Lauren, Vivian, and Megan settled down at the dinner table before they heard a loud thunk and they were interrupted.
"Dr. Lewis, I like a joke just as much as the next bitch. But you better tell my little Succubus that I never laid a hand on you". Aife laughed as Bo was panting through a chokehold.
"I never said you did it in person. I only said you healed me. That's how your daughter is, she just believes the worst about people without giving them any room for an explanation. She's only like that with me though." Lauren shrugged as she wiped her mouth with a linen napkin.
"See." Aife laughed throwing Bo to the floor.
"One of you better tell me, and tell me now, what the hell is going on? Bo seethed and stood up.
"This is the little bitch that treats you like shit Lauren? Vivian laughed.
"Ohhh. So, you're going to volunteer huh? Bo snapped and lunged for the woman. Vivian laughed when she fell on her face.
"Your mother looks more threatening than you do. But we all know your secret. Your Succubus has a weakness for the doctor. She'll never let you fight someone and upset Lauren." Megan laughed.
"It is not really a fight when her Succubus won't fight." Vivian winked at Bo.
"Vivian. Megan. Eat your food." Lauren gestured towards their plates.
"Gladly." Megan smiled. Vivian flanked Lauren, and the trio dug into their plates.
"This is bullshit Lauren. You could at least talk to me." Bo snapped.
"I haven't eaten in hours. I'm not a Succubus. I need actual food." Lauren said quietly.
"Sit and wait for her to finish sweetie." Aife suggested. Bo frowned but took the seat next to Aife. She gritted her teeth when she noticed Lauren was chewing slowly now.
"You don't have to rush Lauren. I mean really. What are you going to get from that bitch? Vivian laughed.
"The Elders should be done soon. Which means, I should be leaving soon." Lauren said digging into her salad.
"You can't possibly be serious about leaving Lauren. Not for good." Bo seethed from her chair.
Lauren didn't respond. It was so obvious Bo was trying to get a rise out of her. Imagine Bo wanting to talk about something, she should've wanted to talk about before. But no. Lauren always had to hear about Bo from other people. Like that day at the Dal, she'd heard Bo and Dyson were dating again. Right after she promised Lauren a talk. Now, she'd heard about Bo and Tamsin, from Tamsin. Lauren was done being the ass of jokes in the Fae world. The only thing missing from this current clown show was Kenzi sitting off to the side brooding because Bo wasn't paying attention to her because she was focused on Lauren. But that was probably Bo's Succubus and not exactly Bo.
"All done". Lauren said quietly and stood. The gang turned around when they heard two sets of footsteps.
"What's the word? Lauren asked.
Bo swallowed hard and jumped out of her seat. They were not only deciding Lauren's fate, but Bo's too. The wrong decision would leave Bo devastated, and alone with a very pissed off Succubus.
"You're free to go." Hale smiled sadly. He is going to miss the woman, but even as a Fae, he felt bad for Lauren. Years of bowing and taking orders from his kind. He bowed his head, when he couldn't look at her anymore.
"Good." Lauren smiled as she turned to grab some things from the table.
"...There are a few conditions, the Ash didn't mention, doctor." The Morrigan said.
"Ahhhh. A catch huh? Okay. What are they? Lauren asked as she turned around.
Bo wiped her brow. The suspense was killing her.
"You have come to mean a great deal to the Ash and I, so we made your protection part of the deal…" The Morrigan started.
"I'm Lauren's protection! Bo snapped.
"Get back Bo". Hale said pushing her back.
"What kind of protection? Lauren asked.
"You must take Vivian and Megan with you. You won't be free until you agree to all conditions. They will remain Light and Dark, should you run into trouble." Evony replied.
"And I'll get all of this in writing? Lauren asked.
"It's already in writing. The seals of the Ash, and Morrigan." Hale said showing Lauren some formal documents.
"As expected, you want my serum and patents, right? Lauren said slowly reading the contracts.
"We do. They won't be of any use to you. The Fae in the colony have been warned that you are not to be touched, without your permission, or harmed." The Morrigan took a seat.
"All Fae? Lauren asked.
Evony and Hale nodded.
"Then I accept both conditions." Lauren said pulling a vial from her jacket pocket. "I only made two vials. But I remember the recipe, so once you take this, our deal will be sealed and unbreakable."
"Very well. Now we just need a guinea pig to make sure you have given us the real thing. No offense Lauren." Hale said.
"Such a coward Siren. Give it to me. Bruce?! Evony screamed.
The Ogre walked in. "Ma'am?
"Drink this." Evony said handing him the vial.
Bruce wanted to roll his eyes. But she's the Morrigan, and he must do everything she says.
"Stop this Lauren." Bo said quietly.
"Stay out of this, unaligned Succubus." Evony snapped.
"There's nothing to stay out of Morrigan". Bruce shrugged.
"What?! Shouldn't you be on the floor, screaming in pain? Hale asked.
"You're not the Morrigan, I'll ask that. Shouldn't you be on the floor, screaming in pain? The Morrigan asked.
"It's a bloody Mary." Bruce said.
"What?! Bo, Hale, and Evony screamed.
"Let's go girls, we're free of the Fae. If the Morrigan or Ash touch me, they're dead, by their own laws." Lauren smiled as the trio turned and walked away.
"Lauren! Bo screamed as she raced to her.
"Touch me without my permission, and you'll die." Lauren said as Vivian and Megan laughed.
"Are you kidding doc? Her Succubus won't even let her touch you." Megan laughed as they entered the nearest elevator.
"Every Fae should know my real serum will never be found. Every Fae should know, I had a massive supply of it. Don't threaten me. Don't come after me." Lauren coolly stared at Bo.
"Lauren." Bo gently stepped towards the doctor.
"Let it go Bo. I have." Lauren never blinked when she talked to the Succubus.
"You don't understand Lauren. I can't let you go. Ever. I love you. I love everything about you. You heal everything about me. You even help me with her. I think I know why. Because she loves you too Lauren. You are a part of us. You must know that by now." Bo was almost in tears. Lauren kept backing away from her.
"If any of that were true Bo, you never would've cheated on me. You never would've wanted Tamsin or Dyson. The truth is that you don't know how to commit to anyone but yourself. Your wants and your needs. Damn the rest of our feelings. You can go out and kiss and screw anyone you like. There's nothing for you to feel guilty about. Not that there ever was anything. We are done." Lauren said confidently.
"We are not done Lauren. You are just upset about Tamsin and won't give me a chance to explain." Bo said gently.
Lauren rolled her eyes. "Then explain."
Bo rocked back a bit. "I'm not exactly sure how to explain it."
"If only Kenzi or Dyson were here. They'd tell me exactly how you told them." Lauren laughed in bitter disgust.
"Lauren! Bo screamed.
"Let me guess. You half bragged about it to Kenzi. Probably dreamed about it in your bed at night. Then had nightmares about me finding out, knowing I would leave you. And you were right. I'm leaving because I was never going to be good enough in this world. I'm leaving because I'm tired of being the ass of jokes in the Fae world. I'm leaving because I deserve a life where I come first. I deserve a life of freedom and I will never get any of those things here. I should've left after Nadia's body had been taken away. There was nothing left for me here. Not like I thought there was. Succubus or not, you will always put me last and lie to me. I'm done here. Let's go! Lauren snapped.
"Lauren. Don't go. I can explain that. I can fix it. Fix us." Bo pleaded.
Lauren kept walking. Not a sound was heard, except for the trio's steps.
"I love you Lauren! She loves you! She'll kill me without you! Bo screamed. She breathed heavily when Lauren suddenly stopped. This was going to be her chance to make things right.
"She should've stopped your bullshit. She will not stop me, and you know that! Lauren screamed over her shoulder and started walking again.
"Lauren. Lauren please. I love you. I chose you. Don't go! Let me prove it! Bo cried out. The brunette dropped to her knees when Lauren never responded again. The doctor disappeared into a massive Hummer and Megan and Vivian climbed in beside her. Bo could do nothing but watch the woman she loves leave her.
She had no defense against anything Lauren had accused her of because it's all true. Everyone had some before her. Even Tamsin who Bo allowed in her ear. In Lauren's apartment. Lauren doesn't know Tamsin. So why did Bo assume she would never find out about that kiss? Why did she assume Lauren would wait for her? What was she waiting for? Bo to tell police detectives, Trick, Tamsin and Kenzi that she had a girlfriend? Tell them that Lauren comes first? That's laughable considering Lauren clearly never believed it herself.
Bo didn't lie. She was already starting to die inside. Her Succubus was beyond furious. She just hadn't swung at Bo yet. Everything about them is in Lauren's hands. Without her, they would never be free.
Her world was spinning. She was feeling it all. Anger. Fear. Shame. All that Lauren inspired when she walked away from her. From them. She was in a clusterfuck. She slept with Dyson with the intention to heal, but she had to admit a part of her loved it. So, she lied about feelings even now, knowing Dyson had feelings too.
Lauren was right. She could have left when Nadia died. She stuck around for Bo and further heartbreak because the Succubus was playing with all of them. Her Dawning hit, and she was committed to that and the bullshit that came with it.
Lauren was the one that told her she's a Succubus. That she would need a healthy sex life. Did she accept her nature and disregarded her feelings? The Fae's feelings? Lauren's feelings?
She sighed hard thinking of how she had everything and suddenly had nothing. Nothing but Lauren's scent that hung in the air. Her shampoo. All of it. Lauren reeked of Lauren, but her mood, was not the Lauren, Bo knew. Bo loves. She was angry and Bo had no idea how to fix that. If the Doctor had given her a chance, she was going to wing it. Figure it out as they went along.
"Bo! Get out of my building! Hale screamed.
The Succubus rocked backwards. Hale was standing eye to eye to her, and she never saw him. Bowing her head, she turned to leave. She went the only place she knew to go, home. She jumped in her car and sped away. She nearly wrecked a few times, and she slammed on her horn for cars to get out of her way. She pulled up to the clubhouse and almost hit the building. Shaking her head, she climbed out and slammed the car door shut.
Dyson stood waiting to greet the Succubus. Bo walked past him and didn't a say word.
"Bo! Dyson screamed. He screamed in agony when he felt like his insides were going to explode. He growled when he noticed his wolf was being pulled from his body.
"What the Fae? Kenzi grasped covering her ears. She stood up and walked over to the door. She fell to her knees when she saw Dyson. It looked gross. Half of his wolf was literally hanging outside of him.
"Bo! Bo stop! Please! Dyson screamed.
"Go home wolf! Bo screamed. The sound of her voice shook the building.
Kenzi held on to her mouth as she tried not to throw up. Dyson's human form was hitting the concrete as his wolf ran off. His head slamming hard against the pavement. She turned to look at the building and decided she would be leaving to. Dyson looked like he was going to need a Doctor, and the Light Fae's best doctor wasn't theirs anymore. She thought about Bo. Bo must be fucked since her Succubus did that to Dyson. She put her plan on hold and turned to enter the clubhouse again.
She peeked her head in first.
"Unless you want a fate worse than his, I suggest you leave. Now." Bo said from the couch.
Kenzi looked around. She didn't even have a jacket with her. "Let me just get a few things, and I will be out of here".
"Fine. I will give you two minutes". Bo inhaled deeply.
Kenzi scrambled to grab everything that she knew she would need. Bo is obviously in need of some alone time. Her eyes flashed so blue, they looked like the deepest ocean. She heard her groan and left the rest as she ran out.
The Dal
"Don't you have a dog catcher? Aife laughed as Dyson ran in. She nearly threw up too but turned her back instead.
"Dyson?! Trick screamed as he ran out from behind the bar.
"Bo. Bo did this to me". Dyson growled. His was bleeding from the mouth and spit some blood out.
"She warned you not to fuck with her. Your punk ass should be happy that she didn't kill you. I would've". Aife laughed.
"Trick. I need a barf bag or put him somewhere, he can't be seen like that". Kenzi gagged as she walked in.
"Is someone going to tell me what the hell is going on here? Trick asked.
"I don't exactly know. Bo came home as her Succubus. Dyson started screaming, I went outside and found him like this". Kenzi said as she took a shot of liquor.
"All I said was her name. That's all I did! Dyson growled.
Aife nearly spat up turning around to look at them. "You aren't messing with an average Succubus. But I suspect you know that. She's not one to put up with bullshit. I hope I have at least taught her that". She laughed.
"Where is Bo now? Trick asked.
"Home. You do not want to go there, Trick. She kicked me out. Me". Kenzi said.
"Aife would you care go to with me? Trick asked.
"No, I will not. You can take your coward ass over there without me. I'm not the one she's pissed off at. I wouldn't mention our little Dark Fae incident with her, if I were you. But then again, I hope you do". Aife laughed.
Trick shook his head. Aife had never been kind to him. She had never been stable since Isabeau died. That's why he had to send her away. She was too unstable and would likely end up like her mother. When she returned alive, he was sure the Dark Fae would have started a war seeing that she was on longer in their dungeons. But Evony is in charge now. There was a male Morrigan when he handed his succubus daughter over to them.
"Shit! Kenzi choked.
"What is it now? Trick groaned.
"Look! Kenzi pointed out the door. Blue looking streams were flowing into the bar, and on the outside too.
"Everyone to my lair! Quickly! Trick screamed.
"Pussy". Aife laughed.
"Aife! Now! Trick screamed.
Aife laughed again and took a deep breath and released it in demonstration. "She's not going to drain me".
"Kenzi. In my lair now! Trick screamed shaking his head.
Dyson was stuck where he was. Trick returned for him and pulled him down the stairs by his legs.
"Trick! Kenzi screamed.
Trick dropped Dyson's legs halfway down the stairs and fell to his knees. Bo was pulling Chi from his lair too.
"Kenzi through that door, there! Trick pointed. Kenzi pulled a door up out of the floor and jumped down into it.
"Trick. You know what we have to do". Dyson coughed.
"I am not going after Dr. Lewis". Trick waved off.
"We have to lock up Bo again. Now Trick before she kills us". Dyson growled.
"You dumbass. I'll hand you your wolf balls before either of you lays a hand on Isabeau". Aife laughed as she kicked Dyson.
"He's right Aife. We must get Bo. Now". Trick said.
Aife laughed when they started choking. As if Bo's Succubus immediately sensed the threat.
"Nighty night". Aife laughed as she turned around and left them on the lair floor.
Dark Fae compound
"Settle down. We anticipated this. Wear your Koushangs and get the hell out of my office". Evony snapped.
"That's just it. The Koushangs are no longer working". Bruce gasped.
"What are you talking about boy? Evony asked.
"He's talking about me". Vex gasped clutching his Koushang.
"That's not possible. If it weakened her bitch mother, it will weaken Bo". Evony gasped.
"There are dead bodies lining the hallways. We are dying Morrigan". Bruce said.
"Shit! Get the Ash here now! Evony screamed.
"And Dr. Lewis? Bruce asked hopefully.
"I'll have your ass if you go after them. Is that understood?! Evony screamed.
"Yes ma'am. I'll get the Ash". Bruce replied.
Lauren, Megan and Vivian.
"Should we tell her? Megan asked.
"Yes. She deserves to know". Vivian nodded.
Lauren was in a fierce workout. Sweat was dripping from every spot of her body.
"Lauren. We need to talk to you". Megan said quietly.
"Sure! What is it? Lauren asked.
"Toronto is being drained. We just got word". Megan said softly.
The Doctor threw her head back. "Any human casualties?
"No. Just Fae as far as we know". Megan said.
"Then there is nothing to worry about. If she's not draining humans, Bo is still in control. Besides I am not going back. Ever". Lauren put some gloves on and walked over to the small ring.
"Now who wants to box? Lauren smiled wide.
"Me! Vivian smiled gently shoving Megan out of the way.
TBC