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"Idiot. I told you to warn me before she left the hospital! A woman screamed.
"I am so sorry ma'am. I didn't expect her to go home this soon", A man replied.
"Now how am I supposed to get her now? The woman replied as she started pacing. There has to be a way to get her, she just had to think of a way. She knew the house would be guarded and was kicking herself for not ordering a hospital abduction.
"We will think of something ma'am, there has to be a way without arousing suspicion", The man replied rubbing his head trying to think of something. He knew he screwed up and this was going to be their boldest move to date.
The Dark Fae compound
"Vex you stupid ass. I ordered you to do one thing and you failed me", Evony said.
"Tsk. You asked me to find out when they went home, well love they are there, my job is done", Vex said walking around Evony's desk.
"What are you doing? Evony asked as paranoia set in her mind.
"You know if one don't kill you, the other one will", Vex whispered mockingly in her ear.
"Pfft if they wanted me dead, Lauren would have taken more than my hand", Evony said. She wasn't scared of the Succubus or the good Doctor.
"They won't hesitate nibbling on you before they go in for the kill. You know Lauren won't", Vex laughed walking around the desk and making his way out of Evony's office.
Bo and Lauren's
Bo was up for most of the night. She slept downstairs while Lauren and the baby slept in their bed. She was pissed off and she didn't even know why yet. But she knew their baby roaring so early in life wasn't good. Was someone already after her? Was there danger surrounding their home? She shook her head drinking another cup of coffee. Kenzi had gone home earlier to get some extra clothes. Bo and Lauren insisted that she stay with them for the time being until they can find out what spooked their baby. It took her hours to finally fall asleep. Bo watched Lauren tiptoe upstairs as not to wake her.
Bo took another sip thinking of their baby. She was beautiful and had so much of Lauren in her features but Bo saw little bits of herself in her too. They had spent the majority of the night trying to pick out baby names as a way to calm their nerves. Lauren more than Bo.
Kenzi suggested Nakedra which means smart and beautiful. She admitted she thought of the both of them as she went through names.
Bo and Lauren took a while going back and forth with names. Nakedra did sound like the word naked but she understood why Kenzi chose that name.
"Lauren I know you've always wanted Charlotte so what say you? Bo asked gently. She didn't want to name the baby without Lauren when she was in her coma. So she would be happy either way.
"I have always loved that name it's true. How about Charlotte Nakedra..pettite, smart and beautiful! Lauren exclaimed with her eyes widened.
"I love it babe", Bo said smiling warmly taking the Doctor in her arms.
"Well dudes...dudettes, I'm calling her Kedra. Ya know I had to pick one starting with a K! Kenzi laughed.
"That's fine Kenzi. Thank you for being so thoughtful", Lauren said hugging Kenzi tightly. They had come a long way in their friendship.
"Bo? Lauren called softly walking over to her and kissing her on the forehead. The Succubus looked exhausted to her Doctor.
"Good morning babe. Did you even sleep? Bo asked standing to her feet to take the baby from Lauren. Lauren still had on the same clothes. The Succubus suspected she tossed and turned a bit.
"Not really. I was hoping maybe you heard something by now", Lauren said. She had her own plans for the day but wanted to compare notes with Bo before she proceeded. One minute she was working in her lab, the next she wakes up to a baby she didn't have a clue she was pregnant with.
"Haven't heard anything and to be honest Lauren I don't know where to start. Tamsin went into the office to see if she can get a few cops to watch the house tonight", Bo said. She didn't like feeling like someone or something was going to sweep in and take one of them. She didn't even know who they were coming for.
"Well I have an idea. I am going to go see my friend Lea. I met her last year when I had first shifted. If there are imminent threats she should be able to tell me and if I should be worried about our baby roaring so early", Lauren said.
Bo was proud. It was true Lauren hadn't been a Lioness long but of course the beautiful Doctor would have made friends already amongst the others.
"That sounds good babe. I will stay here and wait for Tamsin and Kenzi to get back. I know Kenz is freaking out. She's barely been an aunt for a week", Bo said.
"I don't like having cops around, they carry guns and may get trigger happy but I'm grateful Tamsin wants to station a few here", Lauren said.
"It will be ok Lauren, I swear. They better know to keep their guns in their holsters unless they absolutely need them", Bo said.
"About that..."Tamsin said walking in.
"About what? Lauren asked with worry clearly all over her face.
"Capt said he doesn't have anyone to spare. They are already working on a triple homicide and can't really pull anyone off of those. But I can stay again if you'd like", Tamsin offered. She had been on top of Bo and Lauren's house since Kenzi first arrived with the baby. If there was a threat around the house, she should have seen it. There were two lights on each corner of the house. It was isolated so there wouldn't be the need for anyone to be there that the couple wasn't expecting.
She felt bad as a Cop that someone had the nerve to try when she was on the job. She had to admit Bo and Lauren's baby was gorgeous. The little one had golden locks like Lauren and blue eyes. She was gonna be a heartbreaker.
"Well that's fine. It's not like I had plans to go anywhere today or tonight but Lauren said she will be going out for a bit", Bo said. It was already worrying her but she knew Lauren could protect herself. She had already gone out a few times before she got sick.
"Maybe I can get Lea to come here then", Lauren said. She was still not one hundred percent and she knew it. But the mother in her was ready to kick any and all ass that came at them.
"That does sound like a better idea. Besides you can shower and rest til she gets here", Bo said looking Lauren over. She was beautiful but she looked flushed. But who was Bo kidding she looked flush too.
"I'd say talk to Evony. That bitch never forgets anything", Tamsin suggested. The Morrigan didn't give two fucks about anyone or anything. She sure as hell never forgot of forgave anything. On the surface she could look sweet but be a true Devil underneath.
"Ohhh believe me I will be talking to Evony", Bo said. She didn't think the Morrigan had to balls to try and start something but she wasn't above it.
"Evony wouldn't dare", Lauren snapped with her eyes flashing a bit of gold. She knew she should have eaten her but thought she gave Evony a clear enough warning.
"She would. Trust me", Tamsin said. She thought about going to Evony herself. Sneaking up on them when she was the lookout would be and look embarrassing when there was a Sergeant on the scene.
"Fine then I will go and see her. Tamsin stay here with my family", Bo said. Family. Bo blushed a bit at the word. When all of this was over she wanted to know exactly how and when they did it. It had to have been their best night of love making to date.
"No problem. I told Kenzi I would wait until she came back" Tamsin said.
Lauren looked at the two. She didn't like having a bodyguard. She had her fill of them serving the Light but she understood since she had a baby now and she needed to freshen up and call Lea to come and see her there. It wasn't always easy getting in touch with her but she knew once Lauren told her the situation she would gladly help. Lea was gorgeous. Tall blonde with blue eyes. No there wasn't a mutual attraction. In Lea's own words Lauren was practically married to the Succubus.
The trio started hearing a roar again.
"How does she keep doing that? Tamsin asked.
Bo cuddled the baby closer and started looking around. When the door opened it grew louder.
"Vex. You have nerve coming here", The Succubus bristled with her eyes flashing blue. Vex had repledged to the Dark Fae but they all knew he wouldn't hesitate to go wherever he pleased.
"Now now keep your knickers on. I just came to say I had no hand in whatever Evony is plotting", Vex said. Looking at the four, he was glad Tamsin was there, so the Police department would be aware of his innocence. It was true he had no idea what Evony was planning but didn't want to be a full course meal for the Lioness or Succubus.
"So she is planning something. Well it's time for me and her to have a little chat then", Bo said handing the baby to Lauren.
"Bo...", Lauren started.
"No Lauren, I need to kick her ass right now or kill her whatever her answers convince me to do", Bo said. She wasn't going to sit back any longer and allow them to be picked off one by one.
"I wasn't going against that, I was just going to say it's a bit cold out, put on a jacket", Lauren smiled. Her Lioness could tell what the weather was like without ever going outside.
"Ok. Ok. But I'm going now", Bo laughed kissing Lauren and the baby on the head.
Vex rolled his eyes at the display before him. The Succubus was truly whipped now. Imagine a woman with her powers being domestic.
"Vex? Let's go", Bo snapped. She didn't mind Tamsin staying behind but living with Vex for a bit taught here never to leave him alone with Lauren. The idiot snapped nude photos of Lauren in the shower. She was so close to ripping his balls off for that but Kenzi pleaded wih her not too. He was her old mascara buddy. Bo hadn't forgot it. She did smash his cell phone to pieces before he could show it to anyone else.
"Yeah yeah", Vex laughed. The sight of the Doctor and baby was almost enough to make his little black heart cry.
"Tamsin are sure you're cool staying here? Bo asked.
"I got you Bo", Tamsin said giving the thumbs up.
"Thanks I will be back as soon as I can", Bo said running out. She hadn't even showered yet either but this was important and she was only going to see Evony. The only person she would get all dolled up for was Lauren. She didn't want to do that either. She'd rather spend her time trying to get Lauren naked so they could try and make another baby. Baby girl needs a brother or sister.
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"Well? The lady asked.
"She's guarded ma'am. The cop is there again. The Succubus just left though", The man said.
"Excellent. Now if we can just think of a way to get the cop out of their house", The woman said.
"I've tried calling the local precinct, they said she took some personal time off so there's no guarantee she would be leaving anytime soon", The man said.
"Well damn it, think of something. I'm paying you enough to", The woman said.
"I already have a plan ma'am. It's risky but it's bold", The man said.
"It better work", The woman said. She was tired of his lack of results.
Bo and Lauren's
"There there little one. Mama only went to shower, she didn't leave you", Tamsin said patting the baby on the back. She was roaring again. Tamsin was starting to think she was snoring but she didn't know a thing bout Lionesses or Lions for that matter. Only that they were kings and queens of all beasts. She laughed thinking how Dyson got his ass beat. She tried to warn him his obsession with Bo had gone too far.
There was a knock at the door. Tamsin put the baby down and when she opened the door she couldn't believe her eyes, a gorgeous blonde that was taller than her. Since Lauren can't hit that I will, try.
"Hello? I'm Lea and I'm here to see Lauren", She said. The Valkyrie was looking her up and down and Lea had already returned the favor.
"Uhhh yes. Yes come in", Lauren will be right down", Tamsin said when she was finally done ogling the lady.
"Thank you", Lea laughed. She was used to this though. She thought she would have a shot with Lauren but once she saw Lauren look at the Succubus she knew her shot would never come.
Dark Fae compound
Evony was pissed off that Vex had walked out on here. She was scrambling trying to find someone who was willing to go up against the Succubus and her little herd family.
"Hey you can scratch this guy off of your payroll", Bo said as she walked in dropping the Morrigan's guard at her feet.
"How the hell do you always get in here? Evony snapped. She thought she had hired better security.
"When you hire morons it's easy", Bo said. The Morrigan really did hire idiots all the Succubus had to do was merely wink and they would be putty in her hands.
"What are you doing here? Evony asked.
"Whatever you are planning. You may as well stop because if you don't, you won't have to worry about losing another hand, you will lose your life", Bo said.
"Sweetie what are you talking about? The Morrigan said trying her best to look innocent.
"Cut the shit Evony. It was one thing when you were going after Lauren last year. Need I remind you of that ass whooping? Bo asked.
Evony did remember that all too well. She had the bite marks on her legs to prove it. She didn't think Lauren had it in her to hold a grudge but she clearly did. She wanted to try and sedate Lauren so it would look like Lauren was cheating on Bo but in the end the Lioness in Lauren came to life and wanted a little snack and when the Morrigan tried to run, she pinned her down and started biting her leg. Bo had to come in and talk Lauren into shifting back. Evony nearly wet herself. Nothing she was saying was working so she had no choice but to call on the Succubus. How embarrassing. A Dark Fae leader calling on an Unaligned Fae.
"Get out of my office. I have no business with you", Evony said waving Bo off.
"I have business with you. Seems your boy Vex told me you are plotting something so you can stop lying", Bo said. She really didn't trust Vex at his word and had left him tied up in her car so he couldn't let Evony know she was on her way to see her.
"And you trust that liar? Evony laughed. Vex could lie as easily as he breathes at any given moment.
"Vex knows I don't bullshit. He wouldn't risk coming to us without having a good reason to do so", Bo said. Vex had only been over once since they moved in and that was only from a drunken binge he had gone on with Kenzi.
"He's lying to you dear. I have nothing planned. I wish the two..three of you well", Evony said.
"Bullshit. You're plotting something. You never wish anyone well", Bo said.
"If I was which I'm not, you can't think I would tell you" Evony said.
Bo took a moment to look at the woman. If she wasn't so worried about Lauren and the baby she would beat Evony's ass just for thinking about doing something. But her family trumps her temper. "I don't know if you are but if you aren't, but if you are, either me or Lauren will come for you and I am sure there is no place in hell you can hide from her" , Bo said.
"Get out of my office", Evony screamed. Who was the unaligned Succubus to threaten her? She may not have all of her powers but she was still the Morrigan with contacts. The likes the Succubus had never seen and she would call on all of them if she needed to.
"I will go but have no doubt I will be back if I need to", Bo said raising her eyebrows. She was pissed at Evony well just because she was Evony but she couldn't really in good conscience do anything to her yet without proof. The old Bo would. The Bo that hadn't sat alone in Lauren's hospital room wondering if she would ever wake up only to learn Lauren was carrying her baby. She didn't want her baby growing up learning to kick ass and asking questions later. Bo had to be smarter. Don't make enemies that you don't need to make.
Bo and Lauren's
Lauren had showered and dressed. She went down to welcome Lea and they went to talk in Lauren's office.
"Lea. I know you're a busy woman, but I need to know if there are threats against us? Lauren was still a new shifter and she didn't know about any threats or enemies she made over the past year.
"After you called me I did a little digging and I couldn't find anything Lauren. If there are any out there among the shifters, I promise you I will find out. We welcomed you into our family last year and anyone that picks on you, picks on us", Lea smiled.
"I appreciate that so much", Lauren smiled. She had already gone over the details of the previous night with Lea. The Doctor didn't sleep much at all. She let the baby sleep in their giant bed while she walked over to every window looking outside to make sure she didn't see anyone. She was sure Tamsin had plenty of coffee so she wouldn't fall asleep while looking out.
"That doesn't mean there aren't any threats out there Lauren. With you still being a new shifter, people might strike", Lea said. Lea herself had a few fights over the past year but none of them had anything to do with Lauren or Bo.
"I haven't attacked anyone that I hadn't known already", Lauren said softly. It took her weeks to pick pieces of Evony's skin out of her teeth.
"I'm not trying to worry you any more than you already are, I just want you to be prepared. As I said we will protect you as much as we can and I will keep my people on the lookout. No family has ever been attacked this far into the city so if someone or something is coming, it's local or personal", Lea said. She was pissed off too. She thought they had the area covered pretty well so nobody could get a sneak attack in.
The Dal
"Tell me it's not you Trick", Bo said slamming her fist on the counter top.
"I know what happened Bo and it wasn't me. I have been trying to obey your wishes", Trick said.
Bo didn't feel easy about none of this. "You better not be behind this. If I have to come back here, your granddaughter won't be all that you will see", Bo said leaning over the bar holding Trick by the collar of his shirt.
When Trick saw a hint of blue in Bo's eyes. He swallowed hard. This was no longer the Bo he knew. Bo was much more focused and wasn't so easily swayed by him. He did tell her the truth though, he hadn't even attempted to come over and or go near their house. But he was damn sure going to find out if anyone was after them. He already had people out looking, old shifters he knew and trusted.
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"He is in place", A man said.
"I don't want reports I want action! The lady screamed.
"Very well. Make your move now", The man said into his cell phone.
Warehouse
"How amusing the Succubus thinks the Morrigan is after them", Steve said.
"What do you want to do now sir? Another man asked.
"Let her keep thinking that and when the time comes we strike", The first man replied. Evony didn't know her office had been bugged. Too many hair appointments had left her entire compound exposed. He stopped short of having her bedroom bugged, didn't want those noises in his head. He had heard it enough over the years as her most trusted guard.
Bo and Lauren's
Lauren and Lea had been talking for what seemed like hours. Lauren's senses seemed to be working overtime and Lea hadn't felt anything so she wondered if the Doctor was being too paranoid. She hadn't sensed anything either. But she trusted Lauren's instincts.
"Lauren it's ok nobody is coming here, I promise", Lea said assuringly.
"I know. It just happened all so quickly I mean how could I have not known I was pregnant? Lauren asked.
"Lauren you are a worryaholic and a workaholic, your mind never rests. You hardly ever take the time to focus on yourself", Lea said.
"Well that must stop now", Lauren said seriously. She had to stop that. Her mother instincts must take priority over everything including Bo. She had no doubt Bo was and would be thinking the same thing.
They were both Fae now and unaligned. They were sure to have enemies just by being together. Bo was powerful too. That alone was a threat to all Fae.
Bo and Kenzi
"Kenz where are ya? Bo asked in her phone.
"I had to see a client on the other side of town on the fly but I'm heading to your house right now" Kenzi replied.
"Good I don't like leaving Lauren and the baby alone this long. I just left Evony and I really think that bitch lied about plotting to come after us", Bo said.
"They are not there alone now are they? Kenzi asked worriedly.
"No Tamsin is there and Lauren was expecting her friend shifter Lea to come over", Bo said. Having another shifter around couldn't hurt but Bo was still worrying so she bid Kenzi goodbye and slammed on the gas.
Bo and Lauren's
Lea didn't like how Lauren was looking. She couldn't tell if she was getting sick again or even more worried.
"Lauren? Hey what is it? Lea asked.
"Shhhh", Lauren said her senses were now picking up on something. "There's a Fae close", Lauren said looking Lea in the eyes.
"Well Tamsin is still downstairs with little Charlotte", Lea said. She couldn't detect anything.
But Lauren couldn't hear her, she was trying to focus. Come on damn it, work.
A few minutes had passed and Lauren was lost in thought. She knew something was off. She ran down to look for Tamsin and the baby but didn't see them at first.
"Tamsin! Lauren screamed.
"I'm here Doc", Tamsin said out of breath and barely clinging to the baby.
Lauren's roar broke all silence.
"What happened? Lauren asked running over to them.
"I had stepped into the bathroom to get some diapers, when I came out this guy was trying to steal the baby. When I grabbed him, he punched me and cut me across my neck", Tamsin said. Blood was running down her neck and all over her hand as she was trying to stop it.
"What happened to the baby though? Lauren asked noticing blood pouring from her mouth.
"I'm not sure but the bastard ran, I think she bit him", Tamsin said.
Lauren held her roaring baby. Closing her eyes she wished for Bo. She opened them again when she heard a car.
Lauren was torn, should she risk going outside with the baby or go check on who she was sure was Bo coming home.
She didn't have to decide much longer before Bo came into the house carrying someone over her shoulder.
"Who is that? Lauren asked.
"I don't know but I saw him running from the house , so I accelerated and dragged his ass all the way to the parking lot", Bo said.
Lauren gently handed the baby to Bo. She wanted to look over the man and sure enough his arm was littered with bites. He had marks near his nose and eyes too.
"It's true", Lauren was astounded.
"What is it Lauren? Bo asked holding the baby tightly against her chest.
"She bit him. Just like Tamsin said she did", Lauren said.
The streets
"It's me. Stanley didn't get the kid but the Succubus got him", A man said
"What? How? A woman screamed into the phone.
"She got him coming out of the house", The man said.
"Shit. Now they will likely ante up on their security. I want that baby", The woman screamed.
Bo and Lauren's
"Lauren that's not possible. Her teeth shouldn't even be that big yet", Lea said.
Lauren pulled Stanley's hands up and showed all of them the marks. "Well they look like big teeth marks to me" Lauren said.
"This is extraordinary", Lea said looking at Charlotte. Her little princess didn't age nearly as fast.
Tamsin was trying to laugh but she couldn't.
"Good girl", Bo cooed into the baby's ears with her eyes flashing blue.
The babies eyes were flashing blue and gold again and Bo felt her purring in her arms.
TBC
For those wondering no Lea will not come betweeen Bo and Lauren in this story. She's just a good friend to them.