grateful. The beefcake outside her office were obviously new hires because Bo had never seen them before, and they were unbothered by her beauty, and charm.
"If you are here about that Doctor, I am not listening". Evony said as she stood up and walked in front of her desk.
"I'm here to make a deal with you. I will join the Dark, if you tell me where Lauren is". Bo said softly.
"No". Evony said as she rolled her eyes, and circled back around her desk.
"Evony come on. We all know I was dating Lauren. I don't mean her any harm! Bo said slightly raising her voice.
"But you will hurt her. You have hurt her. My answer is still no". Evony said taking her seat. She shook her head.
"I'm finally offering to join the Dark, and you're seriously telling me no? Bo asked stepping forward.
"On both counts". Evony said leaning back in her chair.
"Why? Bo asked.
"You are still new to the Fae. So I will gladly school your baby nuts. The Ash and I agreed not to provide you any assistance with the Doctor.
I was one of the Fae that Lauren saved in the Congo before she knew we were all Fae. I wanted the Doctor to come and work for the Dark, but the first Ash had already cursed Nadia. That's how I found out Lauren had a gf. He just never knew I was aware of it. Once Lachlan found out that I had handed the nail over to you, he made the next move telling you how to free her.
Lauren has put up with a lot of shit in the Fae world. A lot them want her dead, especially your favorite dog. Lauren saved my life. I will not turn on her for you to hurt her again, and don't tell me that you won't because you're a walking stick of hurt. You will go out, and have sex with whomever you find. But we all know about the Lich and you don't always need sex to heal. Lauren is better off where she is, and you will not get her location out of me". Evony explained.
Bo stood stunned. She had always assumed Evony thought like the rest of the Fae did. That humans were nothing but toys. Even as a Light Fae Doctor, Lauren meant more to the Morrigan than she did to the Succubus standing in her office. Evony was right. Bo going to Lauren now would hurt her because the Doctor clearly wants nothing to do with Bo. She turned, bowed her head, and left the building.
Light Fae compound
Hale sighed hard when he was tapped on his shoulder. He turned around and was face to face with Bo, again.
"No Bo. I know why you're here. Everyone in town knows it". Hale sighed again.
"I have something for Lauren". Bo said softly.
"Tell me what it is, and I will decide if it's for Lauren". Hale said.
"It's classified. But it belongs to Lauren. Can you give it to her? You don't have to tell her it's from me. But the Doctor in her would really appreciate it". Bo said pulling a small envelope from her jacket pocket.
Hale took it. He felt it, and realized what it was. "I will give it to her. Now leave my building".
Bo nodded, and turned to leave. She jumped into her car, and sped away.
One week later
"For the last time! I don't know! Kenzi screamed.
"You have to know! You live with her! Dyson screamed.
"Bo hasn't been home in a little over a week. I don't know where she is! Kenzi said rolling her eyes.
Dyson had showed up to the clubhouse early that morning, and basically pulled Kenzi out of bed. He still couldn't get into Bo's bedroom, and it pissed him off. He was sure Kenzi was hiding Bo from him.
"Cold showers not working anymore? Aife laughed into her cocktail glass.
"What do you know about this?! Dyson snapped as he turned.
"Nothing you will ever find out". Aife said holding her glass out for Trick to refill it.
"Somebody has been killing, and a Succubus is involved. If it's not Bo, then it must be you! Dyson growled.
"Boy if I killed, you would never find the body. You can't even find your own ass unless it's sticking up in the air behind another little bitch like yourself". Aife laughed.
"Hale hasn't been here. The Morrigan hasn't been here. Are you sure it's a Fae matter? Kenzi asked.
"He's just horny for my daughter". Aife laughed.
The group turned when the doors were ripped open. In the Succubus limped. She was dirty, and smelly. Her eyes were flashing both brown, and blue. She allowed her Succubus to lead her to Aife. She was the only one in focus at the moment.
Aife studied the woman. She looked like shit. Her eyes were rimmed in black, and blue. Her hair was all over the place. When Aife touched her, she screamed.
"What happened? Aife asked angrily as her eyes flashed blue.
"She...she did this to me". Bo mumbled.
"Who? Tell me Isabeau, and that bitch is dead! Aife screamed. She couldn't touch Bo without causing her more pain.
"My Succubus". Bo said softly after sipping from a glass of water.
Aife laughed. "What?!
"When I got here just now. She slammed me into the building, over, and over again". Bo said as she tenderly walked over to the bar.
"Ok. So why do you stink? Aife asked.
"I haven't slept or bathed in days. She won't allow me to. You have to help me mom. You're the only Succubus I know". Bo said as she gently took a seat on a barstool.
"Bo! Bo you need to feed! Dyson screamed, and ran over to them.
Bo's eyes turned deep ocean blue, and she was over to the wolf in a matter of seconds.
"I warned you about saying my name wolf! The Succubus growled in his face.
"Trick! Trick call sanctuary! She's going to kill me! Dyson screamed. The woman's hand was warm against his neck as she slammed him into the wall.
"I dare you do to that Trick! The Succubus screamed over her shoulder.
Trick just shook his head, and turned away.
The Succubus laughed. "Blood is thicker than the water you just soaked your pants with".
"Isabeau let that coward ass bastard go. You do need to feed, and we both know it". Aife said seriously.
Bo dropped Dyson to the floor. He growled, shifted, and ran out of the building.
"Gone to lick his balls". Aife laughed.
"I need a Fae". Bo said looking around the room. She felt a little better, but her Succubus was still kicking her ass internally.
"Here's one". Aife said throwing a man into Bo's hands.
Trick, Kenzi and Aife watched as Bo pulled his Chi just short of killing him. She dropped him to the ground and wiped her lips with a napkin.
Bo slumped to the floor, and screamed in pain. She screamed louder when she was suddenly punching herself in the face.
"What is this? Kenzi whispered.
"Her Succubus. She's missing Lauren, and blames Bo". Trick answered.
"Trick you don't have any pull in finding her? Kenzi asked.
"No. Wherever Hale sent her, is top secret, even to me". Trick said as Aife bent down to pull Bo off the floor.
Bo shook her head trying to keep her eyes brown. Every time they went blue, she felt as if someone was kicking her ass.
"I can't go looking for her. She doesn't want me to find her. My Succubus won't allow me to anymore either". Bo whispered in Aife's ear.
"Then you will have to live with all of this from your Succubus until she returns". Aife said as she walked Bo out the building.
Hale and Lauren
Thinking Bo would follow any of his motorcades, Hale waited a week before he went to visit Lauren. He had been getting hourly reports, so he wasn't too worried about the Doctor's progress.
Late that night, he took the Ash jet and took off to see her. He knew the gang probably had Dyson searching for her scent. He can't detect her from the sky. Hale smiled at the thought. Dyson was a detective and horrible at it.
Once he was in the air, he called ahead to let them know he would be landing for a visit soon. It was hard keeping Lauren's location a secret, but he had the means, and the people to do it. His car was ready when they landed and he was sped to the compound that held Lauren, Vivian, Megan, and a ton of security.
"Ash". Vivian and Megan bowed as he walked up the stairs.
"Vivian. Megan". Hale smiled.
"She's having dinner". Megan answered before he asked.
"Good. Good. Take me to her". Hale said softly, and walked behind the women.
The trio walked down a long hall. The women stopped, and opened two large doors.
"I need some private time with her". Hale said softly.
"Of course". Vivian said as Megan followed her back down the hall.
Hale stepped in softly. He dropped his head, and sighed when he saw Lauren. She looked so lonely, but settled.
"Hello Lauren". Hale smiled softly.
"Hello Hale". Lauren smiled back.
"How are you doing? You look toned". Hale said as he took the seat across from her.
"I'm doing". Lauren answered setting her fork down.
"Wait. They aren't slacking off in your treatment are they? I will fire them Lauren, and find some other people". Hale said.
"No. They've been great. I'm just...I'm trying". Lauren said.
"It is only temporary Doc. You got this". Hale said reaching across and tapped her hand.
Lauren shook off her mood, and looked at him. "I assume you are here for something important. And thank you, for all of this". She said waving her hand around.
"You're welcome, and I am. I am here to personally check on you, and to give you this". Hale said pulling the small envelope from his jacket.
"What's this? Lauren asked after he handed it to her.
"That I am not sure of. I was told that it belongs to you, and that the Doctor in you would appreciate it". Hale replied as he poured himself a cup of coffee.
Lauren nodded. "She's not killing is she?
"No. She has been a good girl. She misses you, and has been in and out of the Morrigan's office trying to find out where you are. Evony and I have an agreement not to tell her anything. You're well protected here Lauren. Evony sent over some people too". Hale said setting his cup down.
Lauren nodded again, and set the small package down. She wasn't about to open it in front of Hale. But from the feel of it, she could probably guess what it is.
"Thank you". Lauren said quietly.
Hale nodded. "Do you want to see her Lauren? I can set up a video feed, or FaceTime. So she doesn't have to come here, and you don't have to return to Toronto".
"No. I'm nothing to her Hale, and this little gift won't change that. Our relationship felt like she might as well have thrown two dollars on the nightstand the next morning before she left. I can't totally blame her from me being like this, but I let my guard down, and wound up like this because I thought I mattered to her.
Since you are the Ash, I am sure you know the details about Nadia. I spent over five years trying to wake her up, trying to cure her. I never had to deal with infidelity. I never had to worry about who was going to turn up next in bed with Nadia. Or wonder if she was going to take someone to bed in my bed.
I figured out a long time ago, that Bo broke her curse. So imagine me sitting here now, alone knowing that she killed her too. And why? Because she was suddenly single again after Ryan. Because she wanted her chance again. I couldn't even grieve in peace before she came to me with Fae bullshit. So you tell me, what good is seeing Bo going to do me now? Lauren snapped.
"I'm so sorry Lauren. I was only asking for your benefit, not hers. You don't have to stay confined to this building, I can arrange for drives, trips to the nearest park. Whatever you need, you just ask. I too remember when you lost Nadia and came to help me at the Dal. You're a good woman Lauren, I know the Fae will never tell you that. But this Fae sitting across from you is telling you that, here and now". Hale spoke quietly. Bo pissed him off too. Storming his office asking for Lauren when she was probably heading to bed or the closest wall with Dyson, or Tamsin, if the Valkyrie wasn't on her ass at the moment.
Lauren threw her head back. "I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have unloaded all of that on you".
"It is fine Lauren. If you ever need to vent, just holler at me". Hale said.
Lauren looked at her watch. "It's time for one of my therapy sessions".
"It is". Hale said looking at the clock on the wall.
The Ash stood up, and pushed a button on the wall. It signaled the women that Lauren was finished with her food, and ready to change into more comfortable attire.
"I meant what I said Lauren. Call if you need anything. No matter what time it is". Hale said shaking her hand.
"Thank you". Lauren said as she lifted her head, and smiled.
Hale bowed and walked out when Vivian arrived.
As the woman wheeled Lauren down the hall towards the nearest elevator, the Doctor closed her eyes. She failed herself too. She knew what a Succubus was, and she fell for her. But over time Bo proved she wasn't just your run of the mill Succubus. She was special. She was kind. She could do things no other Succubus could do. So was her sleeping with Dyson, sleeping with other Fae, or kissing Tamsin even necessary? Lauren knew that answer without having to mull it over. Bo didn't need to do any of that. Which means she wanted to do all of those things, and have Lauren on the side when she got bored with them. Lauren was nobody's side order. Either she would be the main dish, or she preferred not to be on the menu at all. Not even to a Succubus. That condoning part of Lauren died the minute she realized she was paralyzed.
The women arrived in a small gym. They got everything ready, as Lauren watched.
"Ok Dr. Lewis. We are going to put you on your back on the mat. We want you to try, and push up as much as you can using your legs. Don't worry if you can't do it right away, we are not in a rush, and this is all at your speed". Megan explained.
Lauren threw her head back, and blew some deep breaths into the air. She smiled wide. "Understood".
She is a Doctor after all. There was no need to be down on herself, or give the women attitude. She was done being down on herself, and done being a prisoner of an ex love.
For the next hour, Lauren tried to do as she was told, and was failing. She didn't think she was that bad off, but knew she couldn't give up. Giving up wouldn't do these ladies justice. They had been kind, and friendly. She knew Megan a lot longer than she knew Vivian, but they were all warming up to each other.
It wasn't all medical. They had a movie theater, a basketball court, and other amenities at their disposal. Lauren loved shooting baskets even though she couldn't run to grab her own rebounds. When the ball went in, it was as precise as anything she had ever done in the operating room.
Bo and Aife
Aife sat on the couch watching Bo. She hadn't taken her eyes off of the woman since they arrived at a hideout. It was the same house Aife had used when she first hit town just before she met Bo.
"Is this normal? Bo asked.
"No". Aife said plainly.
"Gee thanks". Bo sighed.
"I'm sorry Isabeau. But no this is not normal. But it's never normal for a Succubus to fall in love either. Yours clearly has". Aife said. She was trying to hold her laughter in. She had never once seen a Fae kick their own ass. When they arrived, Bo involuntarily jumped out of Aife's car and ran head first into a brick building. The sound was so loud it made Aife cringe. They found a feed, and finally walked into the house.
Aife bowed her head for a few seconds and heard a growl. Bo's Succubus was back, and had her mother by her throat.
"Oh sweetie if you wanted to play, all you had to do was ask". Aife laughed as her eyes turned blue.
Lauren
Lauren had been bathed, and left in her room. She had plenty of room to push herself around. Her arms were much bigger, and her mood was better than earlier in the day too. She smiled at the small details Hale had implemented in her room. Microscopes, a couple of computers, tablets on both nightstands, and a desk.
She rubbed her eyes, and looked at the package Hale had given her. It was sitting alone on the desk corner. She rolled over to it, and opened the envelope. She popped it into one of the computers, and waited. She focused her eyes and started to read. Five pages later, she stopped scrolling.
In bold letters read "Succubus #1". She shook her head. Taft didn't know about Bo, if he did, he would have come for her. Mentioned her that night they went out for drinks. The man seemed unaware of the Fae. But that made no sense since he showed up at Lauren's Light Fae door. There was only one other Succubus she could think of. She knew she should just shut the computer down, and throw the USB away. But the Scientist in her won out.
"Time to see what he did to Aife". Lauren said as she scrolled.
TBC
A/N Hades will not be in this story.