"Charlotte come to mama". Lauren cooed. The young shifter had still been eyeing Aife. When she heard Lauren's voice she smiled, jumped towards her and into her arms.
Bo laughed. Charlotte never obeys her that quickly. She still had yet to understand why. She used almost the same voice and tone Lauren had just used.
"Tamsin, Kenzi can you grab Dillon and Ethan and follow me? I want to give them all baths". Lauren asked softly. Tamsin and Kenzi really didn't need to hang around as much as they had been over the last few weeks or so but she was glad for the extra support. She could tell Bo and Aife needed to have a serious talk.
"Sure Doc". Tamsin said picking up Dillon as Kenzi picked up Ethan.
Bo wasn't paying attention at all to Aife. When Lauren said bath she remembered how Lionesses bathe. Wondering if Lauren was going to give herself a bath was spiking her arousal.
"Bo I meant a real bath for the kids". Lauren laughed watching the Succubus eyes flash blue as she licked her lips.
"Oh sorry. Guess I couldn't help myself". Bo blushed as she kissed the babies on their foreheads before they were carried out of the room.
Bo watched them leave and gestured Aife out of the door after them. They needed to find someone for Aife to feed on to heal. She had no interest in Tamsin and Bo and Lauren were off limits. If anyone was going to feed from Lauren, it would only be Bo.
"Isabeau we really need to talk". Aife said. She had never heard of shifters with Succubus powers. That could be dangerous and make the kids targets in the Fae world.
"You need to heal first. That's a nasty wound Charly gave you". Bo laughed. It was her own fault. Trying to sneak in on the kids.
"Isabeau I'm serious". Aife said looking around. Their house was huge and she wondered if it was secure enough. She had browsed around last night but didn't bother checking their systems after she broke in. It needed to be the best in the world. She was sure going to make sure they have it and they didn't yet.
"I was serious too. If you don't want to feed off Tamsin then we can go out and find someone on the streets". Bo said. She meant street too. She wasn't going far away from home and someone was bound to be driving down the street. She had no time for Aife to be a picky feeder either.
"My wound can wait. We need to talk about them and now. This is really serious and to be honest worrisome". Aife said. She had never been one to worry but she was only expecting full blown Succubus or shifters, not both.
"If you say so". Bo said pouring them some coffee and carrying the cups into the living room. Lauren and the kids were bound to be busy for an hour or so. Bo walked over and opened the curtains revealing the driveway. Taking in the sight and a deep breath she returned to the couch to join Aife.
"Isabeau you have quite the family here. You need top notch security to protect them. Once word gets out they will all be targets". Aife said softly.
"I think word has already gotten out. There have been several attempts already. There are cameras on every floor and in every room but our room". Bo said. She knew it sounded flimsy but she wasn't settled on things as they were but once she got the twins settled in more, she would up security. Although she knew Charlotte could take care of herself and apparently her brothers, she wanted to give them time to grow up as kids. Hopefully in as a normal environment as they could provide them with.
"Who and where? Aife snapped. She had only discovered she was a grandmother when she broke into the house and found the nurseries.
"Dyson's crazy ass family. The Morrigan. Kyle's father. They have all been dealt with". Bo said.
"Evony. That bitch should have been dead centuries ago". Aife snapped with her eyes flashing blue.
"She is". Bo cringed. Bo had watched many horror movies with Kenzi and none of them were as grisly as what Lauren had done to the Morrigan.
"What? When? Aife laughed. This was news to her. She hoped they had it on film somewhere.
"She made threats that Lauren didn't like so she ate her. Literally". Bo said cringing again. That was a nasty mess.
Aife stared at her Succubus. Bo was angry and it was well deserved. She was still a young Fae but her family had apparently made her grow up a bit.
"I shut down the Dal after I killed Trick". Bo said. She wasn't leaving any secrets between them. Trick was a bastard but he was family and she needed to know.
"I know about Trick. That's why I came". Aife laughed. She had wanted him dead for years and to know it finally came true, made her beam with glee.
Bo sat quietly for a moment. She had known Trick for years but apparently not long enough. How dare he think just because Charlotte was his granddaughter that she was his to deal away. As his granddaughter Bo put an end to the reign of the Blood King and all of his shit.
"What did the old geezer do Isabeau? Aife laughed. This was going to be good. It would take something really drastic for Bo to turn on Trick to the point she would kill him.
"He made a deal with Mrs. Thornwood for Charlotte and apparently he wasn't going to stop there. So I killed him and shut the place down until I'm ready to open it again or sell it". Bo explained. She had been thinking of selling it. She and Lauren had plenty of money combined and she didn't need another distraction. She just wanted to live a happy family life.
Aife took a deep breath. She had known the Thornwoods too. Eunice had tried that shit with her until Aife publicly told her to kiss her ass and nearly Chi sucked her to death until Trick begged her off of her. The only time she would have bent over for Dyson would be if he were about to kiss her ass but only with her clothes on. There was no telling where his mouth had been.
"Ok so I'm caught up now and we still have things to discuss. Like upping your security here and deciding on what to do about the Fae". Aife said softly.
"I know my kids are heirs and frankly I am not ready to take the throne myself. I just want to give my kids a normal upbringing. I am not naive. I know they will always be coming for us. They have already tried to take Charlotte but she has been stopping them on her own". Bo said proudly. The Fae would have their hands full if they ever got a hold of her. With Bo and Lauren's powers, none of them were ordinary babies and most of the Fae hadn't learned that yet.
"Biting the Fae won't always work". Aife said. She wasn't trying to be negative but Bo had to know.
"She can do a lot more than bite people". Bo admitted.
"What? Aife asked.
"As you saw she can already shift and she chi sucks too". Bo explained shaking her head in wonder.
"What? She can chi suck? Aife laughed. Holy smokes. It even took her years to learn how to do that.
"Now you know why she bit you last night. Her skills are far advanced". Bo said softly. She would be watching that moment over and over again because even though it was her mother, it was and still is hilarious.
"But still she has so much more to learn". Aife said. Her hand still hurt a bit but as a Succubus she wasn't going to show pain.
"And she will but I won't push her and neither will you. From all we can see is that she knows how to protect herself and her brothers. That's a good thing". Bo said staring Aife dead in her eyes.
"And the boys they are still quite tiny". Aife said.
"If they are anything like Charlotte was that won't last very long". Bo laughed. One minute she was cuddling her, the next she was shifting.
Bo got up to refill her coffee cup. Aife had barely touched hers when she heard a knock at the door. When Bo didn't pop back into the room she got up to answer it.
"Who the fuck are you? Aife asked grabbing the woman by her collar. When she heard a roar her eyes flashed blue. Charlotte ran down the stairs towards the door with Bo running after her.
"Nakedra come back here! Aunt Kenzi wasn't finished drying you! Kenzi laughed running after of the shifter.
Charlotte saw who was at the door and jumped into her arms laughing. "Hi baby! Lea smiled.
When she saw Charlotte coming Aife had released her. She was sure she was going to bite her like she bit Aife but she didn't.
"It's ok mom. Lea is a friend of the family and she's been helping us out a lot lately". Bo said touching Aife's arm until her eyes turned back to their normal color.
"Hello Bo. It had been awhile and I came to see how you all were". Lea smiled warmly.
"We are fine Lea. This is my mother Aife". Bo said pointing towards the Succubus.
"Hello Aife, I'm Lea". Lea smiled.
"Charmed I'm sure". Aife said never taking her eyes off of the shifter. She never liked new people and someone already comfortable with her granddaughter wasn't softening her mood about the whole thing.
"Well come in and have a seat Lea. Lauren is giving the kids a bath". Bo said gesturing towards the couch as Kenzi took Charlotte from Lea.
"Doc will be down soon. She was finishing up with Dillon. Tamsin was playing with Ethan. He didn't seem to want to leave his brother behind so they are all still in the bathroom". Kenzi explained.
"See mom I told you. I will go and check on them". Bo said. She needed to clean up a bit too.
"Why do you call her Nakedra? I thought her name was Charlotte". Aife smiled eyeing Charly.
"Lauren and Bo allowed me to name her. They wanted Charlotte so I picked Nakedra as her middle name. It means smart and beautiful". Kenzi smiled watching Charlotte curl up in her lap. She hadn't shifted back yet and Kenzi had grown used to her paws. She knew as long as Aife was around she wasn't going to shift back yet.
"She's a good baby. Lauren and Bo have done quite well". Lea smiled warmly not even flinching under Aife's scrutiny.
When Aife went to reach for Charlotte she jumped from Kenzi's lap and curled up at the bottom of the stairs. Aife was a bit hurt but didn't want to push the young shifter. She couldn't complain she didn't deal well with strangers either given how her Succubus was reacting to Lea.
Kenzi knew she was protecting her family. She could tell Charly hadn't slept long last night but she could always nap whenever she wanted to. But as long as Aife was around she would be guarded. She treated Kenzi the same way just after she was born. So Kenzi knew the signs. She clung to Bo though. Which was funny considering how Charlotte and Bo got along now.
Upstairs.
"Lauren are you alright? Do you need any help? Bo asked entering the bathroom.
"No I just finished drying and dressing Dillon". Lauren smiled holding their son. Tamsin was still playing with Ethan.
"Lea is here. She came to check on us". Bo explained softly.
"Did you hear that Tamsin? Lea's here! Lauren laughed watching the Valkyrie blush. Kenzi had been teasing her about it as they bathed the kids.
"Well one of us should go downstairs. I am not sure mom likes Lea that much". Bo said softly. Grabbing a face towel to wash her face.
"I'll go so you can shower". Lauren smiled.
"You both can shower. I will go down and keep everyone company. And I do mean shower. Aife and I have never been the best of friends". Tamsin said softly holding both of the twins now.
Tamsin wasn't even down the hall before she heard moans and grunts. She shook her head laughing. Yep the boys didn't need to see that.
Bo took a nozzle and gently sprayed Lauren's body and head down. She grabbed some shampoo, soap and lathered the Doctor's hair and body as Lauren leaned her head backwards. Bo smiled when Lauren moaned as the hot water hit her back. She knew the Doctor was tired and this was a sure fire way to relax her. This was probably the only time they would have alone for awhile. She jumped when Lauren released a soft roar turning around and pinning Bo to the shower wall.
Stealing the nozzle from Bo she splashed her with the water and ran her claw down Bo's back. Bo hissed when she felt it break her skin. She moaned and rested her tired head against the wall. She flinched when Lauren kissed up her back leaving soap behind every kiss. Bo sighed and was struggling to contain her Succubus. She growled when Lauren spun her around and raised one of her legs.
Taking the nozzle she sprayed Bo's core and watched her eyes. She smiled noticing Bo was trying to contain her mutual arousal. Dropping the nozzle and Bo's leg Lauren grabbed a loofah scrubbing Bo all over. The Succubus was full of soap by the time she slammed Lauren against the wall kissing her. Lauren laughed when soap fell in Bo's eyes. She took a towel and wiped it off. Picking the nozzle up, Bo hurriedly rinsed the both of them off. If she really hurried they could do a lot more but her hopes were dashed when they heard a roar.
"That would be your daughter". Lauren smiled and panted as she held Bo by her head.
Laughing Bo grabbed two big fluffy towels and handed one to Lauren. The Doctor and Succubus quickly dried off and dressed. Bo ran while Lauren walked down the stairs.
"What the hell is going on? Bo asked with her hair dripping wet. She looked at Charlotte who was guarding the twins laying on the couch.
"Your mom went to grab Ethan. Charlotte was asleep until she heard him start to cry. Kenzi had gone to make their bottles when she started roaring and ran over to the couch". Tamsin explained.
"How am I going to get to know them if I can't hold them? Aife laughed. She adored Charlotte already and admired her protectiveness.
"I'm sorry mom but you are going to have to earn Charly's trust first". Bo laughed. Not even two yet and Charlotte was proving to be quite the babysitter.
"How do I do that? Aife asked softly.
"You have to grow on her. She's her own little woman". Bo laughed again. Charlotte was particular about everything and everyone.
Lauren picked up Ethan and Dillon to carry them up to their nursery to nap. Nobody was really sitting down and the couch was really comfortable.
"Kenz help Lauren please". Bo asked softly.
"You got it mama". Kenzi laughed taking Dillon from Lauren.
Lauren was supposed to be resting but Bo knew she would never convince her to stay in bed let alone upstairs. After their shower she knew it wouldn't be long before the Doctor was back to full health.
"Shifter babies are always different than your average baby. They have to learn their surroundings and once they have it's hard for them to adapt to new people. Like Bo said, if you get to know Charlotte first, it would be easier getting to know the twins as they grow watching you bond with Charlotte". Lea chimed in.
"And how would you know? Aife laughed. This woman was working her nerves and she wasn't sure why she was still there.
"Because I am a shifter too. A Lioness to be exact. I taught Lauren our lifestyle. Keeping loads of meat on hand so to speak. They will need a larger kitchen with the arrival of the boys. Chi alone won't satisfy their hunger". Lea said softly. She had no problems with Aife and wouldn't start a fight with her. She had grown as protective of the family as Bo and Lauren were.
"She's right mom. Lea has taught us a lot and we need to know all we can about Lioness shifters. I can always teach them about their Succubus powers once they each learn to talk". Bo said softly.
"Speaking of that you never explained how they have Succubus powers too". Aife reminded Bo.
"That's a long story once I get a fresh cup of coffee we can talk about it". Bo said.
"Now that I have seen you all are ok, I'm going to take off. Call me if you need anything". Lea smiled warmly at Bo.
"We will and thanks for coming by Lea". Bo smiled back.
Bo hurried off to the kitchen after she saw Lea to the door. She wanted to tell Aife the story about Lauren quickly as to spare the Doctor pain overhearing them talk about it. If the Una Mens weren't all dead, she would kill them again for what they did to Lauren. It was a bit her fault. For leaving Lauren at Taft's.
Lauren was still having nightmares and it was giving Bo nightmares too. Not being there when the Una Mens tortured her. Not being there when she first shifted. Dyson and Evony and all of them got what they deserved. Vex would get it too if she ever saw him again. Dark Fae had to know where Lauren was and who had her. She would never forget that. The only thing that caused Lauren to sleep was Bo sending pulses into her back. She hoped one day the nightmares would stop and that their kids never knew such horrors.
"Lauren had been taken by the Una Mens. They forced her to eat their seed. This seed had grandmother's powers inside of it. So when Lauren killed a shifter, she became a shifter and part Succubus. Nobody had explained any of this to us until the kidnapping attempts started. No matter how many kids we have, they will all have both of our powers and a little more from what we have seen with Charlotte". Bo rambled off. She didn't want Lauren to hear her and hoped Aife heard and understood so she wouldn't have to repeat any of it.
"So all of those bastards are dead right? Aife bristled. She never liked bullies and if they were after her kid, grandkids and Lauren she would happily kick their asses before she killed them.
"Technically Lauren is the last one. That's why we have our wealth and this house". Bo said. She didn't want to be a kept woman that's why she started her PI business but even that was taking a back seat to her family.
"That's good to hear but mama was ready to kick some ass". Aife laughed. She was proud of Bo. She could tell she was really devoted to her family. That wasn't always easy to have with the Fae which is one of the reasons she gave her to LouAnn to give to humans. Aife knew she would have been a target since birth like Bo and Lauren's kids were now and Aife wasn't about to slow down living her life back then but keeping Bo safe was a must.
"Well there is no ass to kick at the moment. My family is safely under one roof and I plan on keeping that way". Bo said softly taking a sip of coffee.
Charlotte was once again curled up at the bottom of the stairs. Bo laughed at her little snore roars. She was theirs and she made them proud.
It was barely three in the afternoon and Bo was already tired. She told Aife, Tamsin and Kenzi that she was taking Charlotte for her nap in a bed and not the floor.
The three told her they were going to the Dal since Bo had given Aife the keys and Aife still needed to feed. They were going to clean it up and Aife wanted to make sure it was still standing and useful. She believed Succubi should never work but she could still hire people to work for her.
Once the house was secured to her liking Bo carried Charlotte upstairs. She ducked her head into their bedroom first to check on Lauren. What she saw warmed her heart. The boys were in Lauren's arms and they were all asleep.
Gently sitting on the bed Bo leaned back and cuddled Charlotte next to her. It took her awhile to fall asleep. She looked over at the cameras and watched Aife, Tamsin and Kenzi drive off and finally closed her tired eyes.
TBC.