Sassy Ever After: Twice the Sass (Kindle Worlds Novella)

by Melanie James

  “That’s enough!” Nya sucked in a sharp breath and counted to ten, twice. “I don’t know what wolf you fell in love with, but I’m sorry he broke your heart. Tad and Taavi are not like your former lover.”

  “How dare you talk back to me like that! I am your mother and you will treat me with respect.” Felicia hauled her hand back to slap Nya, like she’d done a thousand times before.

  Nya could feel her eyes glowing and her canines lengthening. “Not this time, Mother. I’m done being your whipping post.” Nya caught her mother’s arm in mid-air.

  Felicia stumbled backward in fear. “What have they done to you?”

  “Looks like the wolf is out of the bag. Should we show her?” Nya asked her wolf, unsure of the protocol for such things.

  “Absolutely.”

  “Just don’t hurt her. I may be ready to kill her, but she’s still my mom, and I wish her no harm.”

  “Understood.”

  Nya allowed her wolf to come forward and take control. She did as Barbara had instructed earlier: took a deep breath and pictured her wolf standing beside her.

  ***

  Before Tad or Taavi had time to react to the intruder, Nya was gone. They had no way to contact her. Not even through their mating connection. While the connection could traverse vast distances, they knew there was no way it could cross an ethereal plane. They didn’t even bother trying.

  “Fuck!” Tad shouted.

  “We have to get her back. There has to be a way to follow her.” Taavi frantically paced from one end of Barbara’s kitchen to the other.

  “The only ones who can cross into the Fae realm are Fae. I’m sorry,” Barbara said. “It’s impossible.”

  Taavi paused his pacing. “Do you know of any other Fae in the area?”

  “Nya is the only one of her kind I’ve ever seen.”

  “Do you hear that?” Tad motioned for everyone to be quiet.

  “What?” Taavi asked.

  “Shhh. Listen.”

  Taavi heard a woman scream just off in the distance, followed by a howl. His wolf perked up at the sound. “Nya!”

  Tad and Taavi bolted out of Barbara’s house in the direction of the screaming. Shifting to their wolf forms in mid-stride, they skidded to a halt when they saw Nya in her wolf form, stalking her mother.

  Taavi opened up his mating connection. “Easy, Nya. We’re here.”

  “Don’t worry. I’ve got this. We’re just letting her know exactly what we think of her actions.”

  “Baby, please shift back to human form before this situation gets out of control. What would happen if another Fae popped in and saw you threatening your mother?”

  Taavi thanked Odin when he saw Nya shift back to her human form. He nodded to Tad and they both shifted out of their wolf form.

  Tad helped Felicia up from her position on the ground. “It’s okay, ma’am. Nya wasn’t planning on hurting you. She loves you.”

  “She has a funny way of showing it.” Felicia brushed the dirt off of her arm, before giving Tad and Taavi a once-over. “I hope you mutts are happy. Nya already had a hard time fitting in because she was so weird—although it’s not like she actually tried to win anyone over, with her peculiar ways and frizzy hair. I’m surprised she even managed to finish her education. I had been hoping that once she came home, we’d be able to get her straightened out. But now you’ve completely ruined her. She will be a laughingstock at court, and rightfully so.”

  Taavi quickly stepped away from Felicia before he did something he regretted. “I’m not sure what you mean by weird, or any of the other insults you’ve managed to fling at your daughter in the last five seconds.”

  Felicia motioned to Nya. “Just look at her! Despite my best efforts, she is a despicable creature who brings shame to her blood line.”

  Tad’s jaw damn near hit the ground. “Hold up. I normally try to have at least a few manners when I’m in the presence of a woman, but I’ll make a special exception for you.” Tad pointed at Felicia. “You are the despicable creature. There is nothing wrong with Nya other than the fact that she was born to a cold-hearted bitch. You don’t deserve to have a relationship with the most beautiful and kind woman I’ve ever known—a woman I will happily call my mate, and spend my life pleasing. And I’m one hundred percent certain that my brother feels the same way.”

  Chapter Seventeen

  Nya shook her head in disbelief. Her mother just didn’t get it. Even worse, she had no desire to understand Nya or the choice she had made for her life. It was in that very moment that Nya saw her mother for who and what she truly was, and it broke her fucking heart in two.

  No matter what she did with her life, she would never be able to please her mother. It didn’t matter that for the first time in her existence she was happy and looked forward to the future, because it wasn’t the future her mother had chosen for her.

  She was sick of the games and the bullshit. Of the name-calling and tears. But most of all she was tired of feeling like she wasn’t good enough for her own family. Nya couldn’t remember a time when her mother wasn’t barking commands in her ear. Sit up straight, suck in that gut of yours, tame that wild mane. She’d lived with it her entire life, and was completely miserable at the thought of returning to that as her daily norm.

  Who was she kidding? She hated damn near everything about living in the Fae realm. The costumes and pageantry were ridiculous. The pompous asses who paraded around dressed to the nines, while others starved before their eyes. The hypocrisy of the court made her sick.

  Although she hadn’t known Tad and Taavi long, she couldn’t imagine either of them ever treating her like her family had. They had been nothing but kind and caring. Always focused on making sure she was happy and content. No one in her life had ever gone out of their way to concern themselves with her feelings.

  As much as Nya wanted to have a healthy relationship with her mother, she knew it would never happen. Not as things stood.

  “Listen to me now, Mother. You will leave here, and you will not return until you are ready to face the fact that this is my home. Tad and Taavi are my true mates, and you have absolutely no say on that. What you may have wanted for my life was overruled by the Fates. Do you understand?”

  “You’re really going to give up everything you could have, to live in the mortal world?” Felicia asked in shock.

  “Only because you’ve given me no choice. Why can’t we sit down and discuss this like adults? Why does it have to be either or? Why can’t I pop in for a visit to see you every once in a while like normal grown children do? I love you, Mom, but I don’t understand you. I don’t understand why you keep trying to force me into a life I hate instead of wanting me to be happy.”

  “Happiness! What makes you think you, of all people, deserve to be happy? You’ve never done anything with your life but mope around, all the while ignoring your family and your responsibilities.”

  Nya could argue with her mother until she was blue in the face, and had done so on many occasions in the past. She knew it would do no good. She didn’t have the power to change her mother’s opinion. They were complete opposites on damn near every subject in the universe. The constant back and forth and bickering was utterly exhausting, and she was tired. Oh, so tired. The will to continue the fight was gone.

  Nya realized in that very moment that, when it came to the subject of her mates, her mother’s opinion didn’t matter. Not one single bit. It didn’t matter whether her mother hated shifters or thought Nya was throwing her life away.

  What mattered to Nya was her own opinion, her own desire to live her life the way she wanted. And that meant a life with Taavi and Tad—a life she had never dreamed could be hers for the taking. All she had to do was let go of her past. Let go of the disappointment and anger that flooded her heart when she thought about going back to the Fae realm.

  Nya sucked in a deep breath before exhaling and letting it all go. A single tear ran down her cheek. Not for the pain of walki
ng away from her mother, but for the freedom she finally felt in her heart.

  “Goodbye, Mom. I will always love you.” Nya wrapped her fingers around Tad and Taavi’s. “Let’s go home.”

  Chapter Eighteen

  Nya looked around at the log cabin that had become her new home. After telling her mother goodbye, she had quickly settled into a new life—one that made her happy. She had expected to experience some degree of sadness about her decision to walk away from her family, but found none.

  Peace had settled through her body, knowing the ivory walls of the Fae court were long gone. The wolves at Black Paw had greeted her with open arms. It didn’t matter to them that she was Fae. She was one of them, and that was all that had mattered.

  Being gifted with a wolf of her own allowed her to shift at will and run with the pack, an experience that she found not only freeing, but exhilarating.

  The issue with Selene had been dealt with by the Alpha, and she stayed far away from Nya and her mates—for which Nya would be forever thankful.

  She knew at some point she would have to deal with her family again, but she didn’t want to think about it. What she longed for more than anything else at that moment was to spend some quality time with her mates.

  In the short time she had known them, Tad and Taavi had managed to do what no one else had ever done. They accepted her for who she was. Never once did they expect her to pretend to be someone she wasn’t. Her nonexistent self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds with each compliment they gave her, and not a day passed that Nya didn’t feel loved.

  “Penny for your thoughts?” Taavi dropped a coin on the kitchen table.

  “Just thinking about making a sandwich.”

  “Did someone say something about food? What’s for dinner? I’m starving,” Tad said as he strolled into the room, wrapped in a towel, fresh from the shower. Droplets of water clung to his skin.

  Nya’s mouth watered at the thought of licking every inch of his hard body. Oh yeah. Her wolf was in full agreement as she stood and pulled her shirt over her head. “Me.”

  Tad followed Nya to the living room and was the first to pull her into his arms. Nya felt weak at the knees the moment Tad’s heat surrounded her. Skin-on-skin contact was exactly what she wanted. His mouth covered hers in an instant. She moaned as his tongue met hers, sending shivers of anticipation down her spine. His hand slid around the back of her head, holding her close as his kiss intensified. Goddess, how she loved it when Tad made love to her mouth!

  As good as it felt to be in Tad’s arms, Nya pulled back, gently nibbling on his lip. “There’s something I’ve been dying to try.” She shimmied out of her pants, and dropped to her knees, yanking Tad’s towel off on her way down.

  “I hope this is okay?” Nya looked up at Tad before slowly taking all of him in her mouth. He could do nothing more than latch on to her hair and grunt his approval.

  Emboldened by the knowledge that Tad loved every single move she made, Nya cupped his balls with one hand while she pumped and squeezed his cock with the other. She loved bringing her mate to the brink of his release and keeping him on edge.

  Feeling his body shake each time he moaned sent a fresh wave of lust coursing through her body. Heat pooled in her belly with each up and down motion she made on his cock.

  “Easy, baby. I don’t want to finish just yet.” Tad stepped back just out of her reach.

  “Besides, I’m feeling awfully alone over here.”

  Nya looked over to see Taavi sitting on the recliner stroking his cock. “I wouldn’t want you to feel left out.”

  “Come here.” Taavi motioned for her. “I want to feel your mouth on me.”

  Nya crawled the few short inches to Taavi. Positioning herself between his legs, she circled the base of his cock with her palm, slowly running her tongue up and down his length.

  “Fuck yes! Damn, that feels so good. That’s it, baby. Take my cock in your mouth. All of it.”

  “Mmmm, yes, you taste amazing.” Nya closed her mouth over the tip of his cock, teasing him just a bit. With a wry smile on her face, she glanced up to see his eyes glowing down at her. Goddess, he is so fucking hot when he looks at me like that.

  “More, baby. Please.” Taavi begged for her to end the teasing.

  With one swift motion, Nya slid her mouth down his cock as far as she could, repeating the action until his body shook beneath her.

  As much fun as she was having, her pussy ached. She wanted to be fucked. Hard.

  The second the thought had crossed her mind, Tad was behind her rubbing his cock against her entrance. Her pussy soaked and ready, she pushed herself back against him, moaning as he slid deep inside her with one quick stroke.

  “You look so fucking hot, sucking my cock while he fucks you from behind. Do you like that?”

  Nya moaned, sliding her fist around Taavi’s cock, pumping it up and down. “Yes!”

  She loved the sensation of being filled with Tad’s cock while going down on Taavi. It turned her on more than she could have ever imagined. Licking and sucking her mates, knowing the pleasure she brought to them, gave her a feeling of empowerment that she’d never expected to experience.

  Fae women were historically submissive when it came to all things sex. Proper Fae women simply did not speak of their wants, needs, or pleasure. Being free to tell her lovers what she wanted in bed was not only an eye-opener, but rewarding as fuck.

  Tad’s hands roamed over her body as he pumped in and out of her, sending her into a frenzy when his palm landed on her ass. She bucked against him harder, continuing to swallow Taavi’s cock until he pulled her gently off of him.

  “I need to be inside you.”

  That was exactly what she had been waiting to hear.

  The mere thought of both of them stretching her holes, filling her up, sending her flying to the heavens. Her pussy clamped down around Tad’s cock as wave after wave of pleasure washed over her body.

  Tad didn’t slow, not even a bit. Moan after glorious moan sprang from her mouth as his balls slapped against her.

  Just as her climax began to subside, Tad pulled out, leaving her feeling empty but well-fucked. Taavi lifted her by her arms and onto his lap. Her slick core pressed against the length of his cock. “Mmm, that feels so good.” Nya moaned when Taavi’s mouth latched on to one of her breasts. His teeth grazing over her rock-hard nipple sent shivers through her.

  “We’re about to make you feel even better. Do you want both of us to fuck you, Nya?”

  Chapter Nineteen

  “Yes, please.” Like an addict in need of a fix, she craved the intense pleasure that came with being stretched by two cocks at the same time.

  Taavi kissed a path up her neck to her ear. “I want to fuck your ass.”

  “Yes!” She turned around on Taavi’s lap with her back flush against his chest. Nya watched as Taavi opened the drawer of the coffee table and pulled out a bottle of lube. She lifted her hips, allowing him to coat his cock with the slippery substance.

  “Lower yourself down on me, nice and easy.” Taavi ordered, reaching around to rub her clit.

  Nya did as he instructed, slowly working her way down, pausing until the discomfort of being entered from behind faded. Taavi worked his cock deeper into her ass until he was fully seated. Kissing and nibbling on her neck, he gave her a few moments to adjust to his size before he began to move.

  “I’m going to fuck your pussy, now.” Tad eased the head of his dick inside of her. “I hope that’s okay with you.”

  Nya nodded her approval.

  “You are so damn tight when we fuck you like this,” Taavi murmured in her ear.

  Lost once again to the overwhelming sensations strumming through her body, Nya moaned in response. Each movement of her mates pushed her closer to her climax. “Fuck me! Yes!” she silently commanded her mates, loving the feel of one cock going out while the other slid back in. Their hands were all over her, massaging and caressing. There wasn’t a part of her
body they left untouched.

  “That’s it, baby. Tell me how much you love it when we fill you up like this.” Tad ground his cock into her pussy, balls deep.

  “Goddess! So fucking much. I love it.”

  Tad circled his thumb over her clit as he pulled out and slammed himself back into her. “I want you to come on my cock.”

  “Yes! Yes! Please make me.” Nya grasped at the sides of the recliner as her climax barreled through her. Arching her back against Taavi, her body shook as sheer ecstasy burned through her limbs. Tad picked up his pace, pumping harder and drawing out her climax.

  Nya gasped for air, the flames of her orgasm scorching her soul.

  “You look so beautiful when you come,” Taavi whispered, shooting his seed deep inside her ass.

  Tad grunted once, and again before filling her pussy. “I can’t wait to see you round with our child.”

  Nya collapsed against Taavi’s back. “I like the thought of that.” And she did. Having children had always been a dream of hers, and she would love nothing more than to fill their home with the pitter-patter of tiny feet.

  Hopefully now that she was away from the Fae court, she would be blessed with several healthy and happy babies.

  Chapter Twenty

  Today was the big day, and Nya’s nerves were shot to hell and back. Though Tad and Taavi had tried time and again to assure her that the curse had been broken, there was no way to be one hundred percent certain. It wasn’t like the Fates sent a certified letter saying, ‘Oh hey, by the way, lucky you. One of you really dodged a fucking bullet and won’t turn bat-shit crazy and evil beyond belief. You’re free to go on with your merry little lives—even though we think one of you would have looked awesomely hot with horns sprouting from your head, foaming at the mouth like a hellhound. PS: We’ll be sure to fuck with your lives at a later date.’