The Sassy Queen: Magic and Mayhem Universe: Chronicles of the Veil

By Julie Morgan

Mirror, Mirror on the wall who's the sassiest Queen of all?

If you were to ask me a few months ago, it would not have been me. Now? I'm not as sure.

I'm in a world that exists beyond our veil, with Greyson, my fated mate, and found the family I never knew existed. All in a day's work, right?

Wrong…

As the long-lost princess, I need to figure out where I belong in this world, and if this nutty world even wants me in it. While the pieces of the puzzle continue to click into place, I'll discover who the villain truly is, and that my world isn't the only one turned upside down.

Who knows? I might just get my own happily ever with Prince Perpyderpy and become the sassiest Queen of them all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Julie Morgan
• Release date: Jun 21, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201100667

Julie Morgan

USA TODAY and award-winning bestselling author Julie Morgan holds a degree in computer science and loves science fiction shows and movies. Encouraged by her family, she began writing. Originally from Texas, Julie now resides in central Florida with her husband and daughter, where she is an advocate for children with special needs. She can be found playing games with her daughter when she isn't lost in another world. For more information please visit her at www.JulieMorganBooks.com

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Part 2

Chapter 1

Go on vacation they said. Go out and find yourself they said. I did those things and look where it got me? On my ass in a dimension no one knew about just to be told I’m the long-lost princess. That’s what I get for listening to people.

What feels like months now, I had stumbled through a portal to a world covered in snow, met the man destined to be my mate, by the way, he’s hot as hell and amazing in the sack, and now I’m headed toward the castle where my dying father laid, having no idea I even exist.

I’m pretty sure I’ve covered everything. Oh, wait, people here are dragon fae and there are purple chickens that think they’re some kind of lapdog. Yeah, it’s weird. Oh, and water’s off limits so bathing was difficult and there’s no Starbucks or coffee.

I cringed and ran my hands down my face. What I wouldn’t give for the taste of a white chocolate mocha on my tongue. I needed an IV of caffeine, or hell, give me more of that energy invoking dragon fruit.

I ran a few of the scented oils through my hair. Since I couldn’t exactly shower there, I needed to do something. The hot springs were great for bathing, and sex, hell yes for the sex, but I needed to thoroughly wash everything with soap and water. We’d returned to Greyson’s home later that afternoon and cleaned up for our travels to the kingdom. Getting dressed had been particularly hard when he’d wanted to claim me once more on the bed. I couldn’t deny my attraction to the man, I wanted him just as much.

Rather than fighting the need for each other, we embraced it.

I paced the floor of the bedroom and gnawed on my nails. It was a dirty habit that only occurred when I was stressed or freaking out about something. All the information I’d recently learned about being a princess to a world I knew nothing about, then to have my life changed by the best sex I’d ever had that resulted in being mated to a Fae who shifted into a dragon—it was a game changer.

So, let’s tick off everything I learned today: I’m the long-lost princess to a royal line of Light Fae. My boyfriend was the best friend to my deceased brother. My mother died fighting for her country. And my father was still alive.

I stopped pacing and held onto that last thought. My father was still alive.

My father was alive.

I had a father.

Are you all right? Greyson asked.

I looked over at him and shook my head. I-I don’t know, I stuttered. I have a father. I’ve never had anyone before.

He smiled and closed the distance to me. He brushed the loose strands of my braid behind my ears. You have me, now and always.

I stood on my toes and lightly pressed my lips to his. I’m so glad I do. I shook my head, thinking over everything, and it was giving me a headache. You came to find me to help you find a Fae princess. Now we’re here and we happened. Then I found out I’m that Fae princess and I’m about to walk in on a fight between two clans. I sighed. What did I leave out?

You’re my mate now, he added.

Yes, there’s that. I crossed my arms over my chest, my braid hanging over my left shoulder. I need to ask. What all does that mean, me being your mate? Will I change into an animal or something?

He brushed his fingers across my cheek. Or something.

Wait, I took his hand away from my face. What do you mean, or something?

Your blood is from your lineage, Cesha. What you felt in the pool? Your eyes lit on fire just as mine did. Our souls have been drawn to one another since we were born. It took me coming to find you to awaken what was inside me. Call it fate that I found you the way I did.

I knew exactly what he meant. A part of me awoke the moment we became one. Since I’d discovered this feeling inside me, I didn’t want to let it go. So, I guess there are things we need to discuss about us once this fight is over.

Oh? he asked. Like what?

Well, for starters, are we going to live here or on Earth?

I don’t see why we have to choose. Why not both? If it means that much to you to have a life on Earth, we can do that.

I smiled and my heart lifted in so much love for this man. I will introduce you to my very good friend, Zelda, and the other love of my life called Starbucks.

He rubbed at his chin, the scruff sexy as sin on his cheeks. I think I saw a green sign that said Starbucks.

Coffee, baby, coffee.

He chuckled. As soon as this fight is over and the curse on our water supply is lifted, we can make as much coffee as you can drink.

I grinned. And proper showers!

Yes, he laughed. That, too. He took my hands in his. Are you ready to go meet your father?

And just like that, the nerves were back. Greyson, how do I present myself to a man and claim to be his daughter? What if he denies me? The threat of tears stung my eyes. The all too familiar feeling of being dismissed resonated within me, causing a soreness in my chest. I can’t handle another rejection.

Come here, he said and pulled me into a hug. He squeezed me tightly then pressed his lips to my forehead. He will know who you are. The village woman was right, you look like your mother. You have her eyes.

I pulled back and wiped at the dampness under my lids. I wish I could have met her. Not having parents or siblings or anyone to call your family was hard.

He nodded. I know. When I lost Caston, it was like losing a brother.

Shit, I whispered. Here we are talking about my family and I haven’t bothered to ask about yours. I’m so sorry. I’m such an asshole.

He chuckled. You’re not an asshole. My parents are just fine. They don’t live close to where I am, but when this is over, we’ll make a trip over and I’ll introduce you. I think my mom will love you.

I grinned. Really?

He nodded. Absolutely. So, you ready?

I took in a deep breath and slowly let it go. I don’t know if I’ll ever be ready for this, but I’m nervous and excited at the same time.

Come on, there’s something I want to do with you. I think you’ll enjoy it. The trip to the kingdom is quite a distance. On horseback it would take three to four days.

I could use something fun right now. I stopped into the bathroom to make sure I had everything I needed while we were gone. What did one bring when one was meeting their father for the first time? I sighed and looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was braided, and I had on a white tunic with a leather corset vest and leather pants. I had on my boots over the pants and I looked every bit the huntress. The corset did amazing things for my tits, too. And my waist. Hell, I could get used to looking like this.

I stepped out of the bathroom but didn’t see Greyson. I peeked down the

Reviews for The Sassy Queen

[Tamye Whitener · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Paranormal romance with all the feels!

This book has it all; laughs, tears, humor, sex, marriage, villains, coercion, love, and all sorts of interesting stuff. I wasn't able to put it down. Which is why I am writing this review at 3:14 am.

Cesha finally gets to meet her father... briefly. Then things go down the dumps. Enter Evil Prince Theo with his wonderful ultimatum. Nope, not telling you what it is. But lots of bad things have to happen before we get to the HEA. I will say it's well worth the time to read. I totally enjoyed it and highly recommend it to anyone who likes stories with shifters, witches, and fae. Especially if they turn into dragons.