A/N: Okay, here's the continuation of Never Forget You, and Our Town I was telling you all about. Hope you all like it, got some things planned for this one. I have most of the chapters pre-written, but updating won't be as frequent as before. I'm gonna try and post one every week. So, have fun!


Chapter 1: Isn't That Convenient?

McCorrigan Estate

To replay the events that happened with Ray and Maya; almost felt like a lifetime ago to Bo and Lauren. They'd come so far since then. It'd had been two long years since they even gave it a thought. Lots of things had changed since then. Including a new addition to their family.

Not three months after Bo awoke from her death-like coma; she and Lauren discovered the wonderful news of them becoming Parents for the second time. It was a shock; and a surprise. But they couldn't have asked for better news. And the fact that their new daughter was born on Bo's birthday; made it all the more special.

It was the best birthday gift Bo had ever gotten.

When it came to naming their little girl; they went back and forth. But since JJ was named after Bo's Father; she only thought it fair that their daughter be named after Lauren's Mother; Camilla. But Lauren felt like it was such a mature name for a little girl. So, they compromised; and shortened it to Cami instead.

Cami was the most well behaved one year old in the world. She didn't fuss, and she didn't scream the house down. Especially when it came to the first week of her birth. They had trouble with JJ when he was born; he didn't want to sleep through the night at all.

But Cami was so quiet.

Kenzi expressed her thoughts that Cami was actually tricking them into believing she was the best baby ever but when she hit two years old she was going to turn the tables on them. Like any other mischievous McCorrigan would do. Not even walking yet, and Cami was harnessing her tricks.

JJ was seven years old now, and also coming into his other Wolf abilities. He still had to wear the magical bracelet they'd given him years ago though. Without it he'd change into a Wolf and wouldn't be able to turn back. He wasn't ready to be trained yet.

Lauren stressed to Bo that all he had to worry about right now, was being a kid. She wanted him to have a good childhood. It was important for his development.

Another thing that Bo had to do when they neutralised the threat, was fix up their original home. After the explosion, the top half of the house was left in bits. But, with a little hard work and a lot of money on Bo's part; she was able to have it remodelled and put back to its former glory. It was the guest room no one used that was effected, and also the stairs. Which was easy enough to fix. Everything else was still in good condition.

So, with their old home done; they moved back and had the other one on standby just in case. Everything was the same; the doors, the windows, Bo was a simple woman. She didn't need flashy windows or electronic locks.

She just wanted it as it was.

Bo was still running the Clan; she couldn't remember a time when she wasn't running things. But things had been eerily quiet lately. And she didn't like that. She always found that when nothing was going on; there was definitely something going on; somewhere.

But she wasn't the same Bo as two years ago. If her run in with the Barreras had taught her anything; it was that she had to be ready for anything. She was the most powerful Clan leader on this side of the region. Everyone wanted what she had.

And Ray and Maya almost succeeded in taking it.

But that wasn't going to happen again.

It was Bo's day off; she made an agreement with Lauren that she'd take at least two days off a week. Otherwise they'd never have any Family time and it was important for the kids. JJ; not so much. But Cami was still young and she needed as much attention from her Parents as they could give.

So while Lauren was at work, she was home with her. JJ was at school, which he was loving. He definitely got that side from Lauren. Because Bo herself hated school when she was a kid. Learning, being told what to do; the thought made her sick.

Cami was sitting next to Bo on the couch while she looked over some papers. Just because it was her day off didn't mean she couldn't keep up to date with everything. But like always Cami was happy as a clam just playing with some toys while she sat on the couch.

Bo turned her head, looking at her with a smile. "Now why couldn't your big brother be like this when he was your age?" She saw Cami look at her, giggling as she sucked on her pacifier. "Okay!" She put the papers away. "I'm hungry. What'd you say we fill our tummies?" She scooped her daughter up, taking her to the kitchen.

As she got to the fridge to grab a bottle for her, Bo saw Dyson enter from the back door. He'd been building a tree house in the backyard for JJ for at least a week and he'd finally finished. "All done! Once the paint's dry; the little man will have his own castle to play in. Here, let me help you" he took his niece from Bo's arms; noticing she was trying to juggle everything.

Bo could finally grab what she needed from the fridge now. "Thanks; you can just sit her down in her chair…" She grabbed a milk bottle and then some items to make herself a sandwich. As she was doing everything; she noticed how good Dyson was with Cami. She favoured him more than Kenzi and Tamsin. Maybe it was a Wolf thing. "… Do you ever think about settling down D?"

Dyson didn't expect to hear that question. He continued to bounce Cami in his arms, pondering the question. "Uh; I'm not sure. I don't think I've ever really thought about it. Why?"

She shrugged, "No reason; I just think you'd make a great Dad. That's all" she heated up Cami's bottle and then gave it to Dyson so he could feed her. Then went back to making her sandwich.

"Just because I'm good with JJ and Cami doesn't mean I'm cut out to be a Dad…" Dyson wasn't confident about being a Father. "… It's different when you've got kids of your own. All that responsibility? No thank you. I much prefer being the cool Uncle" why mess with a good thing?

Bo laughed, she expected such an answer from him. "Whatever you say D. It's just something to think about" she finished her sandwich; taking a bite.

Just as Dyson was about to comment on her laugh, he smelt something awful. "Uh; this's why I don't want kids…" He reached his hands out, holding Cami out for Bo to take. "… Smelly diapers aren't my idea of a good time" he smiled. This wasn't his job.

Sighing, Bo put her sandwich down and took her daughter from his arms. "Don't worry sweetie. Uncle Dyson will eat his words sooner or later…" She held her close, but she could smell it too and he was right. "… Let's get you all clean" she walked off to the baby's room.

Dyson waited for her to leave, then snatched her sandwich and ate it for himself. She could make another. It wasn't like they were short on food.

Later

Not long after Bo changed her daughter's diaper; Cami decided to scream bloody murder for the rest of the day. She didn't know what happened. One minute she was fine, and the next; she was making Bo want to tear her hair out. Bo had been sitting with her in her bedroom, bouncing her non-stop.

"Please baby! Stop crying!" she rocked her, rubbing her back. "What's wrong huh?" she looked at her red little face, how was she not tired of crying yet? "Like you can actually tell me! Why can't babies learn to talk months out of the womb? Life would be so much easier!" she groaned.

Suddenly, Lauren walked through the door. "Whoa! What's going on here?" she walked up to Bo, taking Cami from her arms. "Hi sweetie…" she noticed how upset she was. "… What's got you all upset, hmm?" she kissed her head, holding her close.

And as if by magic, she stopped crying. Bo breathed in relief, she could hear again. "Of course; she stops for you…" she was starting to think Cami had a favourite among her Parents, and it certainly wasn't Bo. "… I dunno what happened. She was fine a couple hours ago"

Lauren smiled, "Bo, it's okay…" she didn't think it was a big deal. "… Babies cry; that's what they do. Most of the time it's for no reason at all. Remember, we had the same problem with JJ when he was her age?" those were fun times.

Joke.

"Don't remind me; speaking of our future King…" Bo didn't see him with Lauren, or hear him running through the house like usual. "… Where is he?" she went to pick up the toys she'd left strewn about Cami's room. She tried every one they'd bought to stop her crying.

Nothing worked.

"I dropped him off at Tamsin's…" Lauren said, walking to Cami's crib and laying her down gently. "… She offered to take him to his baseball try out. I didn't know if I'd finish my work load in time to go down there. And I wasn't sure if you had any Clan work to do either" she stroked her daughter's cheek as she slept.

She was finally sleeping; thank god.

Bo was a little sad she could cheer on her little man though. "Well, you'd be right. I've got some new plans to go over. I would've been done earlier, but as you can see I've had my hands full. And my ear drums blown up" she smiled jokingly, touching her sore ears.

Her daughter had a set of lungs on her like no other.

"To be honest, he won't even care we're not there. Tamsin's his go-to person when it comes to baseball. Dyson's football, and Kenzi's Hockey. That's just the way it is around here…" Lauren gave Bo a quick peck. "… Hi, by the way" she forgot to say that first.

Bo chuckled, "Hi back. Was your day good?"

"Good, is a bit of a loose term…" Lauren sighed, "… Tiring would be a better word. But, I wouldn't trade my job for the world. Also, this is a picnic compared to the workload I had at the Hospital back in the City. I guess you just have to pick your battles" she was fine with it.

And Bo liked that attitude. "Yeah I guess you do…" Bo said. "… So, I was gonna make some dinner before I start on those plans. It might be too late to eat by the time I finish them. Feel like joining me?" they had to make use of these quiet moments.

Lauren nodded, "Definitely!" she exclaimed, quietly so not to wake the baby. "Just let me change and I'll meet you in the kitchen" she kissed Bo's cheek, then checked Cami one last time before running out of the room.

Bo did the same, always feeling content when she watched her daughter sleep. She went through the same thing with JJ. "Night, baby girl" she turned on the mobile above the crib, and left nothing but the pale purple nightlight on as she grabbed a baby monitor on her way out.

Kitchen

With Cami soundly sleeping, and JJ still not home; Bo and Lauren took advantage of being alone. They ate a lovely meal, drank a glass of wine, and now they were talking. This was fun for them. And was vital if they were going to continue to thrive as a couple. "So, I know you said you have a lot of work to do-"

Lauren shook her head, "No" she cut her off before she could finish.

"You don't even know what I was gonna say!" Bo couldn't believe the devilish look she was getting off her Wife right now.

But that's where she was wrong. Lauren knew exactly what she was going to say. "Yes, I do…" she faced her with a smirk. "… You were gonna suggest we take a break from our work and spend the time fooling around instead. You're my Wife, Bo; you think I don't know when you're horny?" she raised her eyebrows, sipping what was left of her wine.

Damn it! Bo was caught. "So what if I am?!" she shrugged her shoulders. "You can't tell me, you're not the least bit frisky. Your Wolf must be aching to fulfil some primal desire. I know you just as well as you know me" she met her gaze, challenging her.

That was the one thing Lauren couldn't fight. Not for long, anyway. Of course, she had needs. She was still part animal. And there were days where she had to have her needs satisfied or she'd explode. She wasn't having one of those days today though; well, at least not as bad as last month.

But if Bo kept baiting her; she'd soon get there. "Don't pet a rabid animal…" she warned her, in the most playful way possible. "… It won't end well for you"

Bo pulled the bottom of Lauren's chair, moving it closer to her own. "I think I'll take my chances. Come on…" she ran a hand up her leg, over her knee, and then her thigh. "… It's just us. Can you really tell me you can last another day, without this?" she whispered the last part in her ear.

Lauren was coming undone at the seams. This wasn't fair. "I hate you" she couldn't hold it. So, she pulled at Bo's face, and kissed her hard. No, this wasn't what she wanted to do. But she needed to do it; regardless of how much work she had to do.

She could worry about it tomorrow.

Bo lifted Lauren into her lap as they continued to kiss. She tucked a hand under her Wife's shirt, touching the warm skin of her stomach. Thanks to Lauren's Wolf genes, she also ran hot. It served her well when they had a cold winter. Unlike Bo; who had to double up on her thermal underwear.

"Mommy?"

Lauren closed her eyes, sighing. So close. She was so lost in what she was doing that she didn't sense her son enter the kitchen. "I got it!" she pulled back with a fake smile, holding something invisible in her hand. "Hey baby!" she hopped off Bo's lap, hugging her son. "I was helping Mama with an eyelash"

"Did you make a wish?" he asked Bo.

Did she make a wish? Bo got up with a laugh. "I sure did buddy…" she didn't. But if she had, it would've been for no interruptions. "… Where's Aunt Tamsin?" She didn't see her friend behind him.

"She walked me to the door but had to leave; she ate too many hot dogs at the try out and wasn't feeling good…" JJ put his backpack on the chair beside him, then took his shoes off. "… Guess what?!" He tugged at Bo's hand. "I made the team!"

Bo smiled, giving him a double high five. "That's awesome bud…" she was so proud of him. "… Why don't you go upstairs and get your pyjamas ready; I'll be up in a bit to give you a bath. Be quiet though; Cami's sleeping" she shushed him.

JJ nodded, promising to be quiet before running off.

Lauren felt a little flustered after almost getting caught; and now because Bo had spurred her Wolf on, she felt the need for a release. The only thing that was going to help was if she shifted and went for a run. She had to get out of her skin for a while. Literally. "I gotta get outta here!" she went for the back door.

"Whoa!" Bo stopped her, shutting the door before she could leave. "I thought we could continue this; you know, upstairs? He'll be asleep soon enough" she referred to their son.

"Ha! Funny!" Lauren laughed. "It's not even six o'clock yet! He's still gotta have something to eat, and then he'll wanna stay up and watch tv. You did this!" she pointed at her. "You poked the rabid animal, and now I've gotta let her loose before she takes me over. So, I love you; and I'll be back later" she pecked her cheek and then ran out the door.

Bo couldn't even say anything, because Lauren was gone. "So, I guess I got the kids then?" she was speaking to herself, but when she turned around; she was met with her precocious son. "Hey bud; you got changed fast" she didn't expect him to be that quick.

"Where's Mommy gone? I'm hungry" he asked, not seeing her.

"Mommy had to do something; but she'll be back real soon…" She smiled, kneeling down in front of him. "… How about, in the meantime; I make you something really yummy for dinner and then you can have your bath before bedtime?"

JJ nodded with the widest smile. "Yes please"

Bo was glad someone wanted to spend time with her. So, she just told him to wait in the living room while she whipped something up quickly.

Town Outskirts

As soon as Lauren got into the back yard, she stripped down and shifted into her Wolf form. And one she did; she felt a hundred times better. It was like special medicine. So, she ran off into the woods; hoping to blow of some steam. She told Bo it wasn't a good idea to start what they couldn't finish; and for her, not finishing made her really edgy.

So, the only option she had was to take a run. Later, she'd have run off enough steam and would end up returning home calmer. When she'd go home; Bo would always be sleeping, all Lauren had to do was sneak back into bed. Which she was a master at. So, she decided to make the most of her time.

Hours later, and Lauren was just finishing up as she retrieved her clothes once more. She slipped her pants back on, and went for her shirt. Suddenly, she heard the snapping of a branch not too far away. She used her heightened senses, trying to determine what was out there. It could've been an animal running around; but given who they were and the world they lived in; she was paranoid.

With her clothes on, she walked back to the tree line. She heard rustling leaves, crickets, and the flapping over a bird's wings from above. But no breathing, or a heartbeat. Maybe she was just being paranoid. Turning around, she began to walk back to the house.

When there it was. A wisp of something being launched at her from behind. In a blur, she spun around and caught it in her hands. It was a tranquilliser dart. "Did you really think I wouldn't catch it?" she spoke to whoever took the shot.

"Actually…" A man came up behind her, jamming a needle into her neck. Which rendered her unconscious before she could cry out for help. "… I was counting on it" he whispered in her ear, lifting her up and vanishing in a burst of green fire.

McCorrigan Estate - Bo & Lauren's Bedroom

Suddenly, Bo shot up from bed. She had a terrible feeling. Turning to her left; she saw an empty space where Lauren normally slept. When she checked the time, she noticed it'd been hours since her Wife left for her run. Yeah, something was definitely wrong. She got up from bed and went straight for the house phone on her nightstand.

"Come on Dyson, pick up!" She knew Lauren never took her phone when running, so she could only contact Dyson at this point. "Dyson! Lauren hasn't come back from her run, is she with you?" He sounded like he'd been asleep.

"Uh, no…" he coughed. "… Last time I spoke to her was before she left work earlier. Are you sure she's not there? Maybe she's downstairs, or fell asleep on the couch"

Bo shook her head, "I don't need to check downstairs to know there's something wrong!" She told him, "I can feel it, Dyson. Something's happened to her, I know it. You need to get down here right now!" She ended the call, going to her son's room just in case.

Thankfully, he was safe and sound in bed. As was Cami, but she wasn't sleeping like JJ was. "Hey sweetie!" She reached in and lifted her up, shushing her as she kept whimpering. "What's wrong, huh?" She tapped her back. Did she sense what was going on? Just like Bo did. "I know; I'm scared too" she held her close, kissing her head.

With her being so upset, and Bo not wanting to be alone right now; she decided to bring Cami downstairs with her. And sure enough; Lauren wasn't there either. She told Dyson it wouldn't be that simple. As she walked to the kitchen, the back door opened. She couldn't see who it was due to the darkness. "Lauren?"

Just then, the lights came on and Kenzi revealed herself. "Nope, just me…" she closed the door behind her, noticing the look on her sister's face, "… Hey? What's up? Is something wrong?" She approached her, placing a hand on a whimpering Cami's back.

"Lauren went for a run a few hours ago, and she hasn't come back. I know in my bones, something's wrong Kenz…" Bo breathed. "… Dyson's on his way over. I should've known something like this would happen!" She blamed herself.

Kenzi shook her head. "Bo, this isn't your fault!" She told her. "If Lauren has been taken; then we'll find her. And make whoever did this, pay. I promise you that. They mess with one; they mess with us all. Everyone knows that. How about I take Cami; and get her some milk while you take a minute to yourself?" She took her niece from Bo's arms.

Bo used the minute productively, and went straight for the minibar in the living room. She needed a stiff drink to calm her nerves. But it didn't help much after one glass, and she couldn't have too many if she was going to find her Wife. So, she had one big one; and left the rest for later.

A couple more minutes passed, and Cami was asleep in Kenzi's arms. She'd tuckered herself out worrying. In that time, Dyson had turned up with Tamsin in tow. Kenzi had called her and filled her in.

Even though Lauren was Bo's Wife; Dyson still felt like he was going out of his mind. If anyone should've been worrying the most it should've been Bo; but he wasn't holding it together well. "I don't understand; how can she just disappear?" He walked with Bo and Tamsin, out to the backyard where Lauren was last seen. "No trail, no scent, nothing!"

Tamsin frowned, "No scent?" She didn't get that. "I thought everyone has a scent. Wolves more than anyone. You mean to tell me you can't catch a whiff of Lauren's?" It was odd.

Dyson shook his head. "I'm telling you; I smell nothing! Which means, whoever took her; had it planned out. They knew what she was, and how we'd try to find her. They're smart"

"That won't save them when I find them…" Bo was seething with anger. Someone had taken her Wife. The love of her life, her soulmate. They were going to die for that. "… Because when I do find her; and I will! I'm gonna rip their head off!"

Tamsin touched Bo's shoulder gently. "Bo? You need to calm down. I know you're angry, and scared. But you're no good to Lauren if you're outta control" she'd seen her like this before and it never ended well.

Bo took a deep breath. Calming down. "You're right…" she sensed something behind her. Turning, she saw JJ running towards them. "… Buddy? What're you doing out here? You should be in bed" she went to take him back to the house.

When he sped out of her grip. He was getting good at that. "Is Mommy missing?" He could hear everything they were saying from inside the house.

"No, of course she's not!" Bo smiled, not wanting to worry him. "She's just, lost. And we don't know how to find her"

"I can find her" JJ smiled back.

Dyson stepped forward, kneeling in front of him. He could tell his nephew knew something they didn't. "JJ? Can you smell your Mommy from here?"

JJ nodded, then pointed over his Uncle's shoulder and to the north of the Forrest. "She went that way"

Bo didn't understand. "I thought you said there was no scent to follow?" She looked at Dyson curiously.

"There isn't…" That's when Dyson realised. "… But there is for him. I think because his Wolf senses are so heightened; he can still track Lauren's scent even though it's been covered"

Looking down to her seven-year-old, Bo was immensely proud. That was the whole point of the Legend. The Black Wolf was meant to be more powerful than any other on earth.

"Maybe we should bring the little guy with us?" Tamsin suggested. "We won't know where to go otherwise"

But now it was time for Bo to be a Mother. "As much as I wanna find her; I can't risk his safety if we run into trouble. And Lauren wouldn't want me to either" she knew it.

Dyson grabbed her hand, "Bo, he's the only way to find her. Besides, if we do run into trouble; I give you my word, I'll get him as far away from there as I can. He's more than a nephew to me, and I'd never want to see him hurt. This's the only way" he wanted to find his sister, but he would never put his nephew in danger.

Sighing, Bo was torn. Without JJ, they'd never find Lauren. And Bo trusted Dyson to keep his word. His loyalty wasn't up for debate here. So, she picked her son up and settled him on her him. "Do you wanna help us find Mommy?" He nodded. "Okay. Let me get him dressed and then we'll head out" she took him back to the house.

Unknown Location

When Lauren opened her eyes, she was overcome with an ache in her bones. It was excruciating, but that wasn't the worst part. Her senses were all off. And the only scent she could smell, was the very overpowering odour of bleach. It was making her sick.

And if that wasn't enough; she was currently hanging from a meat hook by her hands. The ropes she was bound by, were soaked in something that was burning her skin. Probably Wolfsbane. She could only wonder, if it was an enemy of Bo's who took her.

Although, anyone with the guts to do this after what happened to the Barrera Clan; was very stupid.

Lauren looked around; she was in an empty brick walled room. No windows, no objects. Just a large metal door. Which was opening. So, she got ready to face her new foe. But they didn't come into view, they stuck to the shadows. "You better have a damn good reason for why you brought me here!"

When her visitor stepped forward, he couldn't believe the condition she was in. "This wasn't my intention; forgive me…" he ran to her, lifting her by her legs and off of the hook. He placed her on her feet. "… I only asked for my men to send you an invitation. I didn't mean for this to happen" he unchained her.

She frowned at him, rubbing her chafed wrists. "Well, this's a first…" she let out a laugh. "… I've never had a kidnapper apologise for abducting me. Who are you?" She'd never seen him before.

"My name's Travis; I'm a Werewolf, like yourself…" He took a second to look at her. "… I've dreamt of this day. And you've certainly lived up to my expectations. You're very beautiful, Lauren" he smiled, blushing.

Okay, that was a little inappropriate. Not that Lauren didn't like hearing compliments, because honestly it was always nice to have someone tell her how pretty she was. But she was married, and that wasn't changing. "How'd you know my name?" She asked the most important question.

"Wait…" it was his turn to frown now. "… I thought you were expecting me. I followed my Father's instructions to the letter. You are Lauren Thornwood, correct?" He made sure.

Lauren nodded, somewhat slowly. "Technically, yes. But, I don't even know who you are. Why would I be expecting someone I've never met?" This was starting to get complicated now, and she didn't want that.

"Because our Grandparents made a deal, centuries ago…" Travis was a little hurt that she didn't know about all this. But, that wasn't a problem. He just had to explain it to her. "… My family and yours were meant to merge. Lauren, we're betrothed"

Her face fell. "We're what?" she shook her head. "No, that's crap!"

"The deal was bound in blood…" he said. "… You're supposed to become my Wife"

Lauren couldn't form a thought. But what she did know, was that Bo probably wasn't going to be happy with this. She was officially in the dog house.


A/N: Hmm? I wonder what'll happen next. Let me know what you guys thought! Couldn't stay away for long!