Chasing Tail (Paranormal Shapeshifter Werelion Romance) (Quick & Furry Book 1) Read Online Free Page B

time. I have a good life, I have a job I love, and—”
    “And you’re alone.”
    “But I’m happy.”
    Jennifer shook her head. “No, you’re really not. You can’t lie to me.”
    “Jen… just say it.”
    “I found the most powerful woman on your witch side of the family tree, and when I told her everything about you, she agreed with me. She came to town and worked her magic mojo.” A sudden excitement filled the air and her best friend squirmed in her seat. “And for free .”
    “Well, I’m glad it didn’t cost you anything since it didn’t work because of the whole ‘getting caught’ thing.”
    “Weren’t you listening? It did work. It was only meant to bring your mate here. Not Larry, not Joe Bob from two counties over, not Pierre from across the pond.” Jennifer shrugged. “Just your mate.”
    Penelope let those words sink into her, let them crawl through her blood and along her veins, let them creep into her bones, and felt them flick something deep inside her. It stroked the certainty in her heart that he was her mate. The belief that Marcus was her mate despite what they’d been told. Was he really?
    Her cat answered for her with a resounding roar. It knew the truth, and it clawed aside her human’s worries and concerns. Her hint of hesitation, her sliver of doubt, gave the beast a chance to rush forward. It assured her that Marcus belonged to them, he was theirs and no other’s, and it was time they got their shit together and went and got him.
    “He’s mine.”
    “Yes.”
    The cat pushed forward, shoving the human parts of her to the background as it stole control of her two-footed form. Its rush burned away the alcohol in her veins, clearing her mind of the liquid’s cloud. She rolled to her feet, body prepped and primed and aching for her mate. It wasn’t a question. “Marcus Tolson, North American Alpha, is mine . And it’s time he accepted it.”
    Her hands ached, and she allowed even more of the feline to push forward, her nails transforming to sharp claws. Her gums throbbed and then her fangs descended pricking her lower lip. The lioness’ strength that she always brushed aside was in full force as she embraced her dominant urges.
    “Whoa.” Jennifer’s gaze moved over her from head to toe. “This whole angry look is kinda sexy. If I swung your way, I’d be all over you.”
    Shaking her head, Penelope plucked the half-full glass from her best friend’s grip and snagged the remaining bottle of wine as well. “Come on, let’s get you sobered up a little, and then you can tell me where to find Marcus. Your brother may have interfered once, but I’ll be damned if it happens again.”
    Jennifer pushed to her feet, body swaying slightly, and she studied Penelope carefully. “I know you’ve always been strong and just disregarded that part of you, but since Marcus is your mate, that means you’re actually a really, really strong lion. Stronger than any of us.” Jennifer hiccupped. “Like, I bet if you snarled a little, you could even get Justin to roll over and bare his belly.” Her best friend jumped in place and released an excited squeal. “Ooh, say you’ll do it, say you’ll do it!”
    The idea had merit, but Penelope had something to accomplish first. Mainly, making Marcus Tolson hers and begging him to do the same in return. With any luck, it wouldn’t require any bloodshed. Or at least, not a lot.
    “We’ll discuss it on the way. Where can we find them all?” Because she had no doubt Marcus and Justin didn’t go alone to question the witch. Or rather, her relative.
    Her best friend paused in her excited bouncing. “Oh. They’re at your house.”
    Penelope’s house. Or rather the place she’d lived until she was forced out. True, it still remained in her name, but she hadn’t been there in more years than she could count. It held so many memories… None she wanted to keep.
    Sensing her disquiet, Jennifer grasped Penelope’s hand and twined their