A/N: Hey guys hope things are going good!

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Lauren's POV – Few Days Later – Condo – Living Room – Evening

"Jin! Come here! JIN! I thought you said he was trained?" I asked Bo as we watched Jin run and skid around our home. He got the running part down pat…It's just the breaks that need work.

Jin's been running around the condo since we brought him home the other day. He'll run, we'll yell his name and he'll try to abruptly stop. But, he just ends up skidding on his butt until his momentum runs out.

An hour ago, his momentum didn't run out soon enough, making him skid into the wall, hilariously. I immediately ran to him and picked him up as he was whimpering…I really tried not to…But, I couldn't help but laugh at the little guy's misfortune while I checked him over as he was coddled in my arms.

"He is…he's still just getting adjusted to his new surroundings. He's good with the guard and protect stuff, you'll see. He just needs to get settled in his new surroundings, that's all."

"Jin…come here boy. Come here, come on, come here, Jin." Bo called for Jin as she squatted down more to his height. Jin obeyed and walked over to us; to Bo and put his left paw on her knee.

"Jin, protect Lauren" Jin obeyed Bo immediately and took two steps towards me before he turned around and went into guard stance next to me. "By the way, I keep forgetting to ask…where did you find a white German Shepherd, Bo?"

Bo smiled at my question as she stood back up and gently scratched behind Jin's ear.

"He's a rescue…rescue animals tend to cling and bond to their new family very quickly due to the hardships they've faced alone like abuse, being in a kennel and or on the streets. I got him from our local SPCA. They told me he was found at a kennel that was operating illegally. Jin and other pets were abused mainly by neglect which is probably why he's smaller than he should be. The pets at the kennel were also sold to people that wanted animals for animal fights. They told me after they thoroughly cleaned and examined Jin that they were sure that Jin was one of the newer animals that the kennel obtained before they were found out and shut down and that he was there for at least a few months or so because most people don't want a white German Shepherd because they believe white German Shepherds are mutants which is nothing more than a myth. In fact, one of the many reasons I chose him for us is because he's a white German Shepherd. White German Shepherds aka White Shepherds aren't common, they're even recognized as their own breed. So, they're unique and special just like us. White Shepherds have amazing personality traits like most dogs. But, a few of the well-known traits of White Shepherds are their self-confidence, obedience and protective instincts. Jin's breed is very intelligent and an easy to train working dog that can adapt to any situation just like the traditional German Shepherd which I know you know since law enforcement primarily uses German Shepherds for the K-9 unit. But, White Shepherds tend to be stronger with certain traits than the traditional German Shepherd and have traits that the traditional German Shepherd isn't known for. So, for those reasons and many more, he's the perfect addition to us; to our family."

I chuckled and caused Bo to give me a confused look. I pulled Bo into my arms and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. Bo's confused expression turned into the adorable goofy grin that I love.

"Babe, you talk like you're in court. You don't have to convince me to keep Jin with us. I know how much you love dogs and how important it is that we have him here with us especially now. I was just curious, that's all."

Bo blushed, "Sorry, I just really want you to like him."

"I do like him…" I was about to elaborate when Jin wiggled his way in between us with whimpers for attention. So, we squatted down near his height to show him the attention he desperately seeks by playing with him.

Bo's POV - 1 Hour Later

"Babe, I gotta go!" I yelled towards the living room to get Lauren's attention from Jin, they bonded rather quickly. "Go? Go where?"

"I was just alerted. Crystal is just under an hour away from Kyle. I need to watch over him to get to her."

I was so busy getting ready that Lauren had to put her hand on my arm to get my attention. "Let me go with you, Bo." I shook my head in disagreement.

"No Lauren, it's possible she's not headed his way. But, the opposite could also be possible too. I don't want you in danger." I was about to walk out the door but, Lauren grabbed my arm and turned me to face her.

"Bo, you promised me. I know that you're afraid to lose me. But don't you see that I'm just as afraid to lose you as you are to lose me."

I did the only thing I could think of doing…The only thing I wanted to do. I grabbed Lauren by the waist and crushed her into me for a hard, long passionate kiss.

Our mouths and tongues danced together. Our hands caressed each other's faces and roamed each other's bodies. Moans blissfully escaped from our lips.

I slowly opened my eyes after the kiss. Lauren's eyes greeted mine. The love and strength shining within her eyes makes me want to protect her even more than I already thought possible.

"I'm sorry baby, you're right. We do this together. Come on, let's go. I'm pretty sure he's headed to the nightclub called The Glass Factory. We can beat Crystal to him by at least ten minutes if we take one of the bikes." Lauren stopped me again before I could get out of her embrace.

"Bo, get changed…you're not going as the Shadow Assassin tonight. She might just assume that she's being tracked since you found her so quickly. She hates being tracked by anyone. So, why don't we just go as us for like a date night and see if she shows? Besides, she won't kill him if I'm there. The only thing it seems that she will not do is kill someone in front of me."

40 Minutes Later – The Glass Factory

I pretended to bump into Kyle when I saw him in the crowd of sweaty, horny people grinding up against each other under the colorful lights, surrounded by obnoxiously loud techno music.

"Bo!?" I pretended to look surprised. "Kyle!?"

He gave me a cheesy smile that was probably meant to be a sexy smile. "I heard this club was the best! So I had to check it out! You look amazing as always! Do you wanna dance!?"

Just then, I felt Lauren wrap her arm around my waist as she came to my side. "Kyle, this is my gorgeous fiancée, Lauren! So you see, my dance cart's full, forever!"

Kyle stumbled back like a dumbfounded moron. I really tried not to laugh but, giggles still escaped my lips. Luckily, the loud music covered my giggles just fine as my hand covered my lips.

"You're…you're…marrying a girl!?" Lauren slightly stepped in front of me and held out her hand for him to shake. "I'm Lauren, nice to meet you, Kyle!"

Kyle looked between Lauren and I, completely ignoring Lauren's extended hand. "Yeah…I…I…gotta go!" He quickly stumbled away from us like he has two left feet. The dumbass look was on his face was priceless and totally worth the price of admission.

Lauren spoke in my ear so she wouldn't have to yell anymore. "You have really weird taste in men." I chuckled and spoke back in her ear. "Well, I believe my very wise choice in you makes up for that, doesn't it?"

Lauren chuckled and nodded. She was about to say something but, something…someone caught her eye. So I followed her gaze until my eyes landed on Crystal.

She was smirking at us like she was amused. She seemed to make her way to us through the crowd as if there was no crowd. When she was about an arm reach away from us, she stopped.

"Fancy finding you two here!" Lauren moved more directly in front of me as if to shield me from danger. "How'd you find us!?"

I fought not to smirk as Lauren played dumb.

"Lauren, sweetheart…this time I'm not here for you! I was here for the guy that seems to know your girl! The same guy you got off the hook for murder! The same guy that one; Ysabeau Elizabeth McCorrigan went to high school with and dated! The guy may not have murdered anyone but, he's a criminal Lauren! Your temporary girl dated a criminal and he deserves to be punished! Hell, maybe she's a criminal too! She did date him when he first started his criminal record! You don't want to be associated with the criminal, do you!?"

Now I fought to hide my surprise and anger. This bitch really does her homework. I was about to speak up but then, Lauren grabbed Crystal's arm, twisting it behind her and pinning her against the bar. Crystal's face was pressed up against the bar top.

Everything and everyone in the club went dead silent. People wisely distanced themselves from us. Lauren knew what was happening around us so she chose to whisper to Crystal so low that I could barely hear what she was saying in a venomous tone I've never heard or even thought she was capable of.

"The only criminal here is you. I don't know exactly how you cleaned your record so thoroughly but, you won't get away with the things you've done. Stop stalking me, stay away from those I love especially Bo and get the hell out of my city before you regret it, Crystal."

Crystal laughed even though she was clearly in pain.

"I always loved how you liked it rough. I told you, I didn't come here for you or her. I came for Bo's former sex toy. That's all you are to her, you know. She's nothing more than a sex demon."

"ALRIGHT LADIES, BREAK IT UP, NOW!"

Lauren released Crystal and grabbed my hand to leave the club before the bouncer could fully get through the crowd to reach us. "IT WAS GOOD TO SEE YOU BABY, MAYBE NEXT TIME I'LL GET TO RESTRAIN YOU! YOU ALWAYS DID LIKE USING THE HANDCUFFS!"

I was about to turn around to go punch Crystal in the face. But, Lauren's grip on my hand was too strong. "Don't Bo. Don't let her bait you. Besides, we got what we needed when I pinned her."

I looked at Lauren with confusion. "What are you talking about?" She glanced around our surroundings as we approached her bike. After she was sure there wasn't a soul in sight she pulled out a phone that I don't recognize out of her black leather jacket pocket and showed it to me. "I cloned her phone."

"I'm so hot for you right now." I told her, right before I pinned her against the bike and kissed her hard on the lips. She moaned as I kissed down her chin; to her neck.

"Bo…we…we ca-n't..." I unzipped her leather pants and shoved my hand underneath her soaked panties. "Don't worry Lauren, we're in a pitch black alley way and we'll be quick."

She moaned as I rubbed her clit, hard. "But, I'll do whatever you want. Do you want me to stop?"

"Do-n't yo- you dar- dare stttop!" I used my free hand to wrap my arm around her waist and swiftly seat her on the bike before her legs turned to jelly. "FUUUUCCK BBBBOOO!"

"Shhh baby, don't wanna draw attention to us, do yo-…Ahh baby! How…oh god, Laaauuren! Fuuucccck!"

Lauren somehow managed to undo my pants with her hand and slip underneath my panties to pump three fingers into me. "Ooohhh Bo! Lauren, Lauren!"

We had to cover each other's mouths with our free hands before we got too loud again. Luckily, we parked the bike very close to the alley wall. We parked close enough to the wall so Lauren could lean her back against it. So we didn't have to worry about her falling off of the bike and landing on her back.

I found myself leaning against Lauren as we muffled our climaxing screams. "….Well…I guess…I can't say…I haven't…broken the public indecency law anymore." I laughed at Lauren's statement while struggling with my own heavy panting.

45 Minutes Later – Condo – Bedroom

We held each other's naked bodies tightly as we shared little kisses…Lauren was about to push me onto my back to mount me like a bull rider. But, I had to stop her when I remembered something…

She still mounted me because she loves being on top. Plus, I love the view I get of her in all her naked glory, towering over me. But, I asked her to stop with my eyes. Lauren gave me a questioning look as I reached over to the nightstand to pull out a long, black jewelry box from the top drawer.

I presented it to her as I opened the box for her. She gasped at the 18 karat white gold Ballon Bleu De Cartier Watch which is made with one hundred and twenty-seven plus, cut diamonds. I took the watch out of the box and put it on her left wrist while she was speechless.

"Lauren, you deserve only the best which is why I got you this watch, which has some special modifications thanks to Vex. The back of the watch, including the back of the arms is like an invisible touch pad. You can't see the buttons but you can feel their little ridges and there are small abbreviations so you know which button does what…Do you…do you like it?"

Instead of speaking, Lauren leaned down to kiss me. The kiss seemed to be extra passionate…extra sinful…which I didn't think was even possible. I wrapped my arms around her waist and deepened the kiss.

Just as things were getting extremely heated, we heard pawing and whimpering at our bedroom door. We broke our kiss with laughter. Lauren rested her forehead against mine as she grinned down at me.

"I love it Bo, thank you. But, it's too much; you should have just modified the watch I have."

I chuckled, "Well…look at it this way. It's cheaper than the bike you got me." Lauren rolled her eyes with a chuckle.

"Not by much and…are you really comparing a bike to a watch?"

"Yes I am, Detective Lewis." I teased with a mocking tone. She was about to say something. But then, Jin started barking because he wanted to come in.

So, Lauren started to get off of me to let Jin in when I stopped her by grabbing her wrist, making her look back at me. "I love you, Lauren." She flashed me her famous half-smile.

"I love you too, Bo. Thank you again for my watch, Jin and most importantly, your love."