A/N: sorry for the extra long wait for this update. I have had some serious writer's block, and some not so good days that i just wasn't in the mood to do that much writing due to my depression. I am ever grateful for all my loyal readers and for any new readers I have gained over the year it has taken me to get this written. I do hope this update was worth the wait :) please leave me a review I would love to hear your thoughts. Also if you would like something to happen in particular with Bo/Lauren or a season 2 episode you would like for me to give a decent doccubus twist to please let me know. I have no beta so please let me know if I missed spelled something. (bare in mind I am Australian.)

Chapter 7: there is a new ash in town;

With the death of the Ash, the fae who are clan less and homeless came to the colony to try and take claim over the light fae territory. Dyson had only just gotten back from his solo journey, a little worse for wear. And more then changed inside his self; sure he had connected to his wolf. But he found he no longer was able to feel passion or any emotion for that matter.

No matter how hard he tried he couldn't seem to care about anything. Even still he did lend a hand in making sure that the light fae was able to retain the land. As much as they could do until a new ash was crowned.

Bo, Lauren and Kenzi worked together to solve the issue, although as usual it wasn't recognised by the light fae elders. Who still refused to listen or believe that Lauren and Bo were true mates. Having Trick on their side helped a lot. It allowed them to finish the renovations on the clubhouse so that when you entered the house, it was rather pleasant. The nursery had been done, much to Bo and Lauren's surprise, and to both of their happiness the fact that Lauren was indeed pregnant made for a happy household.

Kenzi was rather excited to become an 'auntie' and had used all her connections to get the best baby clothes, toys, and the like at a rather fair discount of the five finger variety. Kenzi was more than grateful that the celling didn't fall on her while trying to eat cereal at the same time as Bo and Lauren getting their 'freak' on as she so fondly put it.

And with the pregnancy, and the uncertainty of just who the new Ash would be, had Lauren working harder than ever to try and find Nardia's cure. She wanted to close that chapter of her life fully. But she was still having no luck, she had searched the late Ash's office looking for his journals, but not being privy to the location of his hiding spots it was hard going.

Lauren also found that the mere mention of her former flame near an overly protective Bo, had things get rather tense. Causing their passion to get heated, Lauren would get frustrated with Bo's hovering. They would argue, followed by very intense make up sex.

It was during one those intense make up sessions that they were interrupted by Kenzi who had reluctantly gone up to Bo and Lauren's room barged right through the door, knowing full well that no amount of knocking would be heard over their loud moans and groans.

"Bobo and hotpants, you both need to stop what you're doing and come downstairs we have an uninvited guest that requires both of you to be present…now don't go flashing those blue eyes at me, either of you this is important otherwise I would deal with it." Explained Kenzi. Keeping her hand over her eyes. She really didn't want to see her best friend and the doctor naked. 'Why do the fae always come at a bad time? Seriously are they all out to get me? I so don't want to see my bestie bumping naughty bits with the doc.

Ever since they found out that the doc is preggers, they have been stuck to the hip like glue. Bo has gone out of her way to make sure Lauren is well fed, but neglecting her own needs in the process. Sure she gets chi from Lauren in their whole shared chi thingy. But getting her take out so damn often is really getting freaking annoying.

I know Lauren understands that Bo needs to feed herself and that means she takes from others. I can see it in the doc's eyes she is extremely jealous. Which leads to all the bumping and grinding they have been doing off late. Who knew that succubi could get this sex crazed? The trickster did say that the two of them will become territorial of each other. It is the succubus way when they find their mates.

He also said that it is the same for most fae really, well the ones that are fated to only have one mate their entire lifetime. Shifters are like this also. I did ask him what he knew about sirens, he said that they are like regular fae, are able to have a normal relationship with whoever they choose. Their ability to procreate is not bound to finding their soul mates.

He did say though that sirens are becoming a rare fae species. Since the gene to pass on the traits of a siren to any offspring can be overshadowed if the other fae they are with at the time has a stronger bloodline. Ugh now I have babies on the brain! But oh Hale would make sexy, sexy babies as would Dyson.' Thought Kenzie as she left Bo and Lauren's bedroom making her way downstairs to the lounge area.

To keep an eye on their uninvited guest, who was fidgeting on the stool in front of the island counter. Bo and Lauren got out of their bed reluctantly changing into some comfortable clothes. Once ready they walked downstairs to the kitchen area where Kenzie and their guest was waiting for them.

"You must be Bo, the unaligned succubus. Glad I could find you." Said the somewhat scruffy looking woman. The broken shackles jingling as she moved her hand to shake Bo's.

"Good to meet you as well. So tell me who you are and what do you want me for?" enquired Bo, doing her best to keep her irritation at being interrupted during the throes of passion with Lauren.

"Right sorry, my name is Sabine. I recently escaped from a light fae prison, to seek your help in being able to see my former flame. He is a dark fae, and we were supposed to rendezvous eighty years ago so that we could run away together. But I was betrayed. And the light fae locked me away for fraternising with the dark. When it isn't la shoshain. I am uncertain if it was my family who turned me in or his. But either way I would like to see him one last time before I die." Explained Sabine.

"Okay, so why have you come to us?" asked Lauren.

"I volunteered to be the 'stag' for the choosing of the new Ash. All I need is for you to help me see Hamish again. Can you help me?" asked Sabine.

"Yes I will help you." Replied Bo as she linked forearms with Sabine. As soon as that was done they were accosted by some official looking light fae. Followed by Dyson.

"I am here on behalf of the Blackthorne he requests that you Bo pay him a visit." Declared Dyson, as he walked into the open lounge area where they had moved to. He took a hold of Sabine by her shackles, and escorted her out of the clubhouse.

"Bo, you better go see what the blackthorn wants, and please try not to piss him off? We really can't afford to have the light fae against us. I need them onside so I can continue the research into what keeps Nadia in her coma. Hopefully they don't try to force us to choose a side, or attempt to break us apart because they are still deluded in thinking that I am still human.

It boggles my mind as to why they are so clueless to the fact that we are bonded as true mates, and expecting a child. A child that will be fae no less. A succubus at that if it's a girl or an incubus if it's a boy." Pleaded Lauren, "I will work with Kenzie in finding out what the deal is with who is running for the Ash and find out where Hamish is currently residing." Continued Lauren as she lent in close to Bo, pulling her into an embrace.

They leaned in for a tender kiss, before breaking away so that they could do what was needed to be done now. "Don't worry Lauren, I will behave myself."

Bo then went to see what the blackthorn wanted; when she got to the location she was curious to find herself at an upscale private seamstress shop. "Glad you could make it Bo." Welcomed the Blackthorn.

"Thanks for the invite. But what would you want or need me for if you don't mind me asking?" enquired Bo, in her most civil tone she could muster.

"It is my pleasure, to have you be my guest at the gala event for the section of the new Ash. Here try this on…" replied the Blackthorn, as he gestured towards an elegant dress that was clearly made with Bo in mind. Bo did as he said and went behind a section to change into the dress.

"You are more than welcome to bring your lovely mate with you. It is always a rare site to see a succubus find their true mates. Even though it was controversial that the old ash's own ward just happened to be the destined mate of the succubus that refused to choose a side.

He was stupid to think he could have controlled her once you and she bonded. And I hear there are congratulations in order." Explained The Blackthorne.

"Where did you hear about Lauren being pregnant? We haven't made the official announcements about it yet. We are still getting used to the idea ourselves. As well as we still have a lot of work to do on the clubhouse to make it completely baby safe." Responded Bo, as she came out from behind the closed off section she was changing behind.

"Word travels fast in this colony, the news of a new succubus or incubus to be born in a few months' time is a big thing to hear about. Since your species is so rare nowadays. So Bo my dear, will you be my guest at the gala?" returned the Blackthorne.

"It would be my honour to be your guest. I do humbly thank you for considering me to join you at this fine event." Replied Bo.

"Great, I will have this dress and another for your mate sent to your place. Oh and Bo, I will see what I can do about getting some fae to complete the renovations on your place of residence. Think of it as an enticement of the light fae to try and persuade you to join our side." Stated the Blackthorne before he gestured for Bo to get changed back into her own clothes. He had preparations to get done.

Bo took the hint and quickly got changed; just as she did she received a text from Kenzie with the location of Hamish. And that Kenzie would meet her there. Kenzie also mentioned that Lauren had gone to the Dahl to find out from trick a few things about the baby, and the ash selection gala event.

Bo and Kenzie went to see Hamish to try and plead for him to come see Sabine for her dying wish, explaining the situation about her volunteering to be the stag, which resulted in him turning invisible and closing the door in Bo and Kenzie's faces.

Meanwhile Lauren was at the Dahl, struggling to contain her inner succubus with the sexual energy in the local pub being higher than usual due to the excitement of the upcoming festivities surrounding the choosing of a new light fae elder. Her Blue succubus eyes refusing to dim. Hale who happened to be at the Dahl at the time noticed Lauren's perpetual blue eyes, and hungry look upon her face.

He slowly but carefully approached the blonde doctor who was seated at the bar. "Hey doc, you look like you could use some chi. Why don't you follow me into the back room; you can take some of my chi to tie you over until you can see Bo later." Questioned Hale.

"Hello Hale, yes I think that would be a good idea. Bo and I were interrupted during a feeding earlier when Sabine showed up at the club house…"said Lauren as she followed Hale into the backroom, she once took Bo, early on in their relationship when they were still trying to get Bo's succubus under control.

Once out of sight of other patrons Lauren kissed Hale lightly enough that she was able to draw a short stream of chi. only taking enough to allow her succubus to channel the chi to her unborn child. This thankfully was enough to allow Lauren's hazel eyes to return. She then broke of the stream and gave Hale a quick hug in thanks.

"Did you get enough Lauren? I am sure both Kenzie and Bo will understand if you need to take more." Probed Hale, doing his best not to sound too eager to have his chi sucked again.

"I am okay thanks Hale; I think I can stay in control now. It was mainly the baby that was hungry. I am worried though Hale that I take too much chi from Bo. Not that she will ever complain, but I can see that it makes it harder for her to control her own succubus. This is why I encouraged her to feed from others when she needs it to supplement the feedings we share together.

It makes me extremely jealous but what can we do when I have a growing being inside me that needs chi, as well as both Bo and I needing chi. you can only imagine the sex marathons that occur… I think we are also driving Kenzie insane. Sorry to ramble Hale, it is just when I get in this mood I tend to geek out." Explained Lauren as they returned to the main part of the bar.

"Hey it's alright Lauren, I get it. Pregnancies are tough on succubi. With not only increased sex drives, the need to feed increases it can get intense." Returned Hale. Taking a seat next to Lauren at the bar. Trick quietly served them their favourite drinks, while he waited for them to finish their conversation. He could sense that his for all intents and purposes granddaughter in-law had a few questions for him.

"Thanks Trick…"said Lauren taking a sip, she put down the glass onto the bar top. "Trick what can you tell me about what this stag hunt is all about, and how does the ash get chosen. Is there a way we can have someone we know be placed in the running? I only ask because I still have my special project that I need to work on, and to do that I need to have access to the light fae lab; without having to declare fealty.

I also wanted to ask you if your wife had this much of a struggle to control her need to feed?" queried Lauren. Taking another sip of her drink while she waited for Trick's answers.

"Well first of all, the stag hunt won't be until after the mini ball where the fae who are running for the possibility to become ash, will get one last chance to curry favour from the light fae elders and members of the clans. Then the four fae with the most votes enters the stag hunt. Then whoever kills the stag first gets crowned the new ash. We might be able to get Hale into contention since he is a heir to the clan of Zamora.

Hale my friend would you put yourself in the running for the role of Ash?" said Trick.

"If I wanted to please my Grannmamma by going into politics I would have done it years ago. But since it is you asking me Trick I will do it. With Lauren and Bo using their succubus charms to make the competition easier for me, and Dyson running security we should be good. Are you going to attend Trick?" replied Hale.

"Yes I will be attending. Now for your question about if my wife had issues with her need to feed during her pregnancy with Aiofe. Yes she did, I did my best to satisfy her of course but being a succubus, she did need to feed from more than one fae. Even though I was her true mate, during the time she was pregnant I wasn't fully enough. Are you finding that feeding solely from Bo not enough to feed both you and your unborn child?" replied Trick.

"For the most part I am satisfied, but it needs to be more often than what is practical. What with my work at the lab, and Bo with her work. It has been hard to make sure we are both fully fed. And angry jealous fuelled sex isn't quite getting the job done. I know that Bo needs to feed from others in order to feed both of us. But the thought of her being with others on an intimate level drives me nuts.

Is there a way in your books that can help us? Or do I need to be further tinkering with our serums?" probed Lauren, taking a large gulp of her drink.

"Like I said before when the idea of you being pregnant was just a theory. Tinkering with your 'serums' isn't ideal at the moment. Maybe later after the baby is born. I suggest you both expand your horizons sexually. Bring in more fae into the bedroom so to speak. A good orgy can be fun…" said Trick with a wink at the end.

'Talking about sex that involves my granddaughter is just too much information. I really don't need the mental image. But who else is going to give them the needed information if I don't? There is something different about Dyson, he doesn't seem like himself. I should probably ask him about what happened with the norn. And see if there is a way to get back whatever it is that she took from him. If what my senses are telling me about a big battle brewing we will need him at full form.' Thought Trick as he continued to tend the bar and observe his customers and friends alike.

A few hours later the gala event went without too much of a hitch, Bo and Lauren worked their succubus mojo on the opposition, but wasn't able to sway one of them. Feeling a little disheartened Bo and Lauren snuck out of the main party area to go into one of the more private rooms.

Once there Bo pulled Lauren into her, crashing their lips together, in a tender kiss at first before teasing her tongue along Lauren's seeking entrance to deepen the kiss further. Lauren willingly opens her lips and they eagerly deepened the kiss, their lips and tongues working together in an easy rhythm. Only breaking apart when air became hard to gain. They let their foreheads rest against each other's briefly before starting the intense kissing all over again except for this time they allowed steady streams of chi to flow between them.

Relishing in the intensity of it and the closeness it brought to them. It wasn't about feeding this time, but more of a soothing of bruised egos. A need to be close to each other. To feel their soul mate connection growing. Their hands roamed the others body in a need to feel the other's touch. When their fingers skimmed over bare skin they brought their sway into the mix sending long tendrils of pleasure throughout their bodies, pooling in their centres.

They make quick work in reaching mutual orgasmic bliss, the flow of chi going back and forth enhancing the pleasure between them both. Once they come down from their high they stopped the flow of chi between them. They then kiss lightly before heading back into the gala room.

After the votes had been counted, and the hunt completed. Lachlan was crowned the ash, and Sabine was allowed to live in peace with Hamish. Bo and Lauren went home to the clubhouse where Kenzi was waiting to hear how it all went. Lauren made the three of them something to eat that wasn't an expensive appetiser.

After their meal the three of them settled in to watch a movie together as a family. Kenzie didn't want to admit to it, but she was enjoying spending time with Bo and Lauren. 'I like this, I feel less like an outsider sitting here with the doc, and Bo. We should do more of this. Wonder what the new ash is going to do? He did threaten that Bo wouldn't be getting her own way all the time.

Who am I kidding? Bo is going to kick that ashole's smug arse if he so much as looks at Lauren funny, or any of us really. Very protective is our bobo.' Thought Kenzi, as she turned her head to silently observe both the succubi sitting either side of her. She noticed that Lauren had passed out in the middle of the movie. So she nudged Bo in the ribs to get her attention.

"Ow, what was that for Kenz?" complained Bo, as she rubbed her side where Kenzi had elbowed her.

"I think you better take your doc up to bed, she has passed out over here." Teased Kenzi. Bo pick Lauren up and carried her up to their bedroom. Bo gently placed her onto their bed, taking great care not to wake her as she took off Lauren's shoes an jacket. Do her best to make her comfortable. Sleeping in the form fitting dress might not be the best thing to wear to bed but Bo didn't want to rob Lauren of her dignity of having Bo undress and dress her again.

No matter if they were soul bound or not. Bo would never do anything to hurt Lauren in anyway. Instead Bo took of her own shoes and jacket and climbed into the bed behind the blonde doctor.

A couple weeks later while Lauren was at work in the light fae lab, Bo and Kenzi were visited by a group of light fae construction workers. Who upon walking into their house declared they were there on behalf of the blackthorne to baby proof the clubhouse and to ensure that the place was fully renovated on the inside at least.

Bo and Kenzi left them to do what they came to do, and observed with awe as the fae worked. Since they worked faster than a human would. As well as add a bit of fairy or witch magic to speed up the process. Bo and Kenzie left them to it, as they had a case that needed solving. A missing person's case, a young fae had run away from home and the mother was very worried, so she hired Bo to find her daughter.

Meanwhile at the light fae lab in the special projects section, Lauren was busy trying to figure out a way to bring Nadia out of her coma. But she was finding it hard to concentrate, her pregnancy hormones putting her inner succubus on edge and in a constant need to feed.

She was half-way through testing various blood factors when Lachlan walked into the lab. "Doctor Lewis, I believe I ordered you to be present in the Throne room. what are you still doing here in the lab? I expect my chattel to do as she is told or do I need to lock you up in the dungeon, would that get you to see that my rule is to be followed at all times?"

Lauren put down her lab equipment, before she could break it or hurt herself in her anger. Her blue eyes of her succubus making itself known. She then turned to face the ash head on. "Are you fucking blind by any chance? Or are you just plain stupid? I am a succubus, who is mated and pregnant; a combination you really don't want to be messing with." Replied Lauren stepping right up into the ash's personal space.

"I am the Ash. I do not have to treat you in any way that deems respect since you have not sworn your fealty to the Light. Until such matter, I am entitled to do whatever I deem the best for the light fae." Retorted Lachlan, exposing his snake like teeth in his calm anger.

Rather than continue the verbal back and forth in a pointless argument. Lauren leaned in close enough to use her sway powers and draw a rather long stream of chi from Lachlan. Only stopping when she could hear the ash's heartbeats slow down verging on being at a dangerous rhythm.

Once she released him, Lachlan found himself struggling to remain conscious. Lauren of course still being the doctor she has trained her whole life to be, breathed back some of her chi back into the Ash. She then stepped back enough so that her succubus wouldn't be tempted to finish him off for daring to insult and disrespect towards her.

After a few moments Lachlan had recovered enough to be able to regain his ability to speak. "I believe it is time for you to leave the premises Dr Lewis. You being here in your current state is not ideal. I will instruct on off your underlings to continue your lab work while you remain at your home with your mate. It would be unwise of you to come back to the light fae compound. Unless you decide to swear fealty, you are forbidden to step foot in this lab. That will be all. Go leave my sight." Stated Lachlan indicating for his guards to escort Lauren out of the building. As soon as they were out of sight of the Ash's throne room, Lauren used her sway on the guards so they would let her go, she took a stream of chi from both guards so that they were in enough of a daze to let her go without objections.

Lauren then walked into her office in the lab and gathered her things. 'Looks like I will have to find another way to be able to work on Nadia's cure. I don't understand your obsession with finding this cure for our old flame. She isn't our Isabo, she isn't our soul mate. She isn't the one that gave us our growing child within our womb. I know that…but I took an oath to save those who need medical attention.

Fine, we won't have anything to do with Nadia once she is cured.' Thought Lauren as she argued with her succubus within. Once she had everything she could carry comfortably she left her office and headed for home.