Page 36 of Chasing Tail
“Everyone just needs to focus on this delicious meal instead of filthy jokes. It’s not every day we get to serve a mermaid and a shark top-secret shifter recipes.”
I really wanted to hear that joke, but I knew Taron was dealing with some things about his lack of a second cock, so I didn’t press the issues. Forrest brought out a large knife and started slicing the mutton. It smelled delicious, and I really wanted to try it, but Forrest hardly put any on my plate. I cleared my throat.
“Swimming takes a lot of energy, and I’m one of my people’s best hunters. So I eatwaymore than that, my druid prince.”
Forrest just laughed and gave me a much bigger slice.
“Duly noted. I also picked up a pie from the best succubus baker in town. She puts love in everything she bakes. Literally. I believe you liberated one from Chloe and her beach romp.”
“We had no idea what it was when we ate it, but it was quite delicious. Taron ate the fish, but what did you do to it? It was so shriveled and dry? All the seafood you’ve served me so far has been delicious, but it looked wholly unappealing.”
“It was smoked and dried,” Callum said. “It makes the fish last longer on land before it spoils. It also travels better than the fish you enjoyed. They do it to other meats too. They bring it on long journeys when hunting could be sparse. It’s not terrible, but I could see how it would be unappealing to a mermaid.”
Taron just shrugged.
“Not bad.”
“Taron was mad the bones were hard. I would have been too if I had tried it. Some of the most delicious parts of a fish are in the head. This mutton is delicious. You should get more werewolves pregnant.”
Callum started choking and downed his wine in one gulp. Forrest and Beck started giggling.
“Beck probably has the old-fashioned way,” Forrest said.
“Shut up, Forrest. I’m meticulous about birth control spells. If anyone says different, they are lying.”
“I want that spell,” I said.
“I’d be happy to participate in your land experimentations by giving it to you after dinner,” Beck smirked.
“Beck stays,” Taron said.
Iwas notexpecting Taron to invite Beck to bed with us. Well, not totally. Taron had latched on to Beck in more ways than just the kissing and touching. He watched his every move and was trying to learn from him. Of course, the three brothers were all different, and they liked to give Beck a hard time, but really, any one of them would have been an excellent choice for Taron.
“Fuck, yes! I’d be happy to participate in any way you want.”
“Seriously, Beck?” Callum growled. “You aren’t having a threesome with a mermaid and a shark.”
“You’re just jealous you didn’t get invited.”
“I want him to experiment with us,” I said. “It means a lot to Taron, and Beck is pretty. I like Beck. I like the two of you too, but Taron hasn’t invited you yet, and he’s a little possessive now that he has legs.”
Callum started choking again, and Forrest went straight for his wine.
“Did it just get hot in here?” Forrest asked.
“You’re chewing your food like a shifter with dental problems, Callum,” Beck said.
“She just suggested an orgy like it was nothing!”
“It’s not. If you set up your potions and crystals ahead of time and went to hang out with the shifters during the full moon, you’d know they are totally normal and a ton of fun.”
“Beck! Druids don’t do that! It’s a shifter thing.”
“Wait, you don’t go?” Forrest asked. “I don’t brag about it like Beck does, but shifter moon orgies are a blast. They spit roast a pig and break out their best moonshine. Everyone gets naked, and it’s this big love fest. Theyalwaysinvite us. You’ve never been even once, Callum?”
“I knew you had it in you, big brother!” Beck said, clapping Forrest on the back. “Seriously, Callum? Not even once?”
Callum looked so offended his brothers were bothered about his lack of sex life. No one wasforcinghim to experiment with us. He was pretty, and I wouldn’t say no if everyone were on board with it, but I didn’t want him in my bed against his will.
