Lauren's POV
I don't know much about Aife except for the small bits and pieces Bo told me. I had called Tamsin and Kenzi closer to me as I knew Bo would keep a close eye on Charlotte. I wished I could get up and join them but Bo's don't move look was all I needed to see to show me that she wasn't sure of Aife's intentions. Saskia, Aife. Who was this woman? I can't dispute the fact that she's a grandmother to my children. But having Bo as one of their mother's meant she wouldn't put up with Aife's antics around them.
Our kids are not normal. I know that. Bo knows that. As fast as Charlotte's powers have advanced we both know Ethan and Dillon will soon catch up. That makes me proud. Admittedly I wasn't ready for more kids but I couldn't think of a better time with Charlotte being just a wee bit older.
I came out of my thoughts when I noticed my Succubus on the edge of losing her cool.
Bo's POV
Shit. Shit. Shit. Did I say shit already? What the actual Fae is going on now? Aife? Here? In person? Alive? This can't be. Can it? Charly is still standing in front of me. Kenzi and Tamsin have our sons. Lauren is still on the couch. All of them safely behind me. I have to admit I don't like mom's aura and I am sure that is what is causing Charly's distress. She still hasn't shifted back and her roars are getting louder and louder. Lauren and I really need to take some time and talk about all of this. That kid is growing at rapid speed. Ethan and Dillon can't be that far behind. Well I am not going to get any answers just observing. Time to use my words.
"What do you want Aife? Bo asked.
"I have asked you to call me mom". Aife mock pouted.
"Fine. What do you want mom? Bo replied slowly stepping towards Charlotte.
"Like I said I heard I am a grandmother now. I came to see your little bundles of joy". Aife laughed as she watched Charlotte's cold stance.
"That's not it. What are you hiding? Bo asked.
"Nothing. My hands are clean". Aife said showing her hands that held nothing.
"Bullsh..oot. Charlotte wouldn't be like this if there wasn't something wrong with you or on you". Bo said.
"Charlotte? Her name is Charlotte as in Charlotte's Web? Aife asked.
"Lauren picked that name and don't you dare mock it". Bo said flashing her blue eyes. She hadn't forgotten that time at Hecuba.
Bo's patience wasn't the only one on the brink as Charlotte jumped into Aife's arms and snapped her teeth in her face.
"Now now don't let Grandma spank that ass". Aife laughed raising her hand in demonstration.
"Mom don't spank my baby. She knows you're up to something. She's not doing anything wrong". Bo said.
"She is going to learn Grandma Aife is not the one". Aife laughed rubbing Charlotte's back.
Bo stood looking at them. Charlotte was using her claws pulling at the neck of Aife's robe. When she saw what she needed she called out to Lauren.
"Charlotte come to mama". Lauren cooed as the shifter jumped from Aife's arms and ran to Lauren's side. Aife laughed as she slid on the floors trying to run fast.
Charlotte had reached the couch but didn't jump on it with Lauren instead she stretched out on the ottoman next to it instead. "Good girl".
Lauren smiled watching Charlotte looking at Ethan and Dillon. When she roared in Tamsin and Kenzi's direction the two walked over and sat on the floor beside the ottoman.
"Hand it over mom". Bo said extending her hand.
"Hand what over? Aife asked pulling the robe tightly against her body.
"The Koushang around your neck. You really didn't think I would forget what those look like". Bo sighed. She must put that thing in a safer place in case she needs to use it herself in the future.
"Well can't blame a bitch for coming prepared. If you remember you used this one me once. Mama had to protect herself". Aife laughed. Bo was so adorable that day. Such a baby Succubus but she made Aife proud.
"Why are you here? Bo asked again. She knew better to accept Aife's first answer because there was always something up Aife's sleeves so to speak.
"Aren't you even happy to see me? Aife asked softly. It wasn't a trick question, she really wanted to know.
"Alive yes but in my living room? The jury is still out on that until we find out why you're really here since you took this and armed yourself to possibly fight me". Bo said softly. Charlotte already hated those Koushangs.
"Fine. Let's get to it shall we? Aife asked pointing towards the kitchen table.
"Watch them". Bo said turning around to Tamsin and Kenzi. She didn't like leaving the room with Lauren still recovering and Ethan and Dillon not even a week old.
"Have a seat". Bo said motioning to the nearest chair.
"So how have you been? Aife smiled warmly at Bo.
"Peachy. Now tell me why you're here". Bo said pouring them both a glass of water. She didn't trust Aife to drink another glass of wine. Not with the kids in the house.
"So cold like Trick". Aife laughed.
"So this is about Trick then? Bo asked. She knew her mother's hatred of the man. Aife's aura was so dark when Trick was mentioned. Even saying his name almost formed black smoke around Aife's entire body.
"You're bf and that bastard had me locked away in an Asylum and why? Because I tried to kill Trick". Aife laughed.
Bo's temper started to flare until she remembered both guilty parties were maggot food by now.
"I didn't know that mom but I assure you, they have both been dealt with". Bo said taking a sip of water. She hated having to kill Trick but he would have always been a threat to her family and all the good she and Lauren stood for. The same good they want to instill in their children.
"Yes yes baby. Mama knows all about that". Aife said toasting Bo with her water.
"What? You know? How? Bo asked staring at the Succubus.
"When you killed him, I came to and never felt more alive in my life. Once I was able to gather myself I crept up out of there". Aife said.
"And? Bo asked. That couldn't be all of it. It never was with Aife.
"And we need to talk about the ramifications Isabeau. Trick may have been a bastard but his death is important on so many levels". Aife said seriously.
"Ahh I get it now. I just needed you to show your hand and to answer your neediest question, I don't know". Bo said giving Aife her full attention.
"Isabeau...". Aife sighed.
"You want the Fae I get it. But I have a family full of Fae to think about and honestly I wouldn't trust you with their lives or to bake them cookies". Bo said. She hadn't forgotten how such a basic thing as a cookie was used to knock her out.
"They are babies. They can't run anything yet! Aife snapped.
"Lower your voice Aife. Getting loud around here..well it causes problems". Bo said.
"I noticed Charlotte is a shifter. That doesn't scare me". Aife laughed. Charlotte didn't look threatening no matter how sharp her teeth are.
Bo was trying not to laugh. Aife thought Charlotte was only a shifter. Ok then let's see how grandma gets along with her grandchildren. "I'm tired and we are all going to bed".
"We? I'm not even close to tired". Aife laughed. This party was only getting started.
"If you want me to consider this, you will go to bed. Preferably in the farthest bedroom from us and the nursery's". Bo said.
"You trust me here with them? Aife laughed. She hadn't even met the boys yet.
"No but I trust them more". Bo winked. This was going to be funny. She would make sure the security cameras were set. She just had to get this on film.
"Fine. Bed time". Aife said walking back towards the stairs.
Bo looked perplexed when she heard a rattler. "Mom?
"Oh sorry dear. This rattler is so darling even with the deep bite marks". Aife laughed walking back to hand Bo the baby rattler.
"I don't want to have to follow you mom, but I need to put my babies to bed". Bo said softly. She knew she was taking a risk in trusting Aife to stay the night but she knew she would have a hell of a time trying anything foolish.
"Fine. Fine. I will take the farthest room away from you. I had already staked one out anyways". Aife laughed. Thinking about her tour of the house. She nearly cried when she found Charlotte's nursery. It was one she always envisioned having for Bo. A little girly but badass at the same time. She loved the throne crib even if it was Trick's handiwork.
Bo watched Aife go up the stairs and then her followed movements on the security cameras. Aife stopped at Charlotte's room, touched the door and walked on. That gave Bo an idea.
"Ok Lauren let's get you and the babies to bed". Bo cooed walking over looking at Charlotte. Damn if that baby wasn't going to give her hell even tonight of all nights.
"I'm staying too Bo". Tamsin said exposing her gun. She knew Bo was blindly trusting Aife but she didn't need another kidnapping attempt on her hands or to come across the desk she hadn't seen in days.
"Me too. Tamsin's my ride and besides you will need help until Lauren is at full strength again". Kenzi said exposing Geraldine.
"Fine but everyone upstairs". Bo said waving for Tamsin and Kenzi to carry the boys up while Bo carried Lauren. Charly was to walk in front of Bo so she could keep her eyes on her. She didn't trust her not to run back downstairs.
Bo groaned when her suspicions were confirmed Charlotte hadn't come when she called to her. The young shifter opened one eye and closed it. Bo knew she was just saying she wanted to sleep where she was but Bo had other plans and wanted everyone upstairs. "Come on Charly. Let's go to bed". She said softly.
She laughed at Charlotte's yawn turned roar and sighed when she finally walked over to them. "Up the stairs sweetie".
Bo finally allowed herself to breathe once her commands were finally obeyed. She nearly laughed again knowing there would be many nights like this with Charlotte. Hopefully Ethan and Dillon won't pick up on those habits.
"Bo I can walk". Lauren said sleepily.
"No you will not walk. I can and will carry you to bed and then I will make sure the kids are tucked in". Bo said. She was going to ensure that Lauren rested or at least stayed home. The hospitals and clinics had plenty of Doctors on staff. They didn't need Lauren's services for the time being.
Once Bo was sure Lauren was comfortably in bed she went to check on the kids. She could see their bedrooms on the cameras but camera's can't kiss them good night or check to make sure their blankets are secured. She was certain Ethan and Dillon were already asleep. The handsome duo would likely have Bo wrapped around their fingers soon like Charlotte had Lauren. She didn't get it. She spent more time with Charly than anyone why was she so resistant to Bo? Bo laughed as she opened her door first. Charlotte wasn't asleep and her eyes went wide when she saw the Succubus standing over her crib.
"Now you are going to be a good girl tonight right? Bo cooed tickling Charlotte's stomach. Somewhere between the living room and her nursery she had shifted back to her human form.
Charlotte laughed and pushed Bo's hands away.
"Good night sweetie". Bo cooed as she bent over to kiss Charlotte on her forehead. Once Bo checked Charlotte's room camera she left.
She walked just a short distance to Ethan and Dillon's room. She opened the door and nearly teared up. They had twins. Twin boys and Lauren hadn't said a word about it. She laughed seeing how they were sleeping on their sides nearly holding hands. She wanted to tell them good night too but the days events must have tired them out. She bent over to kiss them on their foreheads. Their snoring roars were adorable. She checked their room cameras and softly closed the door as she left.
"Where are you going? Bo whispered.
"I am going to sleep downstairs". Tamsin said adjusting the blanket she was carrying over her shoulder.
"I'd really like it if you slept upstairs". Bo said.
"I know but I don't think like you, I will sleep downstairs. You might trust that Succubitch but I don't". Tamsin said.
"Tamsin...". Bo bristled.
"Look we don't know what she will do, we need to be prepared". Tamsin snapped.
"I am prepared. I know what I'm doing". Bo snapped back.
"Are you really going to trust her with your kids in the house? Lauren? Tamsin asked.
"She won't get them. She won't even make it past this floor with anyone". Bo said confidently.
"That bitch is crazy but fine. You stick to your plan and I will stick to mine. Downstairs". Tamsin said.
Bo shook her head and slowly tiptoed back to their bedroom. Charlotte could hear an ant pissing in the woods so hard footsteps would surely wake her.
Bo made it back to their bedroom, freshened up and joined Lauren in bed once she had checked the rest of the house through the cameras. She sighed when Lauren snuggled into her. She wanted to spoon with her but knew Lauren was still sore.
Getting into bed was easy but going to sleep was proving problematic. Aife had made quite a few points with the short amount of words she used. The Fae needed to be sorted out. She knew Charlotte and the twins were far from taking control and she herself didn't actually want that much responsibility. Not with newborns on their hands. She chided herself for killing Trick but to be blunt she no longer trusted him. He was all but ready to hand Charlotte over to some maniacs. Imagine had he lived to see Ethan and Dillon be born. No she needed to do some serious thinking about this. As Tricks's granddaughter she had as much say and power as Aife had being his only daughter.
"You don't have to decide everything tonight ya know". Lauren said rubbing Bo's stomach.
"Hey! You were supposed to be sleeping". Bo said rubbing Lauren's arm.
"I gave birth. I'm not that fragile and again if you do that to me any time soon, I will kill you". Lauren laughed trying to take the Succubus' mind off of her immediate worries.
"I noticed you didn't complain while we were making the twins". Bo laughed. Her eyes flashed blue in slight arousal but she knew it was not the time for that and Lauren wasn't ready for that again yet.
Lauren blushed and even in the dark Bo saw it. "Yeah that's what I thought". Bo laughed pulling Lauren closer to her.
"Get some sleep babe". Bo said kissing Lauren on the mouth and forehead.
"You need sleep too". Lauren said.
"I will go. I promise. Just having a hard time falling asleep". Bo said and her last words went unheard as Lauren had fallen asleep.
It took hours for the Succubus to fall asleep as all was quiet in the house. Finally allowing herself to relax as much as she could into Lauren, she closed her eyes.
Bo had slept for what felt like a matter of minutes before she was up again. She looked over and saw Aife walking down the hall towards them. Towards the nurseries. Bo smirked and climbed out the bed pulling on one of her Kimonos.
Lauren was still asleep. Just as well for what Bo had in mind. Bo crept out of the room when she saw Aife enter the twins room.
Walking barefoot she walked to Charlotte's room first and checked on her.
"Hello babies. Nana is here". Aife smiled looking down at the sleeping twins. She stared at them for a moment. They were so adorable from what she could see of them due to the night light in the corner of the room. She bent over to pick one up when she had decided which one she wanted to hold first and screamed in agony.
"What the fuck?! Aife screamed.
"Mom. Meet Charlotte. The real Charlotte". Bo said trying to contain her laughter. The young shifter had been in the crib with Ethan and Dillon. When Aife went to pick one up, Charly bit the Succubus on her hand.
"Damn it. That hurts". Aife snapped now holding Charlotte.
"Wanna baby-sit? Bo laughed.
Charlotte was constantly roaring and Aife didn't like it. She sent a pulse into Charlotte and was shocked when Charlotte sent one back into her.
"What the fuck is going on Isabeau? Aife asked handing Charlotte to Bo.
"She's part Succubus, that's why she spotted the Koushang. She hates that thing. But more importantly what the hell did you think you were going to do, take my sons? Bo snapped rocking Charlotte in her arms.
"I wasn't trying to take them. I just wanted to spend a little time with them before I left". Aife said.
"Bull...shoot. You were trying to take my sons". Bo said. She knew Charlotte would pick up on Aife's plotting too. She must have already learned to read auras. It blew Bo's mind but it had already come in handy the night before and that morning. She and Lauren didn't have ordinary kids.
"Bullshoot? That's cute". Aife laughed.
"I try not to curse in front of my kids". Bo said.
"You really need to wrap that or feed elsewhere soon". Lauren said entering the room with her Doctor eye immediately eyeing Aife's wound.
"Lauren you need to be resting". Bo said softly.
"I heard the screams and had to see what was going on". Lauren said.
"So did we! Tamsin said with her gun drawn walking behind Lauren and Kenzi.
"I just wanted to hold my grandsons". Aife said kneeling over the crib. With her good hand she reached for one of them. Sending a pulse into Ethan but he sent a pulse back into her.
Aife jumped back after Dillon snapped his teeth at her.
"They have Succubus abilities too". Bo laughed watching her mother frozen in shock.
TBC.