A/N: Thanks to everyone who reads, follows, favors, or takes the time to write your insightful reviews. I promise I will not drag out Lauren's secret but I will warn everyone now most aren't going to like it. Again this is why it is called Dirty Little Secret instead of Itty Bitty Secret, lol. Just wanted to give a huge heads up on that one so everybody is prepared I was almost hunted down and murdered for one of my other stories lol. Seriously constructive criticism is always welcomed. To reviewer MarvelousMax, Vex closed his eyes so that Lauren couldn't compel him. Enjoy the road it is going to start to become a very bumpy one and yes the secret may break them up but you know Doccubus is endgame. (For those that have read Back to Your Heart, no I will not do that kind of ending with this or any other story). The canon is going to start to fall away from this chapter on.


Lauren stood motionless at Vex's words. It took her a minute before she spun back around to face the Mesmer again. When he saw her turning back around he shut his eyes again not wanting to be compelled. She went right up to the dark fae, "She knows the fae I am and she knows exactly what I can do."

Not wanting to even squint Vex spoke with his eyes tightly closed, "Darling we both know I am not referring to your fae species. You have yourself a very dirty naughty little secret."

The pothien usually was able to keep herself together but right now wasn't one of those times. She grinded her teeth as she narrowed her eyes before punching the Memser right in the face. Vex stumbled backwards as he lifted his hands to his nose but he still never even blinked. "Blimey that hurt. Does she know you can be a nasty bugger as well?" He ducked not knowing if the blonde fae was going to take a swing again or not.

The fae doctor grabbed Vex by the shirt pulling him close to her. "If she finds you Vex say nothing. It is not your place and you do not want to screw with me." She released her grip pushing him backwards as she did, "Don't say I didn't warn you. Oh and as a doctor I would suggest ice for your nose."

She waltzed out of there before he had the opportunity to say anything else. Lauren wasn't sure who she was more aggravated with the dark fae or herself. He was right there was something she was keeping from the succubus but she couldn't tell her. She didn't want to get Bo involved or put her in the middle of something that she shouldn't be in. The blonde fae never felt this much anger. She punched the side of the club then shook her hand from the pain. Looking at her knuckles they were all cut up and bleeding. "Shit," she mumbled to herself before getting into her car. She slammed the steering wheel a few times before starting the car up. The fae doctor had been living with this secret for half a century there were times she felt worse about it than others. But now everything was different because of the brunette. The pothien was starting to develop true feelings for the succubus. Although she tried desperately not to she did all she could but Bo kept getting herself in trouble. She was the only one to help her heal. What was supposed to be just helping turned into more even though she didn't admit that to the succubus yet. She didn't even admit it to herself till right now.

It was 4am so she wasn't gone all that long she was hoping to sneak back into bed, hide her hand in the morning and get out of there. She shut her car off getting back into the house. Kenzi was still in the same spot and position she was originally in. Lauren was thankful the human was such a heavy drinker. She tip-toed back up the stairs, got undressed, and crawled back into bed. Her heart rate started returning to normal till the succubus grabbed her arm. The pothien almost fell out of the bed.

"Hi, where did you sneak off to?" Bo was now on her side leaning up as she gazed down at the blonde fae.

Her heart race shot back up. She was trying to think fast and said the only thing that came natural to her, "Medical emergency."

The succubus seemed to be considering it as the truth. "Why didn't you tell me?" Bo wanted to believe her. She was falling hard for this fae doctor. However, it was the second time she caught her leaving her house at an odd hour. The first time she passed it off as them hardly knowing each other but this time that excuse wasn't going to fly. This time she needed to hear it from Lauren why it was okay for the succubus to wake up fifteen minutes ago to find the doctor gone. What was worse was the blonde fae tried to sneak back into the bed like she was never missing. That is what was really eating the succubus.

Lauren pulled herself together. After all she has been around for centuries. There was no reason to get panicked now. She just needed to make herself sound believable. The pothien really was starting to care and it wasn't easy lying to someone that you had feelings for. "I didn't want to wake you. You had a busy evening thought I would let you sleep. I didn't know you would be so upset by it. After all I did come back when I was done." She tried giving her best playful smile.

The brunette didn't really know what to say. She wasn't sure the time that the fae doctor left so that meant she had no definite amount of time that Lauren was gone for. Bo couldn't explain it she just had a feeling there was something the pothien wasn't telling her. It was just a gut instinct. Maybe she was trying to push the succubus away like she did before. She wasn't positive but for now she was going to let it go. "True you did." The brunette gave a flirtatious smile since they were both up.

NEXT MORNING

Lauren came downstairs with Bo. Kenzi was sitting in a stool with her upper body sprawled out over the counter. The pothien bent her head to see the human's face better, "you still with us?"

The tiny human pointed to the coffee before muttering out the word, "Coffee." Her eyes were hazy.

The fae doctor bent over the counter next to her. "Maybe you should try cutting down on drinking. I hear it does wonders."

The goth gave the older fae the finger. "That's my response. Coffee now please I was woken up by you two getting down and dirty again. Seriously who has sex that much? I got so close to making it but this was as far as I got." She was talking into the counter at this point so the two fae were mainly guessing what she was saying. The succubus was making coffee the whole time the human was mumbling. When the mug was in her hand she lifted her head slightly with a grin on like she found a hidden treasure. "Come to mama," she took a huge gulp of it.

While this was going on the pothien glanced down at her hand it was already much better then yesterday. Guess slayer healing wasn't so far off. The part that was bleeding was now pink and there was still some dead skin that she would remove later but other than that no evidence of last night. "What kind of trouble are you two planning on today? This way I can prepare the medical facility," she teased the succubus.

"I am going to get some life back into Kenzi then continue my search for this dark fae that killed Lou Ann's kids," she knew it was too late to save the fae but at least she could bring her some justice.

Lauren wanted to scream never in all these years has she met a fae so stubborn. Her being unaligned was becoming a real pain in the ass thankfully today she knew Bo wasn't going to get much done. "Today babe you are going to be hitting dead ends its La Shoshain."

"La Shashein? What the hell is that? You guys just make up days as an excuse to drink," the brunette was still getting used to the fact that she was fae. First there were all these rules now there are holidays too.

It perked Kenzi right up, "Drinking you say? What fae day is this because I am already all for it."

"It's a sacred holiday during which Light and Dark can co-mingle but no violence and no use of powers," the pothien watched the two of them as she described the holiday.

The succubus already liked this, "Which means I can talk to both at the Dal with you as back up and no one can say you are talking to the enemy. Which also means I can ask questions about the fae that set up Lou Ann."

That made it official the pothien knew the brunette wasn't going to let this go she was going to have to say something to stop her from digging. "Let me see what I can find out on my end." She kissed Bo and left.

Kenzi was grinning at her best friend, "You lurv her. And I lurv La Shawshack."

The brunette was smiling too but not because of the fae holiday. But what the tiny human said the succubus did have some strong feelings towards the pothien. Since they had time to spare the goth made the suggestion of some light shopping. Bo was in a good mood so she figured why not.

DAL – THAT NIGHT

Dyson was sitting with Hale when the doctor walked in. "Where is your other half? Hopefully not out causing problems today is my day off." When the shifter saw the pothien come in without the two newbies it automatically made him nervous.

The doctor smirked, "She is not my other half we aren't a couple and she is supposed to be coming here later to quiz the dark about Lou Ann."

Both the shifter and the siren shook their heads mirroring the thoughts the fae doctor had before. "For a human Kenzi has tremendous guts because Bo is going to get her killed."

Hale grinned at his partner, "You are soft on the human. I get it I dig the little mama. She is easy on the eyes."

Lauren sat next to Hale with a facial expression on that matched his. She knew he was starting to like the human but didn't want to admit to it. Dyson was like her they were older fae. Neither liked feeling that they weren't in control of their emotions but when it comes to who you start to fall for you cannot control it. Didn't mean they had to like it. Denial seemed to be the logical choice for the two of them but both were starting to give up on the whole fighting it thing.

The succubus and her best friend went into the Dal. Bo spotted the pothien almost immediately nudging her friend to show her the three fae in the corner before going to the bar first. "Hey Trick what is Lauren drinking?"

The Blood King glanced over, "Ale, do you want one?"

Before the brunette got to answer the goth did, "Eww no, give us five shots of tequila followed by a yummy but not sweet drink." She waited for the shots before heading over to the others with Bo.

The brunette sat on Lauren's lap, "For you." She gave her the shot before giving her a light quick kiss.

They sat around talking enjoying their drinks and playing pool. Lauren and Bo went up against Hale and Kenzi. The siren and human lost the round. "You just need a better partner one that actually knows how to play," Dyson took the cue from his friend and joined Kenzi against the couple who still didn't make it official.

"Did you find anything out?" The succubus was hoping she wouldn't have to mention it that the pothien was going to say something to her but as the night was going on she realized it wasn't going to happen.

The fae doctor was really hoping, no more like wishing, that the brunette was going to drop it. "Not today remember sacred holiday. I will look into it for you tomorrow."

Vex came over to the table, "Oh look it's the good fae, the almighty righteous and noble Light Fae. How are you all enjoying the festivities?" He gave the fae doctor a sly smile. It was nice being able to look the doctor in the eyes and not having to fear being compelled. The pothien was old there was no chance she would break tradition.

Hale and Dyson appeared less then pleased to see the Mesmer. Lauren kept her composure. "Bo and Kenzi this is Vex. No one pays attention to him since he is a complete pompous ass."

"That's awfully judgmental you barely know me," the Mesmer teased.

"I would have to agree with the doctor Vex you are definitely an ass," Dyson was not happy that this fae decided to come on over.

Vex gave a wide smile when he saw Kenzi standing over by the shifter, "The unaligned succubus brought her own snack. Not far love but I guess when you don't have to play by the rules you get to reap the benefits." He briefly glanced over at the pothien but not long enough for anyone else to notice.

The shifter stood in front of Kenzi getting slightly protective. Even though they couldn't use their abilities today Vex was not someone that she wanted to introduce the human to. The siren even got quieter when the dark fae joined them. Everyone knew Vex was strong not exactly the fae type you wanted to have issues with especially today when the only one that would probably break tradition would be Vex.

Bo's attention never left the dramatic dark fae's since he came over. "How do you know who I am?"

"Who hasn't heard of the unaligned sex machine? Word travels fast in our world. Not light or dark the things you can do. I would have a grand time with that although seems your girlfriend is a little uptight. If you ever want to kick back check out my club," he went over to Bo handing her a card for Carpe Noctem. "I will even let the pothien in if she plays nice." He smiled at Lauren.

She was biting the inside of her cheeks so hard she could swear she was tasting blood. The obnoxious jerk that he was came over there to taunt her. To everyone else it just appeared another dark fae decided to enter the Dal but the fae doctor knew better especially after their talk last night. He came there purposely since he was pissed at the doctor for threatening him. The dark fae had a band aid across his nose but no one asked him about it. None of the light fae cared what happened to a dark fae especially this one in particular. All the fae knew that he was a favorite of the Morrigan.

The blonde fae took a step closer to Vex. She was giving him a menacing look, "You should probably go now."

The Mesmer put his hands up innocently as he stepped backwards, "Just introducing myself to the succubus. Till we meet again," and with that he whirled around disappearing into the crowd.

A few minutes later Bo said she was going to get drinks. The pothien didn't argue because it gave her the chance to look for the Mesmer that might still be there. She had some choice words for him.

The brunette left her friends in search of the dark fae that was just near them. It didn't take her long to spot him. The Dal wasn't all that big to begin with and finding Vex wasn't exactly looking for a needle in a haystack. He was wearing black leather pants with a black shirt that had some metal clips going doing the front of it. She didn't hesitate in approaching him, "Vex, right?"

The Mesmer turned to find the unaligned succubus staring at him. This brought him more pleasure then he could express. "What can I do for you lovey?"

"You're dark fae and I was doing some researching into the dark. I recently spoke to Lou Ann she was killed for murders she didn't commit. The Dark punished her for loving a human."

Vex knew he was the one to do the killings but he sure wasn't going to tell the brunette that. "I have heard of Lou Ann. Have you asked your Light Fae friends?" The Memser turned to the direction that the Light Fae were, "I would be careful with the Light they are rotten buggers. They always know more then they let on. Keep your wits about you when you are near them."

It was then that the pothien spotted them. She didn't like this at all seeing the dark fae talking to Bo would never add up to a good thing. "Bo what did he want?" There was concern evident in the blonde fae.

"I went up to him. I needed to know if he Lou Ann." The brunette told her the truth she had nothing to hide.

The Mesmer disappeared as soon as the fae doctor got close. She kept her eyes on Bo when she was getting closer and when she asked her what the dark fae was discussing with her. When the succubus answered was when she noticed that he had vanished. "Bo he is old and dangerous. You are too young and not strong enough to take on Vex. Don't look to him for help he is not your friend," the pothien was trying to warn her but it was also for her own benefit. If the brunette did find out it was Vex and tried to take him on there was no doubt the dark fae would kill her easily. Lauren was going to have to find a way to keep the succubus from pursuing this.

NEXT DAY

Lauren picked up her phone as soon as it started ringing, "Hey you."

"Hi Babe, Kenzi and I got hired on a case. Dyson happens to be working the police angle on it but the sister doesn't think it was a suicide. Said it doesn't fit the way her sister was. Got to tell you I checked out some of the things the girl wrote before she died wasn't the best good bye note." The succubus figured she would call the blonde doctor. There was a possibility she would need her to take a look and see if she saw anything post mortem.

"Does this mean I will be getting a visit from you sometime today," the pothien couldn't wipe the smile from her face at the thought of seeing the brunette.

"Kinda of already on my way," she was hoping it was a good enough heads up.

Lauren hung up the phone and got ready for the succubus to arrive. It wasn't much longer before she was there. The pothien called Dyson and he had the notes from the morgue sent to the fae doctor for her to take a look. The blonde fae decided she needed to see the body to have a more accurate account of what happened. Once they got their Hale was the one to bring them down. He had a fake badge ready for the two of them to get them inside. Hale kept Bo company while Lauren investigated. "You and the doctor, how did that work? The whole pothien/succubus thing or is there more to it?"

The brunette couldn't hide her happiness at the mention of the fae doctor. "Just happened, least I think it's happening, there was that time she was a complete ass but we got passed it." She was thinking of the edge the blonde had to her voice the day after she helped her heal for the first time. Since that time things have gone much better for the two.

Hale had on his playboy smile. "It's just that it's the doc, I can't even tell you how many fae I know that have kicked it to her. I thought she didn't like to play under the sheets." The siren was in amazement that this young, unaligned, knack for trouble succubus was the one to capture the pothien's heart. Even though it was never said you had to be complete idiot to not see that they loved each other.

"Thanks," she was laughing as she said it. It seemed like the siren was knocking her skills at picking up women.

The siren realized how it sounded and wiped the grin off of his face as a more serious one took over. "Shit, not what I meant. You are hot, smoking it's just the doctor seemed not interested in anyone at all no matter their looks." He was trying to correct what he said. He didn't want Bo thinking he was criticizing her looks he found the succubus extra sexy.

Thankfully that is when the pothien remerged. "Are you hitting on her Hale?" She heard the tale end of the conversation.

"This went so bad so quickly," the siren gave up.

The fae doctor explained to the two of them that from her end it seemed like a suicide. The only thing that they missed was the woman had sex recently that appeared to be consensual. Other than that there was nothing more she could add.

"Okay looks like I will have to take Kenzi to the last club she was at. Would you mind coming by a little later tonight," she knew that the pothien was working so she didn't bother asking her about going to the club but just in case she added in, "In less you want to go to the club with us. Do some detective work?"

The blonde smiled, "That is tempting but I am behind on my work. Seems there is some succubus that keeps tying up all my free time," she lifted an eyebrow at the brunette.

"Fine, but it didn't hurt to ask. Now get back to that very important job," the two thanked Hale and Dyson for giving them access. They got back into Lauren's car and she took Bo to her own car. The doctor got out and was headed into the compound until she saw the succubus get in her car and leave. With that the pothien headed back into her own car and left. She called the Ash letting him know she was helping Bo with a case and would be back soon. Letting him believe she was still trying to get the succubus to pledge to the light. She pulled into Carpe Noctem's parking lot. The fae doctor knew the club was closed but also knew the Memser was usually there anyway. She tried all the doors, they were all locked. She knocked a few times but still no answer. The pothien pulled out her cell calling the dark fae but it went to voicemail. She hung up not bothering to leave a message before going back to the light fae compound.

THAT NIGHT

"Hey are you actually done with a case that you didn't get yourself hurt or kidnapped in," the fae doctor was shocked to see the brunette calling her at a decent time. Then it hit her it could be Kenzi using Bo's phone.

"Ha ha you are hysterical. I am working with another succubus Saskia. Kenzi needed to help Trick with something just wanted to hear your voice and let you know I'm alive." The brunette smiled at her new friend while she was talking to Lauren. She was a few feet away from her but was sure that she could hear her.

Lauren's brows furrowed together as she tried to think of a succubus with that name. None rang a bell but alarms went off in the older fae, "Bo, just be careful not everyone is as good as you hope they are."

It made the brunette think of what the Mesmer said to her about her light fae friends but now wasn't the time to discuss it. She planned on talking to the blonde fae about it when they were together but since it didn't look like that was going to happen tonight it would have to wait till tomorrow. "It's fine she is helping me with some questions I have about being a succubus and even helping me with this case. I will keep my guard up," She hung up the phone turning her attention back to her new friend.

"You're with someone, that's cute but it won't last you're a succubus it's not in our nature to play with just one," Saskia informed the young fae.

Bo heard this a hundred times it was nothing new. "Yeah well she is a pothien it's not in her nature either so I guess it cancels each other out." The brunette was tired of hearing that succubi have many lovers she wasn't interested in many she was only thinking of one. Right now it was driving her crazy just to think if the fae was returning those feelings.

LAUREN

The doctor hung up the phone and left work for the night. She got in her car and didn't head home instead she zig zagged all over the place making sure she wasn't being followed before pulling into an underground lot. She parked and got out going to the elevator. The pothien punched in a code and the doors slid open. Getting in she glanced at her phone again hoping the brunette wasn't going to call.

When the doors open she got out and headed down a hall punching a number into a door. When they opened the fae doctor just spoke, "Vex is going to be a problem."