by Maggie Ryan
“What? No, I wasn’t talking about that puss… oh, um, I mean Dirtbag. I would never… I was talking about Cassie’s…” As Margaret’s eyes narrowed, Draco made the only possible decision he could. He shut up.
“Fleabag indeed,” Margaret said, shaking her head, muttering a string of Greek as she returned to the kitchen.
“Wow, you’re lucky she didn’t have her spoon with her. If she did, I’m sure she would whap you like she did Baal that time,” Cassandra said, breaking out into giggles.
“No, you’re lucky our mate is still a man,” I countered, moving to slap Draco on the shoulder.
“Of course he is,” Cassandra said as we continued to walk to the table. “There isn’t room in here to shift into a dragon, silly.”
“I’m not talking about a dragon,” I said as I dropped my hand to pop her on the ass, loving her little squeal.
“What does that mean?”
Waiting until she slid into her chair, I pushed it in and bent down to say, “It means that while I don’t have a problem sharing my bed with a dragon, I’m not about to invite some toad into it… horned or not.” Draco gave a soft groan as he moved around the table to take his own chair.
“A toad?” She looked between the two of us, her puzzlement causing her brow to furrow and her nose to crinkle.
“Horny toad, lizard, mouse… whatever Aunt Margaret might think her precious pet would enjoy toying with.” I chuckled, shaking my head, and moving to take my seat at the head of the table as Draco shot a wary look in the direction of the kitchen.
Cassandra’s beautiful eyes were huge as she leaned toward me, whispering, “Wait… are you saying that Aunt Margaret is a… that she can… How, I mean, she’s a girl!”
I couldn’t help but chuckle at the incredulous look on Cassandra’s face. “She is, but she wasn’t only born a female, she was born an Ambrosia. The same blood that flows through my veins, flows through hers,” I said, unfolding my napkin and putting it in my lap before giving my wife a huge smile and a nod toward the tureen Margaret had set down. “Pass the peas, please.”
The End
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Cassandra
“What on Earth do you mean, you go into battle as you were born?” I stood, facing Nick, my hands on my hips, my brow knitting in confusion.
“Better I show you,” he said, a naughty glint in his eyes. His hand went to the waist of his black jeans and with one theatrical swoosh, the man was standing buck naked before us. How had he done that so fast? It was like he was some stripper in a club, ripping off his pants in one movement. The sound of Cynthia’s soft moan from where she stood next to me had me discarding any thoughts of Nick’s clothing or rather, lack thereof. His tanned muscular body stood proudly before us, his generous cock dangling between his stone sculpted thighs.
“Oh, my God,” I murmured, shielding my eyes with my hands. I already had all the Greek gods I could handle with my two mates. I did not need this distraction. From underneath my hands, I peeked to my right. Cy stood beside me at the foot of the stairs, her mouth gaping open, one arm across her torso with her hand sitting on her cocked hip. Her other hand reached up to twirl at her blonde curls. Wide baby blue eyes were locked on Nick. I could practically feel the girl going into heat.
Uh-oh. I knew Baal had not yet officially staked a claim on Cy, but the entire pack knew that in Balthazar’s mind at least Cynthia belonged to him. Thank the Gods Baal wasn’t here to see…
“What is the meaning of this?”
Too late.
Baal sailed into the hallway and though his hands were tucked casually in the pockets of his linen trousers, his face read contempt.
A broad smile stretched across Nick’s face. “Just showing the ladies how our Ambrosias prepare for battle.”
“Really? It appeared to me that you are giving a strip tease,” Baal quipped.
“Simply demonstrating there really is no need for clothing when one transforms. Best to go into battle bare and return as nature intended you to be.”
Baal gestured at Cy and me. “But is it necessary to do this here, now?”
“Afraid of a little healthy competition, Balthazar?” Nick spoke to Baal, but his eyes never left Cynthia’s.
For the first time since I met Baal, I witnessed a pink hue creeping up into his cheeks. Balthazar Ambrosia was either blushing or was about to explode.
Nick swaggered toward Cynthia, his cock swaying as he did. Her mouth still open, her hot pink lips forming an ‘O,’ a little sigh escaped her as Nick took possession of the tendril of hair she twirled between his own fingers. Giving it a little tug, his blue eyes locked on Cy’s, he said, “There is no need for competition. I know how to share. They say two men are better than one.” He cocked his head to the side, his mouth curling into a grin. “Do you think that’s true, Cynthia? Wouldn’t you like to find out?”
As the tip of Cy’s tongue came out to lick along her lips as if needing to moisten them before even attempting to answer, I saw Baal’s eyes darken, his hands curling into fists in the depths of his pockets. When she drew her bottom lip into her mouth, a row of perfect white teeth biting into the plump, pink flesh, I heard both men give soft growls and saw Nick’s already impressive cock twitch where it lay against his thigh.
That was evidently more than Balthazar could handle. Turning on his heel, he stormed from the hall, barking over his shoulder that we’d better not be late. Nick laughed, giving Cy’s hair a final tug. He then returned to where his pants had been forgotten on the floor. His back to us, he bent over, giving us a full view of his fine, sculpted buttocks. Slowly pulling his pants up and over his glutes, the sound of a zipper gliding up its track vanquishing the illusion of Velcro fastenings, he turned back to us, buckling his belt. “Shame he left. I would like to get to know him better.” Brushing past Cy and me, he gave Cy’s rump a sharp slap. “See you around, ladies.” Whistling, he followed Baal’s path, leaving us alone and both a little breathless.
“Wow,” Cy whispered dreamily, a smile spreading across her face, her hand subconsciously going to her rear, holding it there as if Nick had left her with a precious gift. She stared down the corridor, watching him until he disappeared. “That must be some remote island. He doesn’t have a single tan line. That man is deliciously golden all over… and I mean all over.”
I grabbed her shoulders, shaking her from her dazed state. “Focus, Cy. We have to prep for battle and we need your head in the game. Baal’s too. Promise me, no flirting with either one of them until this battle is finished. After that, you do what you want to—do them both for all I care—but do not let these men get into your head when you need to fight.”
Cy’s eyes slowly cleared and she gave a little nod. “You’re right. You always are. But you know how boy crazy I get. First, Baal, now Nick… how’s a girl supposed to focus in this castle! And Jesus—did you see his—”
“Dimples? Yes—they are adorable. Now let’s go get changed.”
“No! Though you’re right; his dimples are adorable, aren’t they? I’m talking about his giant—”
“Let’s go.” Grabbing her by the arm, I forcefully steered her up the stairs. “I will say that the man is awfully fast. Did you even see how he ditched his jeans?” When all I got was another soft moan in response, I rolled my eyes. “Forget it, it doesn’t matter. What does matter is that if we’re late for training, I assure you the smack I get on my ass will put that sorry little pop Nick gave you to shame.”
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Additional Books in the Shifters’ Call Series
The Wolf’s Demand
When twenty-four-year-old Cassandra Ambrosia foolishly puts her husband’s love for her to the test, the last thing she expects is for him to strip her bare, spank her until she is sore and sobbing, and then master her beautiful body more shamefully than she would have thought possible.
Deo Ambrosia has been gentle. He has kept the fearsome, primal beast inside him hidden. But Cassandra’s rash words have unwittingly triggered an ancient curse which has plagued his family for generations, and if he is to protect his wife he must teach her what it means to be the mate of an alpha wolf. She will be made to submit, to obey, and to surrender herself to him completely.
As Deo dominates Cassandra ever more thoroughly, taking her hard and often and punishing her whenever she disobeys, her passion is rekindled and soon burns hotter than ever. But with a terrible evil closing in, Deo and Cassandra will need more than just their own strength and courage. Their entire pack will have to stand and fight together if they are to prevail.
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A Little Atonement
When Liam McCormick decided to take a vacation at his remote mountain cabin, the last thing he expected was to find his ex-fiancée waiting for him there. Elena Reeds was the love of his life, and when she called things off between them it broke Liam’s heart. Unable to stand the thought of her being sad and forlorn, he doesn’t hesitate to give her a second chance, but this time he isn’t going to let her run away from her need for a firm but loving daddy.
Soon enough Elena is standing in the corner to think about her naughty behavior before being taken over Liam’s knee for a long, hard spanking on her bare bottom. More embarrassing still, after the punishment she is shaved properly so everything will be fully on display for her daddy, then thoroughly and intimately bathed, dressed in cute pajamas, and put down for a nap.
Over the coming days, Elena grows accustomed to Liam’s stern discipline and tender care, and being held in his arms and made his own is better than anything she’s ever experienced. But when the time comes to leave the cabin and return to their daily lives, will Elena’s fear that Liam will lose interest in her come true or can he prove to her that she will always be his little girl?
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Daddy Says
When twenty-four-year-old Jane Knight is assigned wealthy, handsome businessman Sawyer Masterson’s table at the upscale restaurant where she works, she quickly finds herself breathless, blushing, and tongue-tied, and it is only his warm, calming demeanor that keeps her from humiliating herself completely. What truly catches her off guard, however, is the card he leaves behind to let her know that he would like to be the daddy she clearly needs so desperately.
The mere thought of a strict daddy taking her in hand—and over his knee—leaves Jane’s heart racing and her panties soaked, but when Sawyer bares her bottom for the first spanking of her life it is only the beginning of his plans for her. He is going to teach her to be his obedient little girl, and she is going to discover the pleasure of being made to do exactly as daddy says.
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Daddy Commands
When his twenty-five-year-old wife Hannah’s quest to be the perfect army spouse becomes so stressful that his needs start falling to the wayside, Major Brett Griffin decides it is time to take her in hand and remind her who is in charge. Soon enough, Hannah is blushing crimson as she is ordered to remove her panties in the middle of a restaurant during their anniversary dinner, and her protests merely earn her a thorough spanking on her bare bottom upon their return home.
Though Hannah is shocked and embarrassed by Brett’s insistence that she call him daddy as she is punished like a naughty little girl, his firm-handed correction arouses her deeply. Before she knows it, she is delighting in her husband’s stern dominance and bold mastery of her body as he teaches her how hot it can be to surrender herself completely to what daddy commands.
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