Sassy Ever After: Bite My Sass (Kindle Worlds Novella) Read Online Free Page A
Author: V. Vaughn
version so the girls think I’m making it up for shock value.”
I let out a deep breath. “Thanks.”
Alisha bumps me with her shoulder as we walk. “Look at you being all animal lover and stuff. I had no idea.”
“Yeah.” You really don’t have any idea. I wonder what she’d think if I told her we just met a couple of werewolves and that we’ll likely see the dark one again because he wants to mate with me. His growl replays in my head like sexy words, and I realize I might not be strong enough to resist him the next time.
4
“ I swear on my grandmother’s grave, Juliet whispered in his ear, and he took off running,” says Alisha.
Chelsea mumbles to me, “I bet her grandmother is still alive.”
Alisha says, “I heard that. Tell them, Juliet.”
I shake my head. “I’m not sure what really happened. I’ve had a lot to drink tonight. I just know that the big dog that looked like a wolf didn’t hurt us.”
“Fine,” says Alisha. “Be humble. But I was there and know what really happened.”
Jayden raises her beer. “To the wolf whisperer!”
When the other girls raise their drinks, I reluctantly join in to play along, but I wink at Alisha to let her know she was great. The real truth is I haven’t had much to drink at all, even though that was the plan. After one strong cocktail, I switched to soda and barely sipped my sweet after-dinner drink before I went in search of Alisha. I am drunk in a different way, though. The encounter with the wolf left me a bundle of raw sexual energy, and my wolf wants me to shift and find him.
But I can’t. If there’s a scenting ceremony happening, then it’s likely he’s not from here and has to adhere to alphas’ rules, which probably entail a curfew to keep everyone out of trouble. My best bet is to make sure me and my friends stay far away from the ceremony.
The fire is almost out, and the girls are drunk, so I stand and say, “I’m tired. Anyone else ready for bed?”
My friends get up and gather things before they go into the RV to get ready for sleep. I stay outside to push the embers around and cover them with dirt. When I’m sure the fire can’t reignite, I gaze out at the woods and sigh. A long howl sounds in the distance, and it echoes the longing in my heart. The familiar loneliness of being without a mate hurts. Even though I’ve accepted I’m meant to be alone, there’s no way to ignore the attraction I had to the wolf tonight. My animal side won’t let me. I kick at the fire one more time, and ash floats up before I go inside the RV.
We drew straws earlier for sleeping arrangements, and Alisha and I ended up with the pull-out double bed in the main living space. When everyone is settled, I stare at the ceiling as the girls’ breathing begins to slow. I think Chelsea and Jayden are asleep when Alisha whispers to me, “When I’m done with my run tomorrow morning, you’re going hiking with me.”
“Okay. I’ll make sure the other two are ready.”
“Just us, Juliet. You’re not telling me everything about what happened in the woods tonight, and I’m not letting it go.”
“Alisha.” I sigh. I’ve wanted to tell her for years about what I am. At first, I thought she’d run from me, but now I know better. She’s my best friend and loyal to the core. I’m more afraid she’ll manage to get herself into trouble with the information. I love my friend dearly, but she has the curiosity of a cat, and she can’t let things be. I take a deep breath. Lying by omission all this time is weighing heavy on my mind, so I say, “Okay. I’ll explain more tomorrow. Now go to sleep.”
----
B irds chirp in the trees as I pace the campsite area and wait for Alisha. Jayden and Chelsea are still asleep, and I don’t want to explain why Alisha and I are hiking without them. I keep reminding myself about how Alisha is open minded and will embrace what I am with the unconditional love we have for each other. But the fact remains that
I let out a deep breath. “Thanks.”
Alisha bumps me with her shoulder as we walk. “Look at you being all animal lover and stuff. I had no idea.”
“Yeah.” You really don’t have any idea. I wonder what she’d think if I told her we just met a couple of werewolves and that we’ll likely see the dark one again because he wants to mate with me. His growl replays in my head like sexy words, and I realize I might not be strong enough to resist him the next time.
4
“ I swear on my grandmother’s grave, Juliet whispered in his ear, and he took off running,” says Alisha.
Chelsea mumbles to me, “I bet her grandmother is still alive.”
Alisha says, “I heard that. Tell them, Juliet.”
I shake my head. “I’m not sure what really happened. I’ve had a lot to drink tonight. I just know that the big dog that looked like a wolf didn’t hurt us.”
“Fine,” says Alisha. “Be humble. But I was there and know what really happened.”
Jayden raises her beer. “To the wolf whisperer!”
When the other girls raise their drinks, I reluctantly join in to play along, but I wink at Alisha to let her know she was great. The real truth is I haven’t had much to drink at all, even though that was the plan. After one strong cocktail, I switched to soda and barely sipped my sweet after-dinner drink before I went in search of Alisha. I am drunk in a different way, though. The encounter with the wolf left me a bundle of raw sexual energy, and my wolf wants me to shift and find him.
But I can’t. If there’s a scenting ceremony happening, then it’s likely he’s not from here and has to adhere to alphas’ rules, which probably entail a curfew to keep everyone out of trouble. My best bet is to make sure me and my friends stay far away from the ceremony.
The fire is almost out, and the girls are drunk, so I stand and say, “I’m tired. Anyone else ready for bed?”
My friends get up and gather things before they go into the RV to get ready for sleep. I stay outside to push the embers around and cover them with dirt. When I’m sure the fire can’t reignite, I gaze out at the woods and sigh. A long howl sounds in the distance, and it echoes the longing in my heart. The familiar loneliness of being without a mate hurts. Even though I’ve accepted I’m meant to be alone, there’s no way to ignore the attraction I had to the wolf tonight. My animal side won’t let me. I kick at the fire one more time, and ash floats up before I go inside the RV.
We drew straws earlier for sleeping arrangements, and Alisha and I ended up with the pull-out double bed in the main living space. When everyone is settled, I stare at the ceiling as the girls’ breathing begins to slow. I think Chelsea and Jayden are asleep when Alisha whispers to me, “When I’m done with my run tomorrow morning, you’re going hiking with me.”
“Okay. I’ll make sure the other two are ready.”
“Just us, Juliet. You’re not telling me everything about what happened in the woods tonight, and I’m not letting it go.”
“Alisha.” I sigh. I’ve wanted to tell her for years about what I am. At first, I thought she’d run from me, but now I know better. She’s my best friend and loyal to the core. I’m more afraid she’ll manage to get herself into trouble with the information. I love my friend dearly, but she has the curiosity of a cat, and she can’t let things be. I take a deep breath. Lying by omission all this time is weighing heavy on my mind, so I say, “Okay. I’ll explain more tomorrow. Now go to sleep.”
----
B irds chirp in the trees as I pace the campsite area and wait for Alisha. Jayden and Chelsea are still asleep, and I don’t want to explain why Alisha and I are hiking without them. I keep reminding myself about how Alisha is open minded and will embrace what I am with the unconditional love we have for each other. But the fact remains that
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