Bo and Lauren
Bo was doing everything she could not to choke on her food in laughter. Lauren was eating her food so quickly, Bo wasn't sure she was breathing at all.
"Easy Lauren. We still have a little time". Bo said gently grabbing Lauren's hand across the table.
"I know. But I'm just so excited. Everything is ready, and it is really mine. All mine". Lauren said as a piece of toast fell out of her mouth.
"It is all yours to do with as you wish. Hire who you wish. The hours of operation are yours to chose. I have done all that I will do on it. You will make every decision". Bo nodded as she took a bite of her own food.
Lauren set her fork down and inhaled some much needed air. Her clinic was done, and she was just too elated for words. She held her tears in knowing it would ruin her make-up.
"Hey. It will be fine". Bo said wiping her own tears away.
That's what Lauren did to her. Brought out the human in her. The emotions. The constant need to protect her. Someone to love, and have it returned. She had almost lost all of this in front of her, over a simple misunderstanding about Nadia.
Lauren had paid with her own life and freedom for over five years. She more than deserved everything that she was getting. Bo felt honored that Lauren agreed to mate with her so quickly. She could have been rid of the Fae for good, and given what they had done to her, she had every reason to want to be rid of all Fae, Bo included.
Bo came out of her thoughts when she noticed Lauren stand, pick her plate up and carry it into the kitchen. The Succubus looked down at her own plate, and noticed she had finished as well.
"Evony can do that Lauren". Bo said.
"Bo I know you mean well, and I love you for it, but I no longer want a maid. I don't want anyone else in here that is not us". Lauren said softly as she rinsed their plates off and placed them into the dishwasher. She had already rinsed off the pots and pans when Bo was showering.
"Are you sure Lauren? Bo asked softly.
"I'm sure. How dirty can our house get when we are not here to dirty it up? Lauren smiled.
Bo smiled when Lauren said our house. "Not that dirty". Bo sighed as she placed her orange juice glass into the dishwasher.
The women freshened up and left for the lab. The weather was perfect for dropping the top on the car, and both women had their hair down. Bo grabbed Lauren's hand when she noticed her fidgeting. Lauren nodded and took some deep breaths.
"Mom's still there. So I am sure there is nothing to worry about. No last minute disasters". Bo said popping her lips.
"I just can't wait to get there". Lauren sighed as she rested her head on Bo's shoulder.
"We will be there in a few minutes". Bo cooed as she squeezed Lauren's hand again.
The Doctor closed her eyes and inhaled Bo's scent. Her love. Her breaths. Everything about the woman sitting next to her.
"We're here". Bo said quietly as she shut off the ignition. She felt Lauren take a big breath, and open her eyes.
"Bo". Lauren said as tears finally fell.
"I know". Bo said wiping Lauren's tears away with her thumbs.
The women took a few minutes to recover, and Bo opened Lauren's door for her.
Lauren sighed when her boot heel hit the concrete for the first time. She swallowed hard as Bo pulled her from the car.
She nodded and Bo pulled her towards her clinic one step at a time. Lauren noticed that every Fae that they knew was in the colony stood silent as the women walked past them. Bo noticed Aife at the front of the group. The Succubus was standing at the bottom of the small staircase.
Kenzi and Dyson were standing next to her. They both looked like shit, but that wasn't Bo's concern. Her concern was to get Lauren to the top of the stairs and into the building.
When they reached the top of the stairs Bo stopped and turned around. She had a small change in plans, but this was a priority too.
"I would say welcome. But it was mandatory that you all be here for the grand opening of Lewis Clinic. Gone are the days of you just showing up to Lauren's lab expecting her to treat you for nothing. Since all of you are Fae, there is no need for any of you to ever come here. If you do need her services and it's not life threatening, you will go on a waiting list. The list will be looked over by Dr. Lewis herself, and if she sees fit to see you, she will. Otherwise you are never to darken her office doorstep for any kind of bullshit. Do I make myself clear?! Bo screamed over the cloud.
"Aye! The group screamed back.
"Good now get the hell out of here! Bo screamed.
Aife raised her hands and they all ran away as fast as they could.
"What about these little shits? Aife laughed pointing to Kenzi, Vex and Dyson.
Bo snapped her fingers and her thralls had been removed from Vex, and Dyson.
Dyson fell to the ground. He still hadn't fully recovered from Bo's attack.
Bo bent over to him. "You stink. Go shower". She laughed.
"Does that mean I'm free too? Vex asked.
"You can go and do what you want". Bo nodded.
"What about me? Kenzi asked.
"What about you? Bo laughed.
"Don't I get anything? Kenzi asked.
"You can have the clubhouse. It's ripe with rodents for the wolf to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner". Bo laughed.
"What? You want Dyson to move in with me? Kenzi asked as she looked at the wolf, and back to Bo.
"I can read your aura. You're in love with him. But as a human, you don't think you're enough for him". Bo laughed as she squeezed Lauren's hand.
Kenzi scoffed looking at the Doctor and Succubus.
"And she's enough for you? Kenzi laughed.
"Lauren has always been enough for me". Bo cooed as she looked at the Doctor.
"Bullshit. She can't even feed you". Dyson growled from the ground.
"I told you to go and bathe. Lauren is more than enough". Bo smiled as she kissed Lauren's hand in plain view of Kenzi and Dyson.
"She's just a...". Dyson started and stopped.
Bo smirked at Dyson's facial expression. "She's my mate". Bo smiled at Kenzi's confusion.
"It can't be! Succubi can't mate". Dyson growled.
"Isabeau can". Aife laughed at Dyson's displeasure.
"But Bo's my mate! Mine! Dyson screamed through his pain.
"But I'm not yours". Bo said kicking the wolf when he got too close to Lauren.
"Bo! Dyson said crawling to the Succubus and Doctor as they left the trio in front of them.
"Yo dumb fuck, she's not your mate. She's Lauren's and vice versa". Aife laughed as she buried her heel into the back of his neck.
"That's impossible". Dyson growled again.
"It's not like you have anything to offer her, anymore". Aife laughed.
"Come on Dyson. I need to shower. Once we have both showered, we can come back and talk to them". Kenzi said reaching for the wolf.
"Yes get the hell out of here. You two little bastards are stinking up the place". Aife laughed waving them off.
Once Kenzi and Dyson were off the property, the Succubus turned and went to join Bo and Lauren.
They slowly walked into the building. They went in out of every room. Surveying the brand new equipment. Bo laughed when Lauren tested everything to make sure that it was running properly.
"You have hundreds of supplies. Should you drop to half of that, the others will be immediately replaced. As far as your equipment, it will be replaced within the hour it breaks down, or is broken. Given how brilliant and careful you are to detail, I doubt that will ever happen". Bo said quietly as she walked behind the Doctor.
Bo herself was impressed with the details. She had seen Lauren's sketches, and now it had all come to life. Fitting for someone bent on saving lives.
"I have something for you to do, if you're up for it Dr. Lewis". Aife said quietly walking up behind them.
"Huh? Lauren asked.
"Rainer's hair still needs to be tested. We need to make sure that bastard is dead". Aife said holding a plastic bag in her hands.
"You don't have to do that today Lauren, or ever if you don't want to". Bo said taking the bag from her mother.
"No I can do it. Just give me a few minutes to get started". Lauren said taking the bag from Bo.
Bo nodded. She still didn't want Lauren's first day to be like this. But she wasn't going to deny Lauren of something that seemed to put that Doctor shine in her eyes.
Bo and Aife took the nearest seats and waited for Lauren to complete the tests.
"She's too good for you, ya know". Aife said tapping Bo's leg.
"I know. I want to be good enough for her'. Bo said quietly.
"Just be you. Be the you she fell in love with. Even before you mated with her". Aife replied as Lauren left the room.
"Whew". Bo said releasing a breath.
"You're that worried? Aife asked.
"No. It's just..I don't know. I think it's the mate thing". Bo smiled.
"Regrets? Aife asked.
"No! Hell no. It's just, I feel different". Bo said.
"With the mating thing, your powers were doubled. Hell even your hair is thicker. So is hers. Your aura's match. So you needn't worry about it. She loves you Isabeau. No human would mate with a Fae. Not after we have killed their kind for centuries". Aife said.
"I knew the minute that I saw her, that I wanted her. I just never expected to fall in love with her so soon. That's why our first night together meant so much. I never wanted her to leave my bed". Bo said looking around the room. She could still smell Lauren.
"Well the only time she will now is to go to work, or go somewhere with you". Aife laughed.
"Speaking of which. I am done with Fae cases. The Fae will learn to fix their own shit". Bo said flatly.
"There hasn't been much going on. Some have fled in fear of you. Some have fled not wanting to be ruled by a woman". Aife laughed.
"Lauren doesn't want a maid anymore, so I removed my thrall on Evony. I'd hate to have to kill her. Especially if Lauren changes her mind". Bo said removing her jacket and hung it up on the wall.
"Secretary? Lauren's driver? Aife laughed.
"No. Lauren will decide who she wants to hire here. The driver thing is done too. I only wanted Trick to drive her in case she needed protection. She doesn't need that now, and I don't want her to feel like she's been driven around like the Ash had her driven around. Like a slave". Bo explained.
Aife nodded. They were trying to make a normal life for themselves in the Fae world. This was Bo's world now, and Lauren was the center of it.
"That still leaves the question of the throne in the air. But I don't want it. I know I'm a Queen without a crown". Aife laughed.
"I think I've laid out sufficient laws. If they are ever broken, then I will deal with it. But gone are the days of me just chasing trouble. I need to be available for my relationship". Bo said softly.
"Don't you mean your marriage? Aife laughed.
"Mom". Bo said softly.
"I was just teasing. But yes baby. Do whatever you want to do. Because I certainly am". Aife laughed.
"There are going to be threats, and I want to be ready for all of them. So not sitting on some Ash or Morrigan throne frees up my time. Both were assholes. And I know there will be Elders surfacing. Let them come. They will find a pain like they've never known or witnessed before". Bo said and stood suddenly when Lauren walked back into the room.
"What you got Doctor Lewis? Aife asked as she stood.
"The samples you gave me match. I am not sure about the other part of finding out if he's really dead". Lauren said tossing her gloves into the nearest trash bin.
"I read Trick's aura when he spoke of him. If the hairs match, he's really dead". Aife replied as Bo walked over to Lauren.
"Ok that's done. Now how about we tour the rest of the clinic". Bo smiled softly.
"Ok". Lauren smiled as she walked out of the room. They walked down the hall again until they reached the first Operating Room. The room was massive. If Lauren needed to treat ten or more patients at a time, she could. Bo knew she was smart enough to do that too.
They spent the next few hours going from floor to floor and room to room. When they reached the end of the top floor. They went up to the roof and looked out over the building. It was still beautiful out.
"Those fuckers really came back". Aife laughed pointing at Dyson's car.
"Kenzi doesn't even have a license. Dyson should be arresting her for that". Bo laughed.
"He's coming for you Bo". Lauren said softly.
"I know". Bo said as her eyes flashed a hint of blue.
Aife and Bo gasped when Lauren jumped from the roof and landed on the round.
"Lauren! Bo screamed. She nodded when the Doctor met her eyes.
"She's mine. There is nothing for you here. So get the hell off of my property". Lauren said slowly as she walked towards Kenzi and Dyson.
"Bo's my best friend. I have a right to be here". Kenzi snapped.
"And she's my mate so I have a right to be here too". Dyson growled.
Lauren laughed as she raised her hands. Kenzi screamed and Dyson was shocked when he noticed he was back inside of his car. He heard the engine start and the car was turned around and speeding out into the street again.
"Shit can I do that? Bo asked.
"If she can, you can". Aife laughed slapping Bo on the back of her head.
"Lunch? Lauren called up to the women.
Bo smiled and jumped off the roof too.
"I'll take the elevators, I have new shoes". Aife laughed.
"You are amazing Dr. Lewis". Bo smiled as she held the Doctor in her arms.
"What did I do? Lauren asked.
"Just being you". Bo smiled again as she kissed her on the cheek.
"Please I haven't eaten yet". Aife laughed.
Bo rolled her eyes and gestured towards her car.
"Wait". Lauren said as she pushed a button on her key chain. They heard a beep and knew it was the alarm system being set in Lauren's lab.
"You really didn't need that. Nobody will go in there". Bo said quietly.
"Old habits die hard". Lauren shrugged.
The women found a hot spot. Had lunch and left. Bo didn't want Lauren spending the day alone in her lab. But Lauren had other plans and pulled the Succubus back to the lab.
"It's almost dark. What could you possibly need at the lab? Bo asked as they walked up the steps and into the building.
"It's after hours time". Lauren smiled as she pushed Bo to the floor.
Bo smiled as Lauren's hand snaked over her body and found a landing spot.
Kenzi and Dyson
"What the hell was that?! Kenzi groaned.
"Lauren. She forced us into my car and pushed us away. She's trying to take Bo away from the both of us. But I won't let her". Dyson growled.
"Dude she's Bo's mate now. She has to be. Boring ass Lauren wouldn't have done what she just did". Kenzi sighed looking over at the wolf.
"Bo will be my mate again. Lauren can find her own. Somewhere else". Dyson growled.
"Dude. If you're thinking of crossing Bo again, let me out on the corner". Kenzi said. She was shocked at how suddenly Dyson was better.
"No I might need you". Dyson said as he neared a corner.
"Nope. I'm the only human left in this gang. If Bo don't kill me, Aife would'. Kenzi said yanking on the door.
"I need you Kenzi". Dyson groaned when the woman tried to jump out.
"You don't need my kind of help. Drop me off on the next corner, or at the clubhouse". Kenzi pleaded. Dyson was slowly losing his shit. She suspected he might have a fever but as powerful as he told her the Fae was, that was impossible.
"Kenz please". Dyson pleaded.
"No. Absolutely not. I'm out of here". Kenzi said jumping from the car and Dyson couldn't grab her in time to stop her. His arm was still bothering him, and he didn't have the strength.
Once he saw Kenzi was ok, and not far from the clubhouse, he sped away.
Two hours later, he pulled up to an old house. He limped up the stairs.
"Dyson. What the hell are you doing here? A crackly old voice asked.
"I need your help". Dyson said.
The old woman looked at him. "There is nothing you have to offer in return".
"I still have my wolf and...". Dyson growled.
"I don't need a thousand year old wolf. New ones are being born every day". The woman laughed.
"You didn't let me finish. I have my wolf and a weakness of the Succubus". Dyson said.
"Aife did me a favor killing my sister". The woman laughed.
"Eleanor please". Dyson said.
"What do you want boy? My time is valuable". Eleanor snapped.
"I will give you my wolf and help you take down the Unaligned Succubus". Dyson replied.
"Stupid boy there is no Light and Dark anymore. So there is no need for her to be unaligned anymore. And how would I take her down? She's too powerful". Eleanor laughed.
"You are the last living Norn. You can take down the Succubus by taking her mate from her. Bo will go dark, which will make her vulnerable. Then she will need me. Want me, again". Dyson said and started coughing erratically.
Bo felt something inside of her. She rolled over and noticed Lauren was gone. Quickly jumping up, she immediately dressed.
Dyson and Eleanor.
"This Bo is Aife's daughter correct? Eleanor asked.
"Do this for me, and none of that will matter". Dyson pleaded.
"She will not do that. Will you? Lauren laughed from the doorway.
"Ahh the Succubus mate. I can always spot a mate. A real one". Eleanor laughed looking at Dyson.
"Nevermind who she is, remove the bond! Dyson snapped.
"Foolish. Foolish wolf". Aife laughed walking up behind Eleanor.
"I got this". Lauren waved from the other side of the room.
"What's going on here? Dyson asked.
"You spoke of Bo's mate. Which is like calling Lauren on the phone". Aife laughed.
"Now Aife. I want no part of this, I only listened to him". Eleanor said putting her hands up in innocence.
"Nobody's blaming you. This fool is desperate. Even more so now that Bo has woken up from the floor of Lauren's lab and is on her way here". Aife laughed.
"On the floor? What was she doing on the floor? Dyson growled.
"Helping me break in my lab". Lauren laughed licking her lips.
"She what? No! That can't be! Dyson growled.
"Oh honey, they've consummated their bond, many times". Aife laughed.
"What are we going to do with him? Lauren laughed as she walked over to the man.
"Eleanor he wanted you to take his wolf. So take it". Aife laughed.
"No. Leave his wolf. So he will know what it feels like to feel inferior to Bo's real mate. Smell Bo on me". Lauren laughed.
"Then what will we do with him? Aife laughed.
"Let Lauren kick his ass. Since he summoned her". Bo growled from the door.
"Come sit next to me Isabeau". Aife laughed patting the seat next to her.
The Succubus never took her eyes off of Dyson, as she stopped to kiss Lauren, and then joined her mother.
"Ring side seats". Aife laughed.
Bo nodded and Lauren turned back to the wolf.
"This won't take long. See being a Doctor, I know all of your weak spots. Most of them used to be in your pants, but that's none of my business". Lauren laughed as they circled each other.
Every time Dyson lunged at Lauren he missed.
"You know this could be over already". Bo said softly.
"I know, but this is fun". Lauren winked. Bo nodded, and Dyson thought he had his chance, but was thwarted again.
When Lauren finally grew tired of the wolf's clumsy moves, she made a move of her own.
She wrapped her lower leg around Dyson's neck and flipped over, carrying her sparring partner with her. Dyson growled in pain, as the force of the flip slammed his head hard into the floor. He was out cold.
"Didn't know such a little bitch could scream like that". Aife laughed.
"Lets go home Lauren". Bo said softly stepping behind the Doctor. Lauren didn't even look winded.
"Old Army move". Lauren smiled when Bo looked at her questioningly.
Aife walked by Dyson and kicked him in the head. She'd prefer to kick him in the balls, but he no longer had those.
"Eleanor I will send someone to pick him up. Leave his wolf, like the Doctor requested". Aife said quietly.
"Of course Aife. Come back any time". Eleanor bowed at the Blood King's daughter.
TBC