Lauren and Bo.
Lauren was holding on for dear life. Bo was speeding down the road towards Taft's compound. The Doctor was shocked that Aife had moved her, and not killed her. What a mess this was turning out to be. In all the years she had known Nadia, she knew nothing of her criminal background. Although Nadia could snap over anything and any one. Lauren wasn't being hypocritical, she had her own past that nobody knew about. But she never intentionally set out to murder a mother and her children.
She took a few deep breaths, and tried to gather her thoughts. She was as angry as Bo, there was no doubt about that, but the Doctor in her was wondering how she missed the signs. She and Nadia had been dating a long time before the Congo.
For all of her degrees in Medicine and just about all things Science, she felt dumb. Here was a woman that knew nothing of her before, with her foot so deeply mashed against the accelerator, that it looked like her foot was about to pop out of her boots.
But what exactly is Bo mad about? Was she mad that she woke up a criminal? Was she mad that she misread Nadia's aura? Was she mad that she had allowed her to get away without dealing with her in the first place? Was she mad that she didn't knock Nadia out when she had the chance?
Lauren shook her head, she needed to get out of her head because her life was about to be out of control again. When she took off with Nadia, she should have never stopped, but then again, she never thought that Bo would go looking for her. She wanted to get Nadia out of her coma, back on her feet, and both of them would get out of the compound.
A warm sensation washed over her. Bo and Aife had done more for her than any Fae she ever treated or saw on a daily basis. The only Fae that ever spoke to her like she was a person was Hale. He'd say hello or ask how she was doing. She often saw the sadness in his eyes knowing he felt sorry for her. That she was trapped in a world that never respected her or her work. Trick had Dyson come and get her when he needed to pick her brain about something.
"Where is she?! Bo snapped after she jumped out of the car.
"Last room on the right on the second floor! Aife answered jumping out of her own car.
Bo went in first, gently pulling Lauren behind her. She was still carrying the guilt of knocking Lauren out, even if it was unintentional. Nadia looked like a bully to the Succubus, and that wasn't going to fly anymore. She had hurt Lauren, and that pissed her off the most. What an ungrateful coward to want to harm someone that had spent years trying to save her. She and Lauren had their own problems to talk about, but Nadia was a current threat and wouldn't likely give Lauren any peace soon.
"Stay here". Bo said over her shoulder. She listened for the sound of boots behind them to stop.
"Ok but I will be right here! Aife screamed after Bo and Lauren entered the room that held Nadia.
It was daytime but the room was half lit. Bo walked over and threw a glass of water she found on a table on Nadia.
"Get up! Bo snapped.
"Well. Well. Well. If it isn't the violent Succubus". Nadia snickered.
Bo twisted her nose. It was clear Nadia needed a bath, and looking around that room, she didn't see anything that she could freshen up with. But this wasn't about her comfort. It was about her pulling Lauren in front of her, so that Bo would harm her.
"Get off your ass and show your Face! Bo snapped. Nadia hadn't looked up yet. She was still face down on the floor. She hadn't known Bo long but knew the sound of her voice.
Nadia lifted her head and twitched her nose. Bo hadn't come alone, and it amused her. Was Bo Lauren's lapdog now? Her protector because the Doctor didn't believe in fighting for anyone, not even them? "Hello Lauren! How's your head? She laughed.
"No. You will not talk to her unless she speaks to you directly, or asks you a question! Now get up! Bo screamed. Time for pleasantries was over the minute Lauren told Bo the truth.
Nadia gritted her teeth and let out a low scream. Bo had obviously pissed her off in a matter of minutes.
"What do you want? Lauren? I already told you that you could have her. I just never thought you would swing on her! Nadia laughed again. She needed to get out of there somehow. She was tired of the lot of them.
"I want you to get your ass up. You are going to fix what you did! Bo snapped. She lightly kicked her and moved back.
"I'm not afraid of you Succubus. I am much stronger than you are. You are weak and that makes me the winner". Nadia said sitting up with her back against the nearest wall.
Bo lunged at her and picked her up by her neck. "I will go against my own words and ask one thing of you". She seethed.
"What is that? If you can have Lauren? You can't steal someone that gave themself to you, freely and easily". Nadia snapped.
"Apologize to Lauren. Now". Bo said slowly. She wanted to use her powers, but she was dealing with a human, and Nadia would take pleasure in it.
"Apologize to Lauren? For what? For your bad aim? Nadia laughed. She had nothing to lose, so she could go all day with this. Bo didn't seem to be a patient person from what little she knew of her.
"For everything. For being a bitch. For pulling her in front of you so that I would hit her. For being an ungrateful ass punk. For having to stay where she wasn't wanted and ordered around like a dog". Bo snapped gently waving Lauren off. She was not trying to keep her from talking, she was trying to give her what she deserved, many apologies.
"Sorry". Nadia said.
"Like you mean it! Bo snapped.
"Fine. I'm sorry Lauren. I'm sorry you are the dumbest Doctor this side of Doctors. I'm sorry you wasted your pathetic life on these freaks. I'm sorry you were too busy treating other people when I should have been you number one patient. I'm sorry you had to resort to cheating on me with this sorry ass bitch standing in front of me. I'm mostly sorry that I ever asked you to date me, had I not, I wouldn't have wasted years sleeping with someone that kissed like a virgin. I'm sorry that you became a loser like the company you chose to keep for five years". Nadia snapped.
Bo screamed and started for the woman, but was held back. Lauren had a tight grip on her arm, and it rendered her helpless to move.
"I got this Bo". Lauren said softly. Bo nodded and backed off and away from the both of them. But not too far away that she couldn't reach them in case Nadia became violent.
Nadia laughed and stood up now. Lauren was going to talk for herself? Defend herself? The woman that cowered behind her Science when things got too rough? This was going to be gut busting funny.
"You have nothing to hang on me. I am not a baby killer. I am not someone that killed a mother and her children. I am not the one that ran away from home because you were scared of serving time in prison that you knew was coming. You never told me why you ran in the first place. I am not the one that jumped into your bed, you jumped into mine. I am not a virgin, but you were and didn't want anyone knowing your first time was with me, you shattered your bedroom windows and mirrors screaming in ecstasy. I take it your ex wouldn't please you huh?
I am not the one that was afraid to come out to my parents because you wanted everyone to believe that you were straight. Girl nothing about you fits the definition. I am not the one that took up kick boxing because your mouth and attitude caused you to get your ass whipped. Then you came crying to me so that I would treat your wounds for free, because you were disinherited and broke. I never hid behind my Science, it was and is my career. One you never found, not even with your dollar store photography skills. You hid behind your camera because you could never handle being in front of it. You couldn't even keep fast food jobs because you sucked at cooking simple hamburgers. I didn't ask you to date, we just did. Probably because you finally realized that I was your meal ticket. Well I am not into fast food, and I am not into you or your bullshit games anymore. Lastly. It seems you have forgotten that I have two professions. If you ever touch me again, you will feel Captain Lewis all up in your face and ass when I kick it". Lauren rambled angrily.
Bo looked on in shock. She had never heard Lauren use the tone she had just used. Everyone thought the Doctor was weak, but she clearly wasn't.
"Ooo I'm scared". Nadia laughed.
"You were right about one thing. You are sorry". Lauren said turning to leave.
When Nadia tried to grab her wrist, Bo stopped her, her eyes flashing blue for just a moment.
"You will not take the cowards way out again. You are lucky you didn't touch her though". Bo bristled.
Nadia snapped her hand out of Bo's and screamed for Lauren to return but the Doctor was already out of the room.
"She will always use you. Use you for your powers. She has always hidden behind her girlfriends. It was not about being soft, it was about taking the easy way out...". Nadia started.
"Like you're doing right now. Instead of thanking her for all that she did to save you, you chose to be nasty to her. Her life has never been easy, especially these last few years. Someone that was soft would have left you to die in your pod, and ran for her life. But Lauren stayed. She was loyal to you. I know she slept with me and you are wrong about her bedroom skills. You are wrong about many things regarding Lauren. She's the most courageous woman I have ever met. It takes guts and will to stay with the very people that could have snapped her neck at any minute. She did all of that for you, and what do you give her? Grief. She has been grieving over you, she had to have because there is no sane person that would given up her own freedom to stay with someone that she wasn't sure would ever wake up...". Bo rambled but was interrupted.
"You really do love her don't you!? Nadia screamed.
"You will never find out! Bo snapped.
"You do! Nadia laughed shaking her head.
"Know this. You aren't the only one that can play dirty. But I hope you get a bath before you leave on your trip". Bo snapped.
"What? What trip? Nadia asked when she stopped laughing.
"The Police are waiting for you outside. I know a few cops and they were so happy that I lead them to you. Lauren will get the reward money. I understand it's in the millions?! Bo laughed.
"You bitch! Nadia screamed seeing all the squad cars lined up around the compound.
"Thank you and bye". Bo laughed as she waved goodbye to the woman.
"How many are there? Bo asked as she passed by Aife.
"At least two hundred on the ground, and one hundred snipers on the roof. She has only two ways to escape. To walk out, or be carried out". Aife laughed. She had called the Police on the way to the compound. She realized Bo must have heard the sirens. Her guards were standing idle. This wasn't about the Fae, this was about putting a baby killer behind bars. As far as Aife was concerned, she deserved a worse fate than the Fae wanted to give Lou Ann.
"Offer her a bath but she don't have to take one". Bo snapped.
Nadia paced back and forth. She had been screwed, and hadn't had sex in years. There were cops on the ground and from the sounds of it, a lot of people on the roof. She had family she wanted to see but knew she never would because she was either going to be dead soon or locked up, which was the same thing to her. What sickened her most was that Lauren was going to benefit off of her again. The benefit of living another day, like she had when Nadia was in her coma. Living off of money she didn't deserve. Lauren deserved so much worse, and Nadia wasn't in any position to give it all to her. To torture her like she was the one in a pod for years. She would walk around the small room until she thought of a way out of all of this.
Bo and Aife
"Let the humans handle her. I don't want blood on Lauren's hands if the Police have to kill her if she makes a dumb move". Bo sighed. She had no idea where Lauren had gone but had been told by Aife that she was safe among her guards. The Police had not been allowed to enter yet. If they were going to get in, it would be on Aife's word.
"Fine. Take all of my fun away". Aife laughed.
"Mom! Bo sighed.
"Ok. Ok we will do this your way, and damn I heard your talks. That woman is the biggest bitch in the building". Aife laughed.
"I thought you were? Bo teased.
"The baddest bitch baby. There is a difference". Aife laughed.
"I'm going to try and find Lauren. Mom please honor my request". Bo said softly.
"Agreed. Now go find her. Even for a human, she did not look well. Ick". Aife said seriously.
"Why didn't you tell me that before?! Bo screamed running off. Nadia was right, Bo was in love with Lauren but knew this was not the time for that confession. It wouldn't be right. To Bo it would look like she was trying to score points with the Doctor. Out of desperation is not how she ever wanted to tell her.
Lauren had walked down the long hall and took the elevator to the first floor. She loved the short trip, it gave her time to catch her breath. That was not the Nadia she had spent years trying to save. The Nadia she knew was sweet, until she didn't have a reason to be sweet anymore. She was nastier than she had ever seen her be, even when a guy cut her off in traffic once. She was a Doctor that had given up on her patient. She would not be Nadia's target practice anymore. She just wanted to rest a bit, and was headed to Bo's car so she could sleep. Bo had parked in the small underground garage. Not visible from the front doors or roof. Crawling into the back, she grabbed a blanket and snuggled in.
Bo had run all over the building looking for Lauren. The only thing the guards could tell her was the Lauren had left the building, and she panicked because of the snipers on the roof. If anything happened to Lauren because of them, she would be heartbroken. Thinking the Doctor had run off, she went to her car, to try and catch up with her.
She climbed in and noticed her blanket couldn't be seen in the rearview mirror. Looking into the backseat, her heart was able to stop pounding. Lauren looked like an angel cradled up in the backseat. Bo looked at her stomach to make sure it was going up and down. She turned around and gently started the car. She would carefully drive them somewhere that was away from Nadia and her shit. Slowly peeling off, she dodged in and out of the Police cars. One cop she knew, so she was waved out of the parking lot.
Aife and Nadia
"Normally I kill first and find out the the truth afterwards, but your time and my hospitality towards you is now over". Aife laughed entering Nadia's room.
"You think this is so funny don't you? Nadia bristled.
"I have never been a fan of baby killers. But to kill a one and two year old because their mother didn't want your lazy ass anymore was bullshit". Aife seethed. It was almost about to make her Succubus surface, but she gave her word to Bo. Unlike Trick she would keep her word to her baby Succubus.
"They were no big loss and better off without their mother! Nadia snapped.
"So why did you have to kill them then? Aife said from across the room. The girl reeked of human shit.
"Because they looked too much like her and were better off dead than in a foster home". Nadia said.
"Bo said to offer you a bath and you clearly need it". Aife laughed.
"No thanks. I wouldn't bathe around you if my ass was on fire". Nadia snapped.
"So you killed the mother and her children because you thought the world was better off without them? Is that your story? Aife asked.
"Yes! That's my story! Now get out of here and leave me the fuck alone! Nadia snapped flinging an empty cup towards Aife but the Succubus was too quick for her and moved out of the way.
"Bo is the reason you are not dead right now. Your mouth is the reason your ass is going away for a long time". Aife smiled widely. It was so hard not to drain the certified bitch in front of her, but Bo's wishes came first.
"Now what are you talking about? Nadia asked.
"Have you heard enough?! Aife screamed.
"Yes I've heard enough to take her in". Hale said entering the room. The sooner he got away from Aife the better.
"Who's he? Nadia asked.
"Detective Hale Santiago, and you are under arrest for the brutal deaths of your ex-girlfriend and her children". Hale said flashing his badge and putting Nadia in handcuffs.
"Don't fuck with him sweetie. He's a Siren". Aife laughed.
"What does that mean? Nadia gasped.
"It means he could whistle in your ear and it would kill you. Now get this piece of trash the fuck out of my building. It needs to be fumigated". Aife laughed.
She followed them out making sure Nadia had been placed into a squad car and that the other officers followed them.
"You will let me know when she's been sentenced and sent away won't you? Aife asked.
"Aife...". Hale started.
"Boy that arrest should have just made you Captain. Don't make me send my people after her. They won't make the next red light". Aife laughed.
"Ok. I will call you personally". Hale said softly.
"You better. I'm Trick's blood and I don't fucking play with anyone. I will go for your balls, your throat, or perhaps both". Aife laughed caressing Hale's chin.
The Siren shuddered. He almost felt like he was slowly dying when the Succubus touched him. "Very well". He choked out and left.
"There. I kept my promise. Now for my other fun". Aife laughed.
The Dal
Dyson growled as he entered the Dal. Trick was front and center. He noticed his blood book was out, and hoped he hadn't written anything yet.
"Where have you been!? I ordered you to come directly here. Another minute more and I would have used this! Trick snapped patting his blood book. He would have written Dyson out of the present if he tried his patience a minute further.
"Trick you and I have been friends a long, long time. But Bo must be dealt with. Killing a pack member is nothing but death, and a violent one! Dyson growled again.
"You forget who you are talking to. I could use my pinky and you would be dead in a matter of minutes. Now besides his body and tire streaks, you have no reason to suspect Bo! Trick snapped.
"I know it was her! I could still smell her scent! Dyson snapped as he paced back and forth. Trick was developing a blind spot when it came to Bo. This was not the same vicious man, Dyson had known for practically all of his life.
Trick had paced back and forth after Dyson called him. He knew what a pack member's death meant. But he still had to have proof of what Dyson was accusing Bo of. He didn't want to have to hand another Succubus of his over to other people. People not under his control or influence. Dyson in his anger had forgotten who his daddy is, even if he wasn't biologically Trick's son.
"Telling me you could smell Bo is not proof. I am sure he scent is stuck in your nose as much as you want her on an hourly basis". Trick snapped.
"It was her Trick and since you don't want to help me, I'll go to my own people! Dyson snapped.
"That sounded like a threat! Trick snapped as his face turned a deep red.
"Call it what you want. But there is line that's been crossed and if I have to cross a line for Cayden to receive justice then I will! Dyson snapped as he walked out of the room.
"Well. Well. You couldn't make him sit huh? Aife laughed from behind Trick.
Trick groaned and turned his head. "Aife what are you doing back here?!
"As long as you're still alive, I will always check on you to see what fuckery you are causing now". Aife laughed again. She circled Trick and his face was nearly red again. She had the same look Isabeau used to have when they fought over a law he had written. The only difference is, Aife was looking at him like he was already a corpse.
"Where is Bo? Trick asked slowly swallowing a breath.
"Safe as long as she's away from you". Aife said popping her lips.
"What do you want Aife? Trick sighed. She was always good for this. Testing his patience. He had a lot to do and didn't need to be spending time on a playful Succubus.
"Word has it that a wolf was killed. I came thinking it was your dog. And to see if you would grieve ove his death since you never grieved for mother. But he's still alive, so I guess I will have to do it myself". Aife laughed.
"If you wanted Dyson dead, you would have done it by now". Trick sighed again.
"Foolish King. I have always loved seeing a dog chase it's tail. He's never going to catch it. But I will". Aife laughed.
"Dyson is not after you". Trick said walking behind the bar.
"I make you nervous don't I? Aife laughed.
"Aife". Trick sighed. He would scratch his head if he still had a full head of hair but his fingernails digging into his skin wasn't the most pleasant thing.
"He's after Bo. I will protect my daughter from any Fae". Aife snapped showing her teeth.
Trick walked to the other end of the bar. He knew she had just threatened him, but wasn't sure what Bo would do to him if he harmed her mother. They were still trying to come to terms with Bo's kill in the elevator. There was something dark and sinister about it, even to Trick.
"I will leave you now cowardly King. I must see what your clown dumbass is up to. Tracking Bo down for a crime she didn't commit right? This should be fun! Aife laughed clapping with glee.
She knew Bo didn't kill the wolf, but her hands were clean too. Which was going to make this all the more delicious.
Bo and Lauren
Bo had found the hotel that Aife had set up for them. She grabbed the bags from out of the trunk and finally went to wake Lauren up. She was really careful on the drive over. She didn't speed, but still drove pretty quickly.
"Lauren". Bo said gently rubbing her shoulder.
Lauren groaned and turned over to see they had driven off somewhere. "Bo?
"You're safe. Mom booked us a penthouse suite for a few days. I figured you wanted to rest away from Toronto". Bo said gently.
Lauren sat up as her golden locks fell down around her shoulders. "That would be nice. But what is going to happen to Nadia?
"She will live but the rest we can talk about later. We have the rest of the night to ourselves". Bo said gesturing towards Lauren.
Lauren studied Bo for a moment. She couldn't read auras like a Succubus but Bo didn't look like she would be expecting much from Lauren. She finally nodded and walked towards the door and smiled as a doorman opened the door and held it for the both of them. Once they were inside, she stood waiting for Bo to check them in.
Lauren watched as Bo read a note that was given to her by the front desk clerk. Bo pointed the bellhop towards their bags. Once she turned and nodded at Lauren, the Doctor walked towards her as they made their way to the elevator.
It was a long, and slow ride up on the elevator. Bo wanted to say something but preferred to keep things between them for now. She closed her eyes and took some deep breaths. This had been a long week and day, but she understood that this was best for the both of them. Apparently Aife had understood it too since she booked a penthouse suite. It has lots of space. The space between them in the elevator wasn't much to Bo's liking but this wasn't about her needs, it was about Lauren.
She had let the woman down. She had stopped taking her calls and returning her text messages after they slept together. The less she spoke to or saw her, the better. But Lauren was carrying so much on her shoulders. Another life as well as hers. Even if Nadia turned out to be foul, Lauren still ran with her because she knew she couldn't trust Bo to help her get the woman out of the Light Fae compound and to safety. The elevator bell rung indicating they had reached the top. Bo needed to feed, and almost wished someone would have gotten on to the elevator on the way up. Once they were settled in, she would find a way to do just that.
The bellhop met them at the door and opened it, Bo pointed for Lauren to walk in first and the Doctor's face said it all. The place was huge. Plush, plush, plush everywhere. For every wall, there seemed to be a massive window that followed. They were so high up that all they could see was trees everywhere.
Bo smiled knowing Lauren's Science mind would appreciate it.
"So which room do you want? Bo asked. They hadn't even gotten to the bedrooms yet, but she wanted to make sure that Lauren was comfortable.
"I wil take the one on the left". Lauren said nodding towards the bellhop. Once he returned he checked to make sure they didn't need anything else, Bo tipped him and he left them alone.
The small kitchen was nicely stocked. They even had a few boxes of cereal. The healthy kind, Bo thought to herself. Champagne and wine bottles were neatly stocked. They had plenty of food too.
"Mom said we could stay a few days or a week. Whatever you need that is not here can be ordered, on her dime". Bo explained softly.
Lauren nodded and looked around again. She closed her eyes when she had turned away from Bo. This was what she needed. What she wanted. Peace and quiet. But she wasn't sure what Bo was wanting at the moment.
"Lauren I am not expecting anything tonight or tomorrow, or even the days after that. For right now, I just want you to get some rest. Rest your mind. Rest your body. I know that you are free but you are not exactly safe, which is why I am here. I will stay here for as long as you allow me to be here. This is not about me. It's about you. No pressure. So you won't have a reason to wonder if this will turn out to be more than you are ready for, if ever. I just want you to get settled in. Watch tv. Fix yourself something to eat. I'd do it but I suck at cooking. Order room service. Shower. Whatever else you want or need". Bo explained.
"Ok". Lauren said softly kicking off her boots to the nearest corner.
"Lets take a small tour so we know what is what". Bo smiled softly as Lauren followed her. The suite really was huge. There was a patio with chairs, small table, and a terrific view. Lauren thought she might use that in the morning just before sunrise. It could be a nice little spot for brunch too, should she or Bo sleep in that long.
Bo was impressed too. She didn't much care what her bedroom looked like as long as it has a huge bed. For a Succubus and worried about Lauren, she was a bit worn too.
She watched as Lauren had finally gone in her room and briefly stayed there before returning. Since this was all Aife's doing, Bo felt like a host, and she wasn't going to retire for the night until her guest did.
When Lauren walked out Bo could tell she was excited about her room. She wasn't going to go in and look though. It was Lauren's quarters.
"It's time for bed Doctor. I am heading in myself. I want you to lock your door so you won't think that I am waiting to try something. I will lock mine too". Bo said softly.
"Bo...". Lauren started.
"We will talk in the morning Lauren. You need to sleep, and it's getting later and later the more you prolong it". Bo said.
Lauren knew Bo was right. There was still so much unsaid between them. Bo didn't have a case that she knew of, so she likely didn't have anywhere else to be. She shuddered a bit at thinking she was Bo's most important case at the moment. She was going to get a good hot shower, and go to bed. If she didn't Bo would still be standing in that same spot until she was content that Lauren was doing as she had asked her to do.
"Good night". Lauren said finally.
"Good night". Bo choked out. Seeing Lauren like that was getting to her Succubus. She stood there and waited until she heard Lauren lock her door behind her. She took a few deep breaths. Her Succubus was poking violently at her insides. So she turned, snuck out the suite and went to look for someone within the hotel to feed from. She hoped she would find someone on the next floor so that she wouldn't be away from Lauren for too long.
Dyson
Dyson was pissed off. He thought for sure Trick was going to help him with Bo. He thought for sure, his feelings about Cayden would supersede anything the Blood King felt towards the young Succubus.
She's Trick's blood, he is not. But he knew him a hell of a lot longer. Did questionable things for him without a second thought. So why was Trick having second thoughts when it came to helping Dyson?
He was fed up and ready to do something about it.
"It's Dyson. Cayden is dead and I know who did it". Dyson said into his phone.
The Dal
Trick had scrubbed the place clean and was heading to his lair when his phone rung. He groaned thinking it was Aife up to her same old antics.
"Dal Riata". Trick answered.
"Blood King. It's Adolph". The caller seethed.
"Adolph. My goodness it's been years". Trick said.
"Don't try it. Dyson has told us everything and you have a choice to make. If you don't we will make the choice for you". Adolph said.
Trick slammed his eyes shut. Dyson had finally crossed a line that he couldn't cross back.
"What is that? Trick asked.
"Your daughter is tailing Dyson. Now we can kill her or go after your granddaughter. You have until sunrise to tell me which one you want maimed and decapitated". Adolph growled.
Trick stood stunned. Adolph was as ruthless a shifter as he had ever seen before. He had over twenty shifters under his command. If they wanted to find someone they would.
He didn't know who he was going to help. By morning one of them would be dead. He was more torn between picking one and writing in his blood. Which could turn disastrous too.
TBC
Lauren and Bo talk.
Hale expedites Nadia's case.
Aife has news that foils Dyson's plans.
Trick calls a meeting of the Elders and Bo crashes it.