A/N: Hey everyone! Thanks to all who read, follow, and add this story to your favorites. Huge thanks to everyone who takes the time to write reviews they all rock. Now a little warning, you didn't think I was going to put Doccubus back together that easily did you? One chance at love so the Dr. Lewis is going to be a little cautious and Bo is going to be a little Bo. Who by the way might still be balancing on the Dark/Light line? Try not to hate on Bo too much in this chapter she is going to be the typical immature version that we got used to on the show. Some more angst and in all fairness I did say others in between, as per usual. Still tons of flashbacks to come, talks, and what Evony did tell Bo. Hope you guys enjoy and be sure to review. (The song Lauren is listening to is Gravity by Sara Bareilles)

The warm soft ray of light that drifted through the window hitting the blonde shifter's face is what caused her to stir. She hazily opened her eyes glancing at the clock knowing she was already running late. Lauren was laying on her stomach, half on Bo and half on her bed. She smiled as she gazed down at the sleeping succubus. After all this time she still had the ability to leave Lauren speechless. When she first went into her bedroom last night she was prepared for the impending fight. But much to her surprise it never came. Bo took the heated conversation into an unexpected turn confessing some of the errors in their relationship. It was the first time she heard Bo take blame except for when Lauren asked for a break. Back then Bo said she knew it had been all about her but it was time to make it about Lauren. That was as far as it went.

Lauren sighed quietly as she moved with ease off of the brunette. The wolf in the blonde gave her the ability to move with grace, balance, and precision. Bo didn't stir as Lauren went into the master bathroom to take a shower before work. She knew today she was spending most of the time in the medical facility so scrubs would be the outfit. Least she was going to be saving time not having to pick out clothes. It was hard to think of anything else other than Bo and she knew that was a problem. As much as she wanted to just believe Bo in everything she said she couldn't. Not with the brunette's track record. Add that to the fact that Bo hasn't even been in Montreal that long. She had to be strong when it came to Bo because it was too easy for Lauren to fall back into her. That is how it is with someone you love you want to believe them even if everything inside you screams not to. When it came to this particular succubus even the inner wolf was weaker.

The blonde got out of the shower, blowing drying her hair to give it those famous waves at the end. She put on light make up since it was the medical area. It was a miracle if she wouldn't have to change her scrubs at least once that day. Lauren wrapped a towel around her heading back into the bedroom. Bo was still passed out. Every part of the blonde shifter wanted to sit next to her on the bed tucking her hair behind her ear letting her hand trail down her back. The feel of her soft skin under her fingertips. She mentally shook the thoughts from her head as she stepped into her black boy shorts before grabbing the matching bra. Just as she was about to pull up her navy blue scrub pants she heard Bo. She lifted her head and sure enough Bo was sitting up in the bed intently watching as Lauren got dressed.

Bo flashed that seductive smile. "Morning doctor," she didn't hide the flirtation. Bo thought Lauren was sexy even in scrubs.

Lauren finished pulling her pants up as she grabbed the shirt going towards the bed. She bent down kissing Bo good morning. "I have to go to work but I should be back early. I think we should talk when I get back," the blonde was telling her as she finished getting her shirt on.

The succubus seemed slightly confused. "Lauren I want you to choose me. I want you to pick me as your mate, we have history, we know each other and I think we both know that I picked you long ago. You are the only one I want to be with." Bo wasn't even happy that Lauren had to go into work. It just meant that she would be in that compound with both Nikki and Ava. The thought alone made her inner succubus want to come out and let Lauren know they should move to another city. The only thing that kept it in check was knowing that Lauren might mention Toronto and that wasn't an option. Thinking of her being at work with those two was building an anger in her.

The new fae didn't notice the anger the succubus was battling. She was just blissful with the things Bo just said. "Bo that means a lot to me more than I can say but we still have a long way to go. Your apology meant so much to me showing that you are taking steps and maybe even matured." She grinned a little at the thought of Bo finally growing up and being a responsible adult. "But we need a deeper talk one with some explanations on both of our ends. Be patient with me, with us. I have one chance I need to take that into consideration. What if I was a shifter back at Hecuba Prison? I would have picked you as my mate then and look at all that happened in one year," Lauren was trying to get Bo to understand how important it was. So many things went to hell in that year it wasn't something she liked reminiscing about.

Bo's jealousy was getting the best of her. She couldn't help but feel that Lauren was pushing her to the side because Ava or Nikki were still options. The thought of it made her sick to her stomach. It also made her want to go all Dark Bo on both their asses. See if they could deal with the power she obtained from her father. Trying to fight the inner battle of good and evil going on inside her was not going well as the dark side was always easier to give into. "What would have happened? I wouldn't have had to have sex with anyone else because you would have been fae? I would have still saved Dyson because I would save any friend, and I am sorry that you cannot handle that. Are you that insecure with us? Or with the kiss that Tamsin did not me. I didn't grab her, I didn't kiss her, SHE KISSED ME," her blue eyes had a fire to them. They were burning blue and Bo knew it but didn't care. Feeling like she was being pushed aside for the perfect Ash. The one Lauren was just running to see. "You know the first time we became broke, fractured, it was when the trust first got broken. YOU BROKE THAT. Always me, right Lauren, you were never wrong? What about screwing me for your boss. We all knew where loyalties laid then and apparently still do." She had a nasty smirk on as she finished the sentence.

The shifter watched as the woman from last night disappeared as the Bo she knew all too well raised her raging jealous head. Lauren watched those sweet brown eyes turn to that betraying blue. It was hard on the new fae to hear. There were partial truths to what she was saying. She was hurt by the way she saved Dyson after the Dawning but there was more to it than that. It wasn't that she was just insecure it was that it was Dyson and he had his love back and she never bothered to tell Lauren. No, Bo never even bothered trying to explain to Lauren what happened that night. Instead she was viscously spitting it at her now. The whole kiss with Tamsin thing also played a part because it was the Valkyrie that told her not her girlfriend. Not the woman who was supposed to be next to her at the award ceremony that day. That day changed all their lives forever because it allowed Isaac Taft into Lauren's life. She was so down that to hear praise from anyone was a welcome and she allowed herself to be wooed to work for the mad scientist. And now look at all that has happened since then. Lauren wasn't blaming Bo for all of that she knew she should have seen it but she was blind from all that happened to her. She didn't want to see a lunatic she wanted to see a good man. A human that appreciated another human not a fae looking down on a human. This is why she wanted them to talk later. A chance for both of them to explain things. To lay it all on the table and finally put everything to rest. What got to Lauren the most was Bo's last words. Feeling the anger inside her grow as well wasn't good. The wolf was not a nice side of her. Trying her damnest to keep it under control she started, "Ugh, it always comes back to that. Years later and still back to that protecting you from Vex. This is why I said explain on both our parts. Something you never gave me the chance back to do back, you conveniently leave that part out. You were all too happy to just throw me to the side and run to Dyson." Despite how hard she tried the wolf took its protective stance as her eyes became pure liquid gold. Her words came out through growls.

The succubus wasn't stopping by the appearance of the wolf. Lauren's words just fed to the anger and jealousy that was already flowing through the succubus. With as much spitefulness she could muster she said through grinded teeth, "Like you are going to do to me now with Ava."

Lauren was trying to practice what her brother and Nikki taught her. She didn't even know how she was at her bedroom door but she was. With the venom that Bo had she retorted, "No Bo you got it all wrong. YOU are pushing me to her."

Letting the evil smile pull her lips back Bo was only too happy to provoke the doctor. "Do you even know this Ash? She has only been in your life for four months? How do you know someone in four months?" She wasn't yelling or screaming she was calm with an edge of cruelty to her voice.

The blonde shifter didn't flinch at her ex lover's hurtful words instead being the intelligent woman she was she used Bo's own words against her. "I've known you for 4 years and I still don't actually know you. But that doesn't shock me. Do you know who you are Bo? I mean you are always so indecisive. You rush into things thinking of consequences only after."

"Yeah, I apparently didn't think when it came to you," Bo stated back with a coldness that made the room fell like it dropped a few degrees.

The words stung Lauren like gripping onto a bouquet of roses that still had their thorns. Not wanting to give Bo the satisfaction she hid her true emotions. "Ask me again why I didn't pick you as my mate. I have to go I will be late for work." The blonde didn't want to be there anymore. She didn't want to hear her ex verbally abuse her. It was still so astonishing to Lauren how Bo could switch that fast. It was like whiplash with her. One minute she could be so caring, loving, and sweet then in a flash she could be heartless, cruel, and devious. Right now there was no talking to Bo. And the last thing she wanted to do was continue this conversation.

Bo was completely oblivious to the hurt Lauren was battling with. She watched as the doctor vanished behind the door. She held the sheets tightly to her as she called after her, "That's right run to Ava wouldn't want to keep the celebrity waiting." Bo slammed the bedroom door shut.

Kenzi was sitting at the kitchen counter when Lauren came into the room. You would have had to been completely deaf not to hear the yelling from the upstairs bedroom but Kenzi gave Lauren the courtesy. "You okay? Sounded like Big Brother After Dark up there." Maybe not that courteous.

Lauren was waiting at the front door when she answered the petite goth. "Am I ever when it comes to Bo," she glanced up to the ceiling rolling her eyes a little at herself. She was the one who kept stepping into it.

"You didn't pull a Dyson giving your love away because there is no Norn for me to threaten. I did have some unfortunate luck with Baba Yaga," she shivered at the memories of being in that nightmare.

If one thing Kenzi was able to do it was make the blonde shifter smile and that's what happened now. Despite how hurt and angry she was Lauren couldn't stop the grin at Kenzi's odd comparisons. "I almost did. I was so close but from now on I will be stronger." Lauren would never lie to Kenzi and when she asked she told her honestly.

"Honey I love you but right now you are forcing me to be the mom. I never thought I would have to step into this role with you." Kenzi hopped off the stool going towards the front door. "Your love, protect it from everyone right now doc. This isn't the bachelorette with a dozen roses. You got one she-wolf. Just one," Kenzi was being as serious as she was capable of.

It was then that her brother knocked on the door with Hale. He had asked her last night if they could all go to work together. Dyson instantly sensed the pain in his sister and his eyes flashed yellow at the scent of Bo on her. It didn't matter that she showered he knew that scent all too well. The thought of her hurting Lauren wasn't something he could handle right now. He wanted to have faith in her. That she grew up and was going to prove herself but so far she wasn't doing herself any favors. Dyson glared down when he felt a hand on his chest but relaxed knowing it was his sister. Her calmness flowed through her to him. She wrapped her arms around his waist as she nuzzled her face into his chest. "Trust me it's not worth repeating," Lauren whispered to her brother never moving a muscle. It was instinct for him to wrap his arms around her as well. He would kill whoever hurt this woman. Never in a million years did he ever picture that he would have such strong feelings for Lauren Lewis but now there wasn't a woman more important. He would even attack the Ash if she was to hurt the blonde and he knew it. Nodding at her words they said hi and bye to Kenzi as they left for work.

Shortly after Bo came stomping down the stairs. Kenzi muted the TV. "Hey Bo bo, want to talk about it." She really wanted Bo to prove herself. Through all the bullshit Bo put Lauren through Kenzi knew the succubus did truly love her. She also knew Bo could be a more stubborn ass then she was and that said a lot. Kenzi was trying to give Bo every chance to pick her brain so she could help Bo get Lo.

"I'm good right now maybe later," the door shut behind Bo as she went towards her car glancing at the directions to Vex's place.

LIGHT FAE MEDICAL COMPOUND

There was no emergencies at the compound and Lauren was secretly thankful for that because she wasn't sure she could deal with something too high priority right now. She just finished patching up one of Ava's guards that had a deep gash from sword practice. Lauren swirled the wheeled stool around and almost smashed into Nikki. The brown haired wolf smirked, "Not in tune with those wolf senses today sexy?"

"Choke it up to a bad morning," Lauren gave a weak attempt at a smirk.

Nikki stepped into Lauren's space inhaling deeply. "Whoa hottie you reek of your ex." It hit Nikki that the doctor was off today and her wolf kicked in. After all it was pack mentality to protect each other. "What she do," she softly growled out. Nikki didn't know much about Bo the things she did were from Dyson, Vex and Hale. Lauren barely mentioned her in the four months it was a sore spot for the blonde shifter and Nikki never pushed it respecting the sexy doctor. The things she did hear she didn't like too much but never said anything. Nikki felt it wasn't her place but now if she hurt Lauren it was her place. She would protect her pack like any shifter would.

Lauren knew how the wolf thing went she was one for long enough at this point. Not the amount of time that Dyson and Nikki were but enough to know the rules of it. Even now it was automatic for her to protect Bo. "It wasn't all Bo. I am the ignoramus one here. I just always want to believe she has changed." Her eyes were soft when she spoke to Nikki slightly pleading with her to be understanding with this sensitive information.

Nikki did bring it down a few notches. She stood in front of Lauren placing her hand on her shoulders tipping her head to the side locking eyes with the blonde. "Ava is right. You make excuses for Bo and blame yourself. If Bo loved you she'd be trying to win you over not making you feel like shit. Especially knowing there are others who are waiting for their opportunity to swoop in and steal you for themselves," she wasn't referring to just her. Nikki knew Ava's intentions as well. There was no animosity towards each other. They had the mentality of may the better woman win. Lauren was no ones to claim. Nikki pecked Lauren on the lips before slapping her ass and leaving the medical facility.

The blonde shifter had no time to think about what Nikki said to her as an emergency patient was just rushed in to her. The fae was hurt badly. Visible bleeding wounds and broken bones. Most noticeable was his hand that looked like it was bashed with a hammer. Lauren grabbed gloves as the doctor kicked in.

AVA

Dyson and Hale were standing in Ava's office. It was nothing elaborate considering how breathtaking the place was. The office had a few leather chairs in it, a glass desk and a Mac. Ava was sitting in her own black leather chair behind the desk. She got up when the two walked in and she motioned them to sit she sat down as well. "Gentlemen good morning. I have the first case for you both, Nikki will also be joining you on this assignment as it is of high importance. One of my more important guards Leonardo was tormented. He is falling in and out of consciousness so talking to him wasn't an option. Dr. Lewis is working on him and I have the outmost faith in her. However, if he stays conscious I want him resting so no questioning him till he is stronger. In the meantime I want answers. Did someone under my charge do this? Or was it Dark Fae? Find answers and come back only when you have them," Ava was showing why she was the chosen Ash. She was elegant but strict. She had no time for bullshit and when she wanted something she wanted it yesterday.

The two nodded knowing what they had to do and went to leave. Hale went through the door first but Dyson started walking backwards against his own will and knew Ava was using her Mesmer abilities on him. She spun him around to face her, "Apologies I usually don't do that but I sense something in you. What is bothering you Dyson?" Dyson wasn't just any shifter to Ava he was the brother to the woman she was currently courting and that meant more than his weight in gold.

Dyson wasn't foolish enough to lie to Ava she was like a fae lie detector. "It's Lauren. I am worried about her with Bo. I don't want her following in my footsteps. A huge possibility since the same blood that runs through my veins now runs through hers. I don't want her to feel how I did for years, till you," he bowed his head to the Ash in acknowledgment of what she did for him. "Bo has a good heart but she doesn't always know what she wants in a relationship. Trust me."

Ava leaned back into her chair crossing her leg over the other. Her arms were resting on the arm rests of the chair. "I am sure Bo is a great friend and a terrific warrior. What you need to ask yourself Dyson is the daughter of Odin capable of true love or earning Lauren's love?" As much as Ava wanted to tell him that Bo didn't deserve Lauren she always won with honor and would continue to do so. She heard things about Bo and did some homework on the succubus that suddenly arrived in her city. Ava would be damned if she was going to let this unaligned succubus ruin her city or cause the chaos she did in Toronto.

The wolf bent forward rubbing his hands over his face as Ava's words sunk in. Frustration at the situation was taking over him. "It is hard on me. I love Lauren. She is my sister and I want her to be happy more than anything. Bo is a friend who has saved my life many times. I want Bo to prove me wrong. I want both of them to be happy." He stared into Ava's eyes the deepest sincerity shining through them. "I just don't know if Bo will be able to show me I was wrong."

The Ash got up from her chair signaling Dyson to remain seated as she stood in front of him. She gently placed her hand under his chin looking deeply into his eyes to comfort him. "I am not going to give up courting Lauren because Bo decided to show up 4 months later. I will promise you this, if Bo proves herself I will back down but until Bo does I will not stop trying to win Lauren's heart. I will take care of your sister Dyson. Don't trouble yourself with things that are out of your control. Be there. Be the voice of reason when Lauren needs it. Be the advice Bo needs when she seeks it. Take comfort in that. Take it in knowing I might win her heart." Her words of advice soothed the shifter and he left feeling lighter than he did when he first entered her office.

After Dyson left another fae knocked getting permission before entering Ava's office. She was a tall fae with light brown long curly hair and hazel eyes. She had a very athletic frame. Ava was standing next to her desk smiling when she saw the fae enter, "Naomi, I take it you have something?"

TAMSIN & BO

Bo got out of Tamsin's bed as she stepped into her black tight pants searching around for her bra. The Valkyrie was still in the bed reaching for the bottle of liquor she had near the bed. "I think it is hanging on the footboard." She bent forward, "Wait might be mine."

"I am a total ass," Bo said as she slipped her shirt back on.

Tamsin rolled her eyes, "Calm the hell down Miss Dramatic. You love Lauren not like I am pining over you but who can resist a succubus in the sack. Not this dark fae." She took a long swig from the bottle.

The brunette checked making sure she was all dressed in the way that didn't appear she just threw her clothes on. "I just completely screwed up Tamsin. I lost control of myself and then I come here and have sex with you. How the hell do I even begin to explain this to Lauren?" She plopped next to her on the bed pulling the bottle from her, "Think she will take me serious now?" Bo didn't hide the sarcasm she knew she made a huge mistake but what was done couldn't be undone.

"Don't whine it makes me want to puke. First of all she is a she wolf she could be banging people too and you're a succubus." The dark fae wasn't going to coddle her in this.

"I don't want to hear that. I am a succubus one that can have sex with just Lauren but I didn't because I was pissed. I couldn't control my anger and I screwed the anger out of me," she felt defeated at her own words since they were the most honest thing she said so far.

Tamsin gave her a look that screamed shoot me. "Great so you can be monogamous with her, you want a medal or monument?" Seeing that Bo wasn't even slightly entertained she continued, "Look hate to burst your bubble but in order to be monogamous you two actually have to be together which hate to break it to you but you guys aren't." The Valkyrie tapped her leg as she said it. "Now since Lauren is probably screwing Ava you should come with me to meet the Morrigan Damon."

AVA

She glanced over the pictures of Bo at Vex's house. Tamsin answered the door and Bo pulled the Valkyrie into a kiss. One that never broke as they went into the house shutting the door behind them. Naomi had at least 40 different shots of this. Ava smiled inwardly, "Good work, now stay on top of the succubus. As long as she is in my city unaligned I want to know every little thing she does."

LIGHT FAE COMPOUND – LAB

Lauren got her patient stable but he was unconscious. Dyson stopped by letting her know he was working the case. She was in the lab listening to the radio to keep her mind occupied as she was running diagnostics on the tests she ran. The next song came on and Lauren stopped working as the words played out. It was like the universe was trying to tell her something. She just absorbed the words as the song continued.

Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
No matter what I say or do I'll still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone.

You hold me without touch.
You keep me without chains.
I never wanted anything so much than to drown in your love and not feel your reign.

Set me free, leave me be. I don't want to fall another moment into your gravity.
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.

You loved me 'cause I'm fragile.
When I thought that I was strong.
But you touch me for a little while and all my fragile strength is gone.

Set me free, leave me be. I don't want to fall another moment into your gravity.
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.

I live here on my knees as I try to make you see that you're everything I think I need here on the ground.
But you're neither friend nor foe though I can't seem to let you go.
The one thing that I still know is that you're keeping me down.
You're keeping me down, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You're on to me, on to me, and all over...
Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.

Ava was observing Lauren from the corner entrance of the lab. She was listening to the words from the song as she took in Lauren. Watching the blonde shifter become visibly upset. Ava used her Mesmer ability on Lauren making her shut the radio off. When it was done the fae doctor spun around.

"That doesn't have to be you Lauren." Ava said as she went over to Lauren walking with confidence.

Lauren slanted back against the counter behind her. "I thought the wolf made me stronger but I guess even she has a weakness."

Ava didn't stop till she was right against Lauren. She grabbed Lauren pulling her off the counter as her body formed against Ava's. The Ash was done with courting. She ran her hand down Lauren's back stopping right on the small of her back. "Nothing about you is weak," was the last thing Ava said before she immersed into fiery kiss. Ava held nothing back as she used her leg to separate Lauren's as Ava slid her hand under the blonde shifter's shirt. Fervently kissing the fae doctor.