Aife's POV
One thing people should have learned when dealing with the Fae, specifically a Succubus is if you're going to kidnap her, don't carry her in your arms. That is what the poor asshole that picked me up learned when he picked me up off of the floor minutes after I freed myself from Isabeau's grip.
It didn't take me long or much money at all to return to Berlin. I was right when I told Isabeau that there are a lot of Succubi that reside here or just hang out for the shits and giggles this life brings.
It didn't take me long to take over the Fae here. As the daughter of Isabeau and Fitzpatrick McCorrigan my skill set is far above anyone here. I have found a place to call home and to rule as I see fit. Nobody questions me. No one calls me out of my true name, Queen Aife. After all that's who I will officially be when the old man in Toronto kicks the bucket. But a bucket is too tall for him, I laughed to myself.
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"My Queen the Blood King has been asking around about you again", The Guard said bowing.
"Tell me what the old fool wants", Aife smiled sitting back on her throne.
"My Queen he wants to know your whereabouts is what I have gathered from my informants", The Guard replied.
"He must need something of me. But he won't get it. When I needed him, he threw me away. Tell these informants he is to learn nothing that I don't willingly give him and that will only be in person shall I choose to see him again", Aife said.
"Very well my Queen", The Guard said.
"I am sensing someone is here. I will go and find out in person. See that nothing is disturbed here in my absence", Aife ordered the guard.
"Of course my Queen. I will have the car brought around at once", The Guard bowed taking his leave.
Aife waved him out of her throne room. Who could be here? She knew Trick wouldn't call if he planned on coming in person. He was a sneaky bastard like that. But her curiosity brought her off of her throne and walking towards the doors.
It was a tall castle. She had it upgraded to her exact specifications. Nothing but red carpets lined everywhere she needed to walk. It even led to her bed. She only had guards to bring and fetch her food or appetizer. She found no need to have an army it would be insulting to a Succubus to need anyone to defend her in battle. She had a gym to keep in shape and closets lined with tailor made outfits and boots.
Bo
"Would you quit sizing me up and down and tell me where Aife is", Bo snapped. The lady was already getting on her nerves. She had told her more than once that she wasn't in town for sex but she kept licking her lips in Bo's direction.
"I told you, it's Queen Aife to you", Shelly bristled. She could tell Bo was a very young Fae but that didn't mean she should lack manners or respect for the Queen.
"Fine. Where is Queen Aife? Bo asked angrily.
"Oh no honey you don't get to see the Queen like that. There are rules to follow. If she don't call or send for you, you don't get to see her", Shelly explained.
"Look Shelly. I know you mean well, but I don't have time for this shit so tell me where Queen Aife is", Bo snapped. This girl was playing with her and she knew it.
"Lose the attitude little Fae. I told you. There are rules to follow. You can't just show up unannounced", Shelly said.
"Is the little one giving you trouble Shelly? Renee asked.
"Look I'm tired of you bitches and I really don't have time for this. So tell me where Queen Aife is", Bo snapped.
Shelly didn't like the insults and moved to strike Bo but was quickly put on her ass.
"Dumb move lady", Bo said standing over her.
"Why you bitch! Renee yelled running towards her but was strategically placed beside Shelly.
"You were saying? Bo laughed. The other clubbers gasped at the sight.
"Ok gorgeous you got about ten seconds to tell me why you're hunting on my turf", Aife smiled softly.
Bo smiled. She knew that line and voice. "Finally".
"I got this bitch my Queen", Shelly screamed reaching up to punch Bo but she was thwarted by Aife's boot heel.
"Call her a bitch again and I will make you mine", Aife winked at Shelly.
"But my Queen she...", Shelly started.
"Is my daughter and if you have a problem with her then you have a problem with me", Aife snapped.
"But my Queen she attacked us. Surely you aren't going to overlook that", Shelly said rubbing her arm.
"Lies. I saw you the two of you attack her and you know where to go while I decide on your fate", Aife nodded.
"Yes my Queen", Shelly and Renee bowed walking towards the exit.
"Now all of you have just witnessed me saying she is my daughter. Do not think of attacking her or you will suffer the consequences. Come Isabeau", Aife said walking in the opposite direction of the others.
Bo followed Aife. She had never seen so many Succubi in one spot and so orderly before. She was somewhat impressed how easily they obeyed Aife without backtalk but she knew her mother could get one hundred flavors of crazy at any minute.
Lauren's POV
Mackenzie was able to give us a lead. The guy's name that we were to look for is Mark. Seems he and Mackenzie had been on the outs for months and she was more than glad to provide information leading to his whereabouts. She laughed when I asked if she and he were still lovers. She replied her pinky was bigger than his pecker. I really didn't need the graphic details but that's how Kenzi was too.
It had been a long night trying to get Mackenzie to spill the details about Mark but once the liquor finally hit, she confessed all that she knew. Beth had come back and forth all night, even when our glasses were full. I am sort of nursing a hangover this morning but it's nothing I can't handle. I still plan on going into the office as soon as I shower and get some breakfast.
According to Mackenzie Mark was living in Dyson's gym. At least that's what I understood from the liquor laced directions she gave me. I needed to go in and confirm that the fingerprints matched before I made my move. Crystal didn't seem as enthused as I am to close this case. It gives me something to do while I try and execute a plan to get out of here and back to Toronto so I can move on. I haven't seen that janitor in awhile but from what I already understood, solving this case seemed important since he seemed to be hanging around me and the precinct more than the rest of us.
I stayed the night at a hotel. It was nice enough. All I really needed was a big bed and a nice shower or bath tub. The view was great. It overlooked the suburbs. From what I could see it was mostly rich people not living there. I say that as there were hardly any cars in the driveway or rarely did I see any coming and going. Perhaps they were in the garage all day and night. One blonde was out trimming the hedges in one yard, she smiled and waved. How the hell she saw me from that distance was mind boggling. But I had enough of that and headed down to my car.
The Dal
"You still haven't found Aife yet huh? Kenzi asked taking a fresh beer from Trick. She decided to sleep at the Dal since Bo was gone and the Fae seemed pissed about Lauren.
"No. None of my leads are panning out", Trick said rubbing his head.
"We need to find her Trick. You have to know Fae spies or whatever you call them, that can track her down", Kenzi sighed. She wished Bo had allowed her to go, she felt helpless not being with her. She knew the only thing protecting her from being eaten by the Fae in Bo's absence was being her claimed human.
"Dyson is the best shifter I know but he's still in the dungeons courtesy of the Ash", Trick said.
"No problem. I can sweet talk Hale into letting Dyson out", Kenzi said.
"That won't work Kenzi. Dyson will stay where he is. The Elders are still on my ass about Lauren being gone", Hale said taking a seat.
"Hale we need him. He can find Aife's scent", Trick said.
"You got bigger problems than Dyson Trick", Hale said rubbing his leg.
"What? What do you mean? Kenzi asked.
"The minute Aife steps in Toronto, if she's not already here, I am to take her into custody for the Light Fae compound bombing", Hale explained.
"What? We have bigger problems than your precious building. If Bo doesn't get Lauren out, we are going to have a very pissed off Succubus", Kenzi said.
"That bombing killed some important Elders not to mention the Ash. They aren't worried that much about a human Doctor", Hale said.
"Hey jackhole, I'm a human too or did you forget? Kenzi spat.
"Hey those are their words not mine lil mama but nonetheless, I have new orders regarding Aife", Hale said.
"Guys we all know what happened with the Lich and Lauren was still alive then. If Bo is not allowed to go and get her back, we're all dead", Kenzi said looking back and forth between Hale and Trick.
Trick paced back and forth behind the bar. He knew Kenzi was right. He knew Hale was right. This was a no win situation. If Aife so much as felt threatened they were all dead. If Bo wasn't allowed to and get Lauren back, they were all dead. Either way he would have two very powerful pissed off Succubus' on his hands and he honestly wasn't sure which one scared him the most.
Aife's Castle.
"What the hell is this? Who's is this? Bo asked looking at the large spectacle in front of her.
"It's Queen Aife's castle", The Guard said holding the car door for Bo.
"Mom? Bo asked turning around to Aife who was being escorted by another guard.
"Come Isabeau. We clearly need to talk if you have sought me out", Aife said gesturing towards the stairs.
Bo followed Aife. She was still in awe at the size of the castle and how the hell Aife was a Queen. The grounds were immaculate, the winding stairs were plentiful. She laughed at how slowly Aife took each step. She knew it was her way of flaunting her power for all to see. Not having much patience Bo took every other step. It felt like almost 15 minutes just to get inside.
"Isabeau sweetie where are your bags? Aife asked noticing Bo was empty handed.
"I guess with all the bullshit going down at the club, I forgot them on one of the tables", Bo said.
"Go and retrieve her bags and everything she packed better be accounted for", Aife instructed the guard.
"Yes. My Queen", The Guard said bowing and running back down the stairs.
"Come Isabeau", Aife said gesturing Bo to walk beside her. She was back to walking slow again and Bo was having a hard time not to bust out laughing.
Once they were in the throne room Bo's mouth dropped open. The stairs leading to the throne were almost as much as the stairs leading into the castle.
"How the hell did she swing this? Bo asked herself internally.
She watched Aife wash her hands in a bowl of hot water and dry them off with clean white towels.
"Do you have to sit there right now? Bo asked.
"Sweetie you watched me walk up all those damn stairs and then ask me that? Aife laughed.
"I just thought we could talk somewhere I wouldn't feel like I needed to bow to you", Bo said.
"Fine. Guards! Aife called.
Bo watched as they lifted Aife from her throne and placed her gently in front of her.
"I forgot about that. I will have to use that again when I'm ready to go back up there", Aife laughed.
"Mom. Please I'm in a hurry", Bo said.
"You should have said so. Come on, we can talk in the dining quarters", Aife laughed. She really didn't use it like humans would. Well the table she did but it was immediately cleaned afterwards.
Bo shook her head. This was going to be a long conversation.
Lauren's POV
I made it to the station and of course nobody was there but the Chief and I. I guess Crystal was still sleeping off last night's activities. No matter all I was here for was to check if the fingerprints matched this Mark person Mackenzie told me about. Turns out the Chief's last name Jackson. I don't care to learn the first name as I won't be here long.
"The fingerprints match Detective Lewis", The Janitor said.
"What? How did you? I asked.
"I am here to assist you Detective. One of my jobs is to stay ahead of you but this as far as I can go in helping you with this case. To solve this case you must use your knowledge from your other life", The Janitor smiled warmly.
When he handed me the paperwork I was floored and not by what I saw written down. But by what I saw on my left hand. A wedding ring. I swallowed hard falling into my seat.
"What's this? I asked pointing towards the ring.
"It appears they were married in here", The Janitor said.
"What? She married him? I asked angrily.
"Yes the Doctor and the Cop were married", The Janitor confirmed.
"Let me guess as long as I am in here, the ring won't come off right? I asked.
"You're are a smart one, that's correct", The Janitor said.
Then what the fuck was I waiting on? I must move at rapid speed and find this Mark. If Bo wanted Dyson so badly that she would marry him while we were still in a relationship, she could have his coward ass. The old Lauren was gone and they were all about to learn what the new Lauren is capable of.
"Thank you", I said softly. It wasn't his fault this bullshit was happening.
It was theirs. I can imagine them all sitting around the Dal having drinks and laughing at my expense. I won't be humiliated anymore but the Succubus will be once I go back and publicly leave her for good.
"Detective Stone are you coming in today? I asked through my phone.
"I hadn't planned to. The Chief won't care. His main money comes from the Doll", Detective Stone said.
"Fine I will solve this case myself', I barked as I hung up. I didn't mean to be rude but I was pissed off. How could Bo do this to me? Me? I wasn't the one that hid Aife from her. I wasn't the one spying on her for Trick but oh yeah, just let that go unnoticed.
If she was here she would probably throw the first night we slept together in my face as a betrayal. That's another lie. She wanted me as much as I wanted her. That was evident in her every movement that night and when she came to see me at my lab two days later. But of course she had to come by for one of Dyson's cases that he was too dumb to solve himself. He must have kissed major ass to be promoted to Detective. I almost wish he was here to see how quick and thoroughly a case should be solved without others help. It's good Detective Stone is not coming in, this Detective can solve her cases, will solve this one on my own.
Looking at the size of the diamond on my ring he must really love her or she really loves him. He wouldn't be able to pick such a beautiful ring.
Enough of the pity party Lewis, solve this damn case. The fingerprints match and you have a known address, get going. I stood from my seat, checked my gun for bullets and put on my bulletproof vest. Not sure I can actually be shot here, but I'm too pissed off to find out. So it's better to be prepared for whatever.
I slammed the paperwork on my desk. I know I will probably need a warrant but I could care less. This place was lacking as it is, so who cares if I need one and with my military background, I can always find a way around the red tape so to speak. I ran to my squad car, lit up the sirens and sped off.
Bo and Aife.
Aife had already taken her seat and Bo could do nothing but pace. She knew this was going to be a long shot. To try and convince her mother to go back with her and most importantly go back to the Dal was going to take every bit of reasoning she had. She knew how Aife felt about Trick and to have to go anywhere near him was asking a lot of her. She didn't know all of their history but it was enough for her mother to despise him and all that he stood for.
From what Bo had learned of Trick along the years was not all that great and she herself had raised a few eyebrows where he was concerned.
But this was about Lauren. She knew the Doctor would be hella pissed off and hoped she would last long enough for Bo to go and get her out of there. Knowing she was not just up against Aife saying no, she was up against Lauren's genius. If she gets promoted all of this would be for nothing and Lauren would be lost to her forever.
"So Isabeau I heard Trick has been calling around asking for me. I suspect that's why you're here", Aife said taking a sip of beer.
"Mom I...", Bo started. The moment of truth was almost too much for her. She felt like she was going to swallow her tongue. She was that nervous. Aife could do a lot of things once she asked. She could tell her to get out. She could say no. She could laugh in her face. She didn't know what her Dawning was like. Hers was mostly bullshit though so Aife's couldn't have been all that great.
"I can't know what you want unless you ask", Aife laughed. Bo was adorable the way she paced around. She looked like she was about to ask Aife to borrow the car or something. But whatever it is, it must be serious enough for her to come all that way.
Bo felt like she needed an air bag. She had no choice but to ask Aife. "Mom I need you to come back with me".
"What? Aife asked softly. Surely she didn't hear the young Succubus right.
"I don't have a lot of time to explain mom but I need you to come back to the Dal with me", Bo said.
"Isabeau. Have you seen this place? I could fit about 10 Dal Riata's inside here", Aife boasted as she pointed around the castle.
"Mom! Bo snapped.
"I'm listening sweetie", Aife laughed.
"I need you to come back with me to the Dal...
"You want me to go back to the Dal. Where Trick is? Where the Light Fae bullshitters squat? Aife laughed.
"No mom! I need you go to back to the Dal so you can go back and finish your Dawning", Bo said softly. Getting angry would not help her cause.
"Isabeau watch the bouncing ball. Over...my...dead...body", Aife laughed holding up one of her pearls.
TBC