Sorry to make you guys wait for this one, but after some thought, I've decided it will be the last of this fic. However, if you guys request it, we do have a sequel in mind. Let me know what you think! I heart all of you readers who've followed this story! It means a lot. I really looking forward to those reviews.

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Three days had passed and Maura made sure Jane was well fed and got plenty of rest before charging the lab. As night fell, they made their way back and hid in the shadows. "Alright. How are we doing this?"

Jane stooped beside her. "The roof. We enter from there. You use your laser pointer and take out the cameras as we head to the shelter room. Just like we learned from your old buddy Dennis Rockmond." Jane had to fight back the chuckle as Maura glared at her. "The pups are with their mothers. I'll lead them out the back way."

Maura pulled her black ski mask over her face. "Got it. I feel like we're in one of those secret spy movies." She glanced at Jane. "So am I taking a ride on your back again? And, Jane, what are we doing with all of those wolves once we get them out?"

"Yeah, you're riding." Jane nodded and looked at Maura "There are woods behind this place. Woods that aren't fenced in. We'll set them free there. At least they'll have a fighting chance."

Once they were inside and Maura had impressively taken out the security cameras, Jane, now the beast, stalked down the hall and opened the door to the room and clawed open each lock; three males and one female adult. Jane then went to the room where the pups and mothers were. Two mothers, three pups to one and two to the other. Thanks to her abilities, she was able to communicate with them. But as she was leading them out, Maura on her back, a group of five security guards appeared in front of them. Jane gave a warning snarl but some of the other wolves attacked and gunfire erupted.

Panic arose in Jane as she felt the weight of Maura slipping off her back. She turned her head to see the doctor gathering two pups and moving aside, crouching down. One of the mothers had been shot and killed, the other with her own pups. Seeing she was safe, the werewolf lunged forward and attacked.

Several minutes later it was over.

Jane approached Maura slowly, the blonde curled into a ball of sorts with the pups. Eventually she looked up, glazed over hazel eyes meeting golden ones. And the lycan could hear the sigh of relief, could soon feel the doctor's arms wrapped around her neck tightly. "Let's get the hell out of here, Jane."

Somehow they did it. They managed to make it outside and the remaining wolves took off, the pups pouncing after them. Jane noticed that one of them was limping, though. Feeling sorry for it, she picked it up in her mouth, Maura's fingers soothing through her fur in approval. Then they took off.

Once they were a safe distance away, Jane turned back into her human form and, quickly pulling Maura's mask up over her chin, kissed her deeply, the injured puppy still in one arm. "Thank you for your help and believing that I could save them."

"I'll always believe in you, Jane." Maura pulled the mask completely off and gazed down at the puppy. "So what are we going to do with this little guy?"

"He was limping and favoring his right leg. Can you help him?" She asked, allowing Maura to feel the leg and be the doctor that she was.

The medical examiner ran her fingers along the pup's leg and could feel the damage. She rubbed his head and ear to sooth him a bit when he whimpered, glancing up at Jane. "His leg is broken. I could probably make him a little splint, but we need to get him to a vet."

Jane nodded. "We'll do that. Spend one more night in the hotel. Sneak him in somehow and make a splint. The vet can be for when we get back to Boston." The pup licked Maura's hand

Maura smiled and rubbed the little guy's head again gently. "Alright. That sounds like a solid plan. Best to avoid vets here." Once they got back to the hotel, Maura did make the pup a splint and got it on him as Jane held him still. "Okay, he's good to go for now. I think he needs a name."

Jane smiled down at the pup. "Well since you fixed him up, you name him." She said as she rubbed the wolf's back soothingly.

"Well you rescued him," Maura smiled, "but okay. How about Mech? For L. David Mech. He's a world-renowned wolf biologist. And he's never shoved a wolf in a cage. He does all of his research out in the field." She rubbed the little guy's belly as he laid on his side.

Jane smiled brightly. "I think that's a great name, Maur." She grinned and laid down beside the pup. "What do you feed a baby wolf?"

"He looks big enough to be about a month old and wolves start eating meat at four weeks or so. That's regurgitated meat, though." Maura raised a brow at Jane and smirked. "Isn't it convenient that there's a lycan in the room?"

Jane dry heaved just thinking about it. "Oh, oh geeze. Can't we uh, can't we just cut it up really fine?"

Maura shrugged. "I guess so, but it wouldn't be the same. Mech is probably already used to the regurgitated meat." She laid on her side facing Jane and Mech. "It's up to you, though. I couldn't possible do it."

"Okay, I'll do it only if he doesn't eat the regular meat first." She sighed. After ordering room service Jane cut up the meat then tried to feed it to Mech. He wouldn't go for it.

Sighing, Jane looked at Maura. "Well, damn."

Maura laughed. "Well I guess you'll just have to be his Mama wolf for the time being. This should be interesting. If only we were out in the woods instead. It'd feel very naturey."

Jane sighed. "I'll take him out on the balcony." She stood up and transformed quickly. The pup perked up. Getting on all fours the lycan walked over, took Mech's tuff in her jaws and took him outside, Maura following with the steak.

The doctor set the plate in front of Jane and Mech sat on his bottom to watch the bigger wolf eat, his little tail wagging. Maura leaned against the railing, waiting. "He looks really hungry, Jane." She smirked.

Jane turned her head to look at Maura then rolled her eyes. Leaning down, she started to eat the steak. Just to try it out, Jane chewed then spit it out for him to eat. Surely the puppy wasn't that smart.

Mech lowered his head and sniffed the food before leaning back and looking up at Jane. He wasn't going for it. "That's not actually regurgitating, baby." Maura bit her lip so as not to grin.

Jane hung her head low then started to eat the rest and swallowed. Turning to look at Maura she used her paw to motion for her to turn around. She was not going to be watched. Once she had, Jane regurgitated then watched the pup eat it. Sitting down on her haunches, she looked up at Maura.

Maura heard Jane yak and waited for a moment as Mech chowed down, then she turned to face her lover. "Was it really that bad?" She walked over to her detective and scratched behind her ear. "I vote we move back inside." Maura picked Mech up and headed back in to lay on the bed.

Jane came back inside as her human self and groaned. "Yeah, it was that bad. The after taste is gross." She said with a shiver. Walking to the bathroom, she brushed her teeth then came back and laid with them.

Maura laughed and then bit her lip at the look on Jane's face. "I'm sorry. It's really not that funny." She played with Mech a little, not getting him too riled up with the broken leg, as she waited for Jane to finish brushing. She smiled as the detective laid with them and kissed her cheek. "That was a really nice thing of you to do for little Mech here."

Jane chuckled. "Yeah whatevs. Gotta help our little buddy out." She smiled and kissed his head.

Maura smiled as she watched the two. "You don't think he'll try to eat Bass or Jo when he grows up, do you?"

"If he grows up around them, he shouldn't. However, as a puppy he may naw on Bass' shell." She chuckled.

Maura pouted. "Poor Bass." She looked down at Mech and pointed at him. "Bass is not a chew toy. Know this now."

Mech growled and barked playfully. Jane started laughing. "I think he disagrees." She chuckled.

Maura pouted again and whined. "You're already rubbing off on him."

After they'd gone to bed, morning came quickly and once they were packed, they headed for Boston.

Once there and after the vet, which took some time due to them bringing in a wolf, Jane, Maura and Mech went to Petsmart and bought him a leash, collar, food, treats, a bed and toys. Also, something for Jo so she wouldn't get too jealous.

Mech had a blast at Petsmart, playing with and trying to chase other dogs despite his broken leg. Angela had babysat Jo and Bass, checking in on the two from time to time, so they were already at home when Jane and Maura arrived. Once they got Mech all set up, Maura made some lunch and sat with her girlfriend at the kitchen island to eat.

Jane smiled over at Maura then kissed her cheek. "You know, Mech is kinda like our baby." She smirked. Jane looked down at the pup as he played with Jo and then hopped up on Bass's shell.

Maura looked down at Mech playing with Jo and Bass and nodded. "He is. With the three of them, it's like we have our own little family unit." She smiled brightly. "I'm just really glad you're here at home with me again."

Jane smiled sweetly. "One happy family. Now that I've learned to control the wolf, maybe I can do some good with the new abilities I have."

"Yes." Maura smiled and nodded. "Those new abilities will come in handy with crime fighting. You could probably catch the killer's scent on the victim, use that speed and strength during chases."

Jane nodded. "Yeah, it'd be nice. However, I'd have to be very careful. My mother can't even know. You, Frost and Korsak are the only ones that will know."

Maura nodded. "Yes, we wouldn't want anyone like Dr. Hayes coming back to try and track you down." She sat silent for a moment. "I wonder, since werewolves are real, if there are any other supernatural creatures out there."

Jane thought about it for a moment. "Hmm, I don't know, babe. That's very possible. lycans, vampires, witches..." She put her fork down and sighed. "I wonder if they know who I am now. I wonder if the first ones I encounter will be friend or foe." She looked at Maura, worried more about the blonde's safety

"I imagine they wouldn't become foes unless you spotted them doing something bad and tried to stop them. Who knows?" Maura shrugged slightly. "Maybe werewolves are the exception. Maybe, if there are other creatures, you won't encounter them."

"Maybe. So many things could happen that I never even thought of until now." She sighed then got up, putting their plates away.

"Like what, Jane?" Maura could detect the worry in her girlfriend's voice and wanted to reassure her things would be okay.

"Like them coming after you to get to me..." Walking back up behind Maura, Jane wrapped her arms around the blonde tightly and rested her head against her shoulder blade. "I love you."

"I'll be okay, Jane. We'll be okay. We've already faced some of the worst men to ever walk this planet together and made it through. Our jobs have risks. I'm really not afraid of a few more. Not when I have you." She turned her head to kiss the top of Jane's as the detective rested against her. "I love you, too. So much."

Jane's grip tightened a bit on her. "You're right. Thank you for saving my life, baby. If not for you, I'd still be in there."

Maura turned in Jane's arms and pulled her into a hug. "I'd do anything for you. I just wish I could have gotten you out sooner."

"You got there and that's all that mattered. I knew you'd come, but I figured you'd bring an army." She chuckled.

"I was trying not to draw attention. Plus, it would've taken even longer to gather an army, baby." She pulled back and cupped Jane's face, caressing her cheek with her thumb. "I never want to wear another ski mask again, though. Horrible fashion choice." She smiled.

Jane chuckled and kissed her deeply. "Awe c'mon, babe. I thought you looked sexy. Showed off those hazel beauties of yours."

Maura chuckled. "I imagine it did show off my eyes since they were all you could really see. So you find me, face completely covered, sexy? I think I should feel offended." She pouted playfully.

Jane's eyes widened. "Noooo no, baby, that's not what I meant. You are absolutely gorgeous inside and out. But I have to say that your eyes are my favorite part of you. At first glance they're hazel but if you look hard enough there's blue in there as well as gold. Especially when you look toward the sun. Plus the mystery is a sex factor with the mask."

"I was just teasing. But that is a much better answer." Maura kissed Jane. "My eyes, hmm? I didn't know you paid so much attention to them. My favorite part of you is your smile. Those dimples are adorable and it's always nice to see you
relaxed and enjoying yourself." She smirked. "The wondering and letting your imagination take over? That is sexy. Along with sneaking around."

Jane grinned. "My dimples, huh? Yours are pretty damn cute, too." Jane winked and moved her hands to Maura's ass. She then felt something hop up on her leg and looked down to see Mech standing on his hind legs. With a chuckle she went and picked him up. "Hey you."

Maura smiled at that dimpled grin and leaned to the side to look down at Mech when Jane turned her attention to him. The little guy licked the detective's face as soon as she picked him up, giving a happy little bark. "You just have to be the center of attention, don't you?" Maura smiled as she scratched behind his ears. "He's probably hungry. It is getting to be evening." She looked up at Jane.

"I really think he does. Spoiled already." Jane sighed and looked at him. "Really? I just ate and it was really good. I'd rather not puke it up." She whined to the wolf pup. Looking at Maura, she sighed then took him outside and did the same thing with Mech she did earlier.

Mech whined back, his tail beginning to wag when she stood to carry him outside. "That's really sweet of you, Jane. To take care of Mech like you do." Maura smiled. "There's food leftover if you want some more when you get back inside!" She called out with a grin as Jane disappeared outside.

Jane came back inside with the pup and put him on the floor to play with Jo after she was fed along with Bass. "I'm going to brush my teeth then eat some left overs." She smiled then disappeared down the hall

"Okay." Maura slipped out of the kitchen chair and moved to sit next to Bass, Jo and Mech on the floor, playing tug of war with the dogs and their chew ropes until Jane got back.

Jane came back and smiled down at her family. "Kodak moment." She grinned then made another plate and sat down on the floor next to Maura, eating once again.

Maura smiled. "We should take a picture. All of us together." She distracted Mech and Jo with the toys so Jane could eat in peace. "You know, tonight will be the first time we've slept through the whole night together in the same bed as a couple. Well, at home at least. The hotel doesn't count."

"You're right, this will be the first night. Mm, makes me want to go to bed soon." She grinned. "We haven't been 'together' since we found out what I was."

Maura leaned back, supporting herself on her arms, as she gave a sly grin. "You're right. We haven't been together since. We really didn't get much couple time at all before you got captured. And it has been a month." She winked.

Jane took another bite and reached up, sliding her plate on the counter. She then straddled Maura's lap. "It has been a month. There is one good thing about me turning into this monster... the night I healed... I became bolder and braver. That was the night I came on to you. I'm thankful for that."

Maura looked up into Jane's eyes. "I don't think of your wolf side as a monster." She leaned forward and ran her hands up Jane's thighs, closing the distance to kiss her detective. "I'm pretty grateful for that night, too. You were a beast in the best sense." She grinned. "How long do you think it would have taken for us to become a couple if you hadn't been bitten?"

Jane returned the kiss and smirked. "Hmm, I don't know. Probably until you made the first move." She laughed and kissed her again.

Maura kissed Jane back and laughed. "Chicken." She wrapped her arms around her girlfriend and moved so that she was on top, between Jane's legs, the detective's back to the floor. "I don't think it would've been too much longer then. You were driving me nuts."

"I was afraid of freaking you out and loosing you." She wrapped her arms around the blonde's back and smirked. "I was, huh? Care to share how, gorgeous?"

"As open as I am you thought I would freak out? You'd never lose me. Even if I didn't feel the way I do, I'd still be your friend." Maura dipped her head down to brush her lips against Jane's briefly. "It was pretty pathetic, actually. Sometimes all it took was one look or one seemingly innocent sentence to set me off."

"That is true. Just paranoid, I guess." She kissed her once more and smirked. "We did have a lot of eye sex." She smirked and played with the back of her hair. "So what would I say to get you all frisky?"

"I think we all get a little insecure when it comes to someone we care deeply about." She smiled widely. "Well, for example, that night you were attacked all you said was something along the lines of 'how about we go to bed?' And the first thing that popped into my head was tearing your clothes off." Maura grinned and ground their pelvises together. "Plus, that voice of yours is sexy in of itself."

Jane moaned, feeling her grin against her. "Mm damn, babe... well, lets go to bed and rip ever piece of clothing off of each other. Tonight I feel it's gonna get rough. You think you could handle that?"

"I was hoping you'd say that." Maura smirked and bit her lip, nodding. "Oh I can handle rough all right. I can take anything you've got, detective." She stood with Jane and they made their way to the bedroom.

They still had a long road ahead of them; a lot of explaining to do. But for now, they were happy just to have each other again. And Jane and Maura needed this night together. Needed to feel and hold the other to ensure it was all real.

The detective gripped Maura by the shoulders and pinned her against the wall as soon as they'd made it to their room; her eyes glowing with pure lust. Leaning in, she kissed the blonde deep and hard as she ripped open the buttons on her blouse and shoved it off of Maura's shoulders

Maura had gasped as her back hit the wall, her own pupils dilating. She kissed Jane back with everything she had, having missed their connection when her detective was stuck in a cage. She felt the cool air hit her heated flesh as Jane ripped open her shirt, for once not carrying about what happened to her clothes. She lifted Jane's shirt over her head and pressed their upper bodies together as she kissed her again roughly.

Once Jane's lips hit Maura's again, she let out a growl and slammed her hand on the wall next to the blonde's head. Her other hand went down and yanked Maura's pants off quickly in one jerk. Her nails dug into the plaster of the wall as she forced her pelvis against her lover's.

Maura's breathing went ragged in anticipation and she groaned as the detective pressed their pelvises together. She moved her hands to Jane's ass to pull her against her tighter and kissed a path down to her throat to nip and suck.

Jane whimpered then grabbed Maura's hands and pinned them on the wall above her head. She started to grind her hips against her lover's. Slowly moving her hands down the woman's thighs, she then picked her up, the doctor's legs wrapping around her. Jane walked them to the bed and dropped the doctor on it playfully.

They'd only been together a handful of times, but Maura loved being dominated by Jane. She could feel the need building between her legs and was aching to be touched. She scooted back on the bed a bit to make room for her girlfriend, flashing a grin in her direction.

Jane hovered over her body and bit her flesh in several different places. Her thigh, hip, side, breast, neck. Every weak spot Jane knew about Maura.

She had Maura writhing below her, the doctor whimpering. Once the detective had reached her lips, Maura pulled her down, their bodies flush together, and kissed her deeply.

Jane kissed her back thoroughly and moved her hand to grip her pussy over her panties, growly deeply against her lip. Maura bucked her hips against Jane's hand, wanting to be taken, and ran her hands up the detective's muscular back. She gripped onto her lover's shoulders as she tugged on her lower lip.

Jane then gripped her panties and ripped them off in a hard quick pull. She growled again as she did then kissed her with intense fervor. As she entered with three fingers, Jane's mouth went down and around the blonde's nipple, sucking hard then nibbling.

Maura cried out when Jane entered her, rocking her hips against the detective. She arched her back as her nails dug into the flesh of the detective's back. Jane's fingers stroking Maura's weak spot within velvety walls soon pushed the ME over the edge into an intense, shuddering orgasm, Jane's lips torn from her lips.

Laying next to her afterwards, breathing heavily and sweating, Jane looked over at her and smirked. "You okay?"

Maura nodded, unable to speak or move yet, her chest still heaving up and down and her body covered in a light sheen of sweat.

Jane smiled and closed her eyes trying to catch her breath. Getting up, she walked through the house and went to the kitchen. Coming back a few minutes later, she brought two bottles of water and laid back down next to Maura, handing her one.

Maura took the bottle and sat up to take a long drink. "Thanks." She smiled. She took another drink and then set the bottle aside, curling up next to her girlfriend. "I love you, Jane."

Jane had already finished half of her bottle and leaned back after setting it down. She wrapped her arm under Maura and kissed the crown of her hair. "I love you more, Maur."

Maura looked into those golden eyes and shook her head. "I don't think so. I've done all sorts of things I swore I'd never do for you. And I'd do them all over again because I'm more in love with you than I've ever been."

Jane grinned and kissed her. "I can't tell if I'm a bad or good influence on you." She chuckled and held her close

Maura giggled and buried her face in Jane's shoulder. "It's a pretty good blend, actually." She leaned back slightly to run her fingertips over the wolf scar, her lips then following the path. "I'm just glad you're still here to be a bad influence, my big bad wolf."