A/N This chapter is a bit emotional.

Bo's POV

It had been another long day for my family. As I say that it still stuns me that I have a family. Lauren. Our kids. All mine. But what was not mine were their shifter powers.

I won't lie and say that I am fine with how they have killed people that have threatened us. Because it hurts that I haven't been much help in those fights. I get it. I can't shift. I am only a Succubus while they are both. Even Lauren.

I won't lie and say that I am no longer carrying around the guilt of how Lauren came to be a shifter or part of the Una Mens. That is all on me. I left her out there. Lauren should have been home with me or safe in lab doing science experiments.

Where was I? Sitting at Dyson's desk waiting for him to give me details on his next case. It was pure luck that I happened to be there when Lauren called to check in with him. They lied to me. Kenzi and Dyson. They lied right to my face. Kenzi even had me believing that Lauren told me the truth about not loving me anymore.

I'm not a shifter but I can feel my Succubus roaring inside at the thought. Lauren was out there. Strapped to something or someone. Alone. Dirty. Likely begging them to let her go. Just as I had let her go. I let her walk out of Taft's office, without me. I had no idea what was waiting for her on the other side of those doors. I had no idea what became of her fate until she called Dyson. It was not just her first call either. That rat bastard had been calling her daily according to his caller ID that I quickly checked before I stood up from his desk.

He looked me dead in my eyes and pretended that was the first time she had called him. Dumbass didn't think I could read his phone screen. Now you are sitting there wondering how I could be so cold and casual about Dyson. He got what he deserved. Besides I told him many times to stay away from Lauren. He kept coming. He kept pushing. So I kept pushing him out of my life.

Lauren was out there after she had been forced to eat the seed, likely horrified of what they would be doing to her next. I thought for sure she was gone from me for good when I found her at their lair. And a part of her was. But not the part that loved me. Not that parts that I loved about her. She still tosses and turns in bed from the nightmares of her thinking she's a monster. I will not have her thinking that. Like she never allowed me to think that I was a monster. Lauren is beautiful. Charly, Ethan and Dillon are all beautiful. None of them are monsters.

Here I am standing out on one of our many patios, staring at the night sky. No star that I can see and can't see will ever dim the love and pride I have for my family. Mine.

It is almost embarrassing when Lauren shifts to go out and find someone that I have to stay here. I understand the reason. She's afraid that there are shifters out there, that could attack me out of nowhere and without reason. I wiped my eyes after a few tears escaped them.

I can't be weak like this. I don't have a choice. But I do feel weak. They are all so much stronger than I am. We have little ones now. I know they can protect themselves but I should be able to do that too. I can't run as fast as them, which is why I will be buying a new car soon. Something that can go faster than the car we have. I know. I know. I can always drain the colony but I don't want to do that. I want my kids to grow up in a normal environment. I don't want them to have a childhood like mine. Thinking there is something wrong with them and then being kicked out when their powers start to show.

Their powers are already showing and I'm happy about that. Lauren and I both are. We have talked about that for hours and hours. Lauren's Doctor mind wants to do research on them. I laughed and told her our kids won't be Science experiments. Besides we both get the gist. They are all shifters with Succubus powers. Succubus. They get that from me but not their shifter powers. Lea has offered to try and teach us as much as we need to know about raising them. The way Charlotte has been acting lately, she is practically raising herself. I pulled my jacket closer to my body as I felt a slight breeze. Shaking my mood off I went back into the house and to bed.

The next morning.

Bo and Lauren actually woke up at the same time and showered together. Once they were dressed they checked on the kids and went down to start an early breakfast. Lauren wanted them to eat an actual meal together. Bo hadn't gotten many hours of sleep but just enough to get her up and ready.

Aife had gone to the Dal to pick up the last of the books that she could find. Trick was always a bookworm so she knew their had to be more. Probably hidden. Kenzi had stayed the night and was glad to go with her as extra hands and much needed liquor.

"So how long do you think Kenzi and mom will be? Bo asked softly.

"Trick had thousands of books and not all of them were his blood books. It's like a big library". Lauren said.

"Breakfast is ready. We can go and get the kids now". Bo smiled softly. They had decided they would start a new morning regime. They would all get up and eat together as a family. Lauren wanted them to eat actual food and Bo was just happy to have them all in one place.

"Charlotte hasn't shifted back yet, so she can walk while we grab the boys". Lauren said smiling. Charlotte seemed to love being a shifter. It's a good thing they had a lot of money because she was tearing up sheet after sheet in her dreams. Lauren stopped smiling when she thought of Charlotte's nightmares from the other night.

Lauren had been worrying about that since it happened and since Charlotte was not talking in full sentences yet or she was being purposely quiet, they had no idea what her dreams were about. Bo joked thinking she was doing an experiment, it was failing and it was upsetting her. Lauren liked the possibility because she was taking after her a bit but the not knowing for sure, still worried her.

They walked into Charly's nursery first and woke her up. She smiled and jumped out to follow them. Bo sighed in content that she was actually being obedient. They walked to Ethan and Dillon's nursery and found them playing in their crib.

Bo picked up Ethan while Lauren grabbed Dillon. They nearly stepped on Charlotte's paw as she looked up at them.

"We're not going to hurt them". Bo laughed. She was proud of Charlotte being so protective of them. Looking out for them, like a good sister should.

Lauren shook her head and pulled Dillon closer to her as she heard his little roars in her ear.

"Let's get you all fed". Lauren cooed into his ears.

Charlotte went out before them and down the stairs, waiting at the bottom for Bo and Lauren to arrive. Once they were all downstairs, they made their way into the dining room. Charlotte's plate was sitting on a blanket on the floor. She didn't hesitate as she devoured her food in a matter of minutes.

Bo laughed as she gently set down in the nearest chair with Ethan. They were still small but getting longer in size.

"Try not to make a mess Charlotte". Lauren said looking down at their oldest shifter.

"If she does, it will be your turn to clean it up". Bo laughed.

"Bo you are such a wuss". Lauren laughed.

"Hey! I had a long time to change her diapers. It's only fair". Bo laughed.

"Ok. Ok. If she makes a mess, I will clean it". Lauren replied.

"Lauren you know I was only joking. I'm not blaming you for not being able to be there after she was born". Bo said rubbing Lauren's arm with her free hand.

"I know. I should be apologizing to you for not being able to know that I was pregnant in the first place". Lauren said kissing Bo's knuckles.

"Hey. You were still trying to adjust to being a shifter. There was no way either of us would have known, or guessed". Bo said finally feeding Ethan and watched as Dillon took his first bite.

"True but I should have known something was different". Lauren smiled while feeding Dillon another bite of food.

"We are all here. We are all healthy and that's the most important thing right? Bo asked.

"Yes it is. I love you Bo". Lauren said leaning in to kiss her.

"I love you too and we will be fine". Bo smiled wiping Ethan's lips with a napkin.

"You know I never thanked you". Lauren said.

"Thanked me for what babe? Bo asked.

"For never giving up on finding me. For helping me to see that I am not a monster. For raising Charlotte by yourself for a bit". Lauren said.

"You don't need to thank me for any of that. I am just glad I was there to get your call to Dyson. Otherwise I don't think he ever would have said anything". Bo said with her eyes flashing blue. She had to calm down quickly because Ethan's flashed blue in response.

"Mama is sorry baby". Bo cooed pulling him close to her.

"What happened? Lauren asked softly.

"I was thinking about Dyson hiding you and it made me angry all over again. When my Succubus eyes flashed so did Ethan's in response. So I told him that I was sorry for scaring him". Bo explained.

"Are you ok? Now? Lauren asked reaching her hand out to rub Bo's back.

"I am now". Bo said smiling at Lauren.

"Bo he's gone. He can't hurt us anymore". Lauren said softly.

"I know. I know". Bo smiled warmly.

Lauren turned her attention back to Dillon as he took the last bites of his food.

"Lauren...". Bo started softly.

"Yes? Lauren asked turning back to the Succubus.

"Lauren I want to go from now on". Bo said.

"You want to go where? Lauren asked quizzically.

"We don't know what's out there. Who's out there. The next time a threat comes our way, I want to go too when you and the shifters go after them". Bo said.

Lauren stared at Bo for a good long while. She never knew how selfish she had been insisting that Bo stay behind. They were her kids too. This was her family too. To be honest she never really thought about it. When a threat came, she just shifted and went. She did think of all the shifters that she didn't know about or had yet to meet. They were a danger to Bo. She couldn't have that so she suggested Bo stay behind. But looking at it now that she had a chance to, it really was unfair to the Succubus.

"Ok". Lauren smiled softly.

"Ok? Bo asked.

"I'm sorry Bo. I have been unfair to you. I know you love them as much as I do and it wasn't right of me to insist that you sit home while I went out towards the danger". Lauren said.

"I wasn't blaming you Lauren. I just wanted to tell you that I wanted to go too. I might not be able to run as fast as you guys can but I can at least buy a car that would be able to keep up better than our family car". Bo explained.

"What kind of car did you want to buy? Lauren asked cleaning Dillon up.

"I don't know for sure. Something fast but small". Bo said.

"A mustang perhaps? Lauren asked.

"Yeah. I am not sure though. I was going to look online later. I just want something that could somewhat keep up when we need to go out". Bo said.

"At least with your mother living here we wouldn't need a babysitter. Well that and her need to get along with Charlotte". Lauren laughed.

Aife and Charlotte seemed to go at it daily. Either she was sitting somewhere Charlotte didn't want her to or she didn't want her around them at all.

"We can always ask Kenzi to stay and lend a hand. We may need both of them as the boys get older". Bo said.

"Sounds like we have a plan. We just need to plan for whatever is coming next. Which reminds me. I need to dig into some of those books that I never got around to yet". Lauren said.

"Nice try Doctor but you need to eat first". Bo said handing Lauren a plate. The Doctor had been so engrossed in her thoughts that she had missed Bo get up and had already put Ethan and Dillon on the couch to watch cartoons. Charlotte was napping near the couch. Bo had tried to pick her up but she roared, so she left her where she was.

Lauren looked over at her family, smiled and dug into her food. Bo was in the kitchen washing the dishes while Lauren finished her food.

Bo was startled out of her own thoughts when she heard the front door opening. Kenzi and Aife were back and they had a ton of more books with them.

"What did you find? Bo asked.

"About twenty more books". Kenzi said as her two guards from the club carried them in.

"Yeah. I am sure Trick has a lot more. I just got tired of looking and came back with what we found". Aife said taking a seat.

Charlotte woke up after hearing the Succubus' voice.

"Ohhh I am so not in the mood for you! But come to Nana". Aife cooed but Charlotte stayed where she was.

"She's not going to move as long as Ethan and Dillon are on the couch". Bo laughed. She wished they would get along better but she wasn't going to force Aife on their daughter.

Aife laughed and turned her attention to the books. "I don't know what are all in these but we should be able to find something".

"I will get to it as soon as I'm done". Lauren said with food in her mouth.

"Take your time, I am not going anywhere. I can look". Aife said waving Lauren off so that she could finish her food properly.

"Lea and Mikayla have hit brick walls after watching us for so long. I am not sure how many are out there or if there are any out there". Bo said.

"We need to know everything that we can. He is a sneaky, evil bastard and won't stop until he gets one of us". Aife said.

"Which reminds me. Lauren and I think you and Kenzi both should stay here with us. When trouble comes, we will need someone to hang back with the kids". Bo said.

"I will live here but I won't be hanging back. I have just as much of a reason than all of you to want to kick his ass". Aife said.

"Kenzi do you think you can handle it? Bo asked worriedly.

"I don't know Bo. They can all roar and it won't be long before the boys learn to shift and run like Charlotte does". Kenzi said.

"Well maybe we can get one of the shifters to help out. We just want to make sure there will be someone here when we are not". Bo said.

"I can ask some of my guards to help. They have been begging for overtime lately". Kenzi said.

"Ok but they need to know we don't want the kids harmed or pinned down. They won't know what will be going on and are not to be forced down on to something". Lauren explained.

"Take them to the basement. It's the only room that doesn't have windows for them to jump through". Bo said.

The trio turned when they noticed Lauren flipping through Trick's books.

"Lauren. Lauren. You don't have to speed read". Bo laughed.

"Holy crap. How does she read that fast? Kenzi asked.

"Something I taught myself to do at Yale". Lauren said before turning her attention back to the books.

"That's crazy". Kenzi said shaking her head at the sight. Even Aife laughed and got up from the table. Lauren was making her look like a first grader as fast as she was reading.

"Well I am going to sit with the kids for a bit". Aife cooed walking over to the boys and barely got half way before Charlotte woke from the sounds of her heels hitting the floor in their direction.

"Or I will make myself a drink". Aife laughed walking back towards the kitchen.

"I will be outside". Bo said walking towards the door and out.

"What's with her? Kenzi asked.

"She's feeling guilty about not being able to go out when I went out after the other threats. I told her I was deeply sorry but I think she's still hurt and worried". Lauren explained.

"That's not her fault. You guys are fast and there are a lot of packs out there. It could be dangerous for Bo. I can talk to her if you want". Kenzi offered.

"If you don't mind, that would be great. I tried to tell her I was sorry for asking her to stay behind but like you said there are a lot of packs out there. Some I've never met". Lauren replied.

"I will move in Lauren. Ethan and Dilly Dilly aren't Charlotte's size yet. You ladies need all the help you can get until they get up to size". Kenzi said.

Lauren laughed at Kenzi's nickname for Dillon. They had both stopped asked her to call him that. "That would be great Kenzi. I am sure Bo will appreciate it too". Lauren said.

"Plus it will give me plenty of chances to talk to her. Starting when she comes back from wherever she went". Kenzi said.

Outside.

"Hey Bo". Lea said.

"Hey. Have you heard anything? Seen anything? Bo asked.

"No. But don't worry. I have shifters all over the area and those that aren't are looking into it". Lea responded softly.

"Thanks for that. I just don't like that anyone got that close to my family". Bo said.

"Hey they are our family too Bo. We will get whomever it is". Lea smiled assuringly.

"Where's Mikayla? Bo asked.

"She's circling the house. It was her turn. Since we can't see everything from here, we have both been taking turns". Lea explained.

"Yeah. I checked the cameras before I came out here. Nothing looks out of the ordinary". Bo said.

"So Charly's only eaten two birds right? Lea asked.

"Yes as far as we know. I don't like having to keep them in the house too. We have a big yard, so there is plenty of room for them to run and play". Bo said.

"How's Lauren? Lea asked.

"She's worried as much as I am. I left her speed reading some books". Bo said.

"Wow" Lea laughed.

"I can get you a tablet that's linked to the security system, if that would help". Bo offered.

"That won't be necessary. I have more than enough shifters around. Four more are on their way and you guys will need it to use in various rooms of the house". Lea explained.

Bo laughed.

"What? Lea asked.

"You are all doing so much. I don't think Lauren and I will ever be able to repay you all". Bo said.

"There is nothing to repay. You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us". Lea said.

Bo smiled at the sincerity and loyalty in the shifter's eyes. She could see why she and Lauren were such good friends. They both had natural instincts to look after each other. She didn't like her much when they first met but after awhile and seeing her date someone else, her jealousy of the woman spending training time with Lauren went away.

"I better be getting back inside and thanks again for staying out here day and night". Bo said softly.

"No problem Bo. Let us know if you need anything". Lea smiled.

"We will". Bo said turning to leave. She smiled at how much Lea and the pack loved her family. None of them would ever be alone.

Inside.

When Bo walked in Aife was throwing a few drinks back. Kenzi was sitting with the boys watching TV and Lauren was still speed reading through the books.

"Mom I have an idea". Bo said.

"What's that sweetie? Aife asked.

"If we could find a Fae hypnotist maybe I could remember something. I used to dream of this room, a bird, a cage and a man a lot. Maybe that will give us clues about Persephone and what they were doing". Bo said.

"Hypnotism can be dangerous Bo". Lauren said from the kitchen.

"I agree and I don't like that idea". Aife said.

"But we have to try something". Bo said.

"Bo baby have a seat". Aife said softly.

"Mom why does this sound bad? Bo asked worriedly.

"It's time you knew. Lauren, Kenzi you can come over here too". Aife said softly.

Lauren and Kenzi jumped up and practically ran over. Lauren was happy for the reprieve because she was starting to see flashes before her eyes.

Once the ladies were situated, Aife started. "The reason you have been having those dreams is because that's where you were born, in Tartarus".

"Tartarus, Tartarus? Lauren asked.

"The very one". Aife said softly.

"What does that mean? Bo asked.

"I was raped and thrown into that cage Isabeau. Your father raped me". Aife said with shame in her voice.

"What the actual hell! Bo snapped.

"Bo...". Lauren said softly taking the Succubus in her arms.

"Lauren and Kenzi, can you take our sons and daughter upstairs? Bo asked softly.

"Of course". Lauren and Kenzi said in unison as they jumped up and grabbed the boys. The sound of their hurrying feet woke Charlotte and she followed them up.

"I'm so sorry Isabeau. I just wanted you to know what you were seeing and why". Aife said taking Bo's hand into hers.

Bo pulled it back and looked at her mother. "How?

"When Trick handed me over to the Dark, Hades took me from them and raped me repeatedly until I was finally pregnant". Aife explained.

"Will that kind of nasty be in my kids? Bo asked with tears streaming down her face.

"No Isabeau. It won't. He's evil. You and Lauren are not. They will be raised by good parents. You two will be far better than him or I were". Aife said softly.

"But my Succubus...". Bo sobbed.

"We won't let her win baby, I promise". Aife cooed wiping Bo's tears away. Her face was soaked in a matter of minutes.

"Lauren". Bo sobbed.

"I'm right here Bo. I'm right here". Lauren said taking Bo into her arms.

"Lauren I'm a monster. Our kids will be monsters". Bo sobbed into the Doctor's welcoming arms.

"No. You are not a monster Bo. You never were and never will be. Our kids won't be either. We will both make sure of that". Lauren said kissing every piece of Bo's skin that she could find.

"But he's evil. That kind of evil is in all of us. Me, Charly, Ethan and Dillon". Bo cried harder.

"I'm so sorry Bo and Lauren. This is my fault. I just thought you needed to know why you were seeing all of that and that it wasn't just some useless dream". Aife cried rubbing Bo's back.

"This is not your fault. None of it is. Rape is never the victim's fault. Speaking as a Doctor, I can assure you, this was not your fault. We needed to know and now we do. We know what kind of animal we are dealing with. But none of this is your fault". Lauren said handing Aife some Kleenex.

Aife snapped and rose from her seat to go into the kitchen.

"Bo I love you. I have loved you since the day we met. You are not a monster and you are not evil. Not even close to an evil like that. You are beautiful Bo, inside and out". Lauren cooed holding the Succubus tighter.

"But my Succubus". Bo sobbed again.

"I think she likes me Bo and I can control her, I can control whatever she tries to do to you or the rest of us. I am sure she will surface when it's time to fight but I won't let her harm you". Lauren said softly constantly rubbing Bo's back.

"Promise? Bo asked.

"I promise baby". Lauren said taking the glass of water from Aife and handed it to Bo.

"Isabeau I know this is a horrible thing but your family needs you. We can't allow ourselves to let him make us weak and this will help him more than it helps us". Aife said.

"You're right. Sorry I broke down like that". Bo choked out still resting her head on Lauren's shoulder.

"Bobo I think there is something you need to see". Kenzi said softly standing over the trio.

"Where are our kids Kenzi? Bo asked.

"Come and see for yourself! Kenzi said excitedly.

Bo, Lauren and Aife all cleaned themselves up before they followed Kenzi upstairs.

"C'mon! Charlotte cooed softly looking at her brothers.

Ethan stood up in their crib giggling at Charlotte. Dillon was laying on his back looking at his sister.

"Do this". Charlotte said as she shifted from human to shifter over and over again.

Ethan had seen enough as he leapt from the crib and shifted for the first time. He was following Charlotte's lead and they both shifted back and forth over and over again. Laughing at his siblings, Dillon stood up and watched them for a few minutes. When they started playing together, he jumped up and shifted for his first time.

Bo, Lauren, Aife and Kenzi were all standing where they could all see. Tears were once again flowing as Charly, Ethan and Dillon continued shifting over and over again.

Charlotte shifted and stayed there. She waited for Ethan and Dillon to stop and look at her. She bent down and rose up again letting out her loudest roar. Dillon was the first one to follow her lead. He bent down and lifted his head matching her roar. Ethan jumped up into a chair, bent his head and lifted it like a king and roared. All three young shifters laughed and rolled around on the floor.

"See Bo. They are beautiful". Lauren cooed wrapping an arm around Bo's waist.

"That they are. That they are". Bo smiled with tears flowing.

TBC

Bo buys a new car.

The new threat surfaces.