My Surprise Mate

As bad as it hurt, I was determined not to scream.

I didn’t want to alert anyone of what was happening.

I needed the element of surprise on my side, and Blaze was able to keep in all his pain; not once did he scream out.

can do that too; I have to.

The pain intensified as my bones started popping, shifting to their new position.

It got so bad I thought I would pass out.

I could feel the sweat rolling down my body as I tried to keep myself as calm as possible.

Thankfully, I witnessed others shift for the first time, so I knew what to expect.

I was happy about that but also worried.

There were a few whose first time shifting lasted a lot longer than most.

What if I was one of those? I don’t have anyone here to make sure I make it.

I gritted my teeth; I do have someone here.

..I have Blaze...

reminded myself.

I’m not sure how long my shift lasted, it felt like hours, but the pain finally subsided.

I stayed lying on the floor as I tried to catch my breath and calm my racing heart.

Get ready.

The calming voice seemed to float through the room again.

No time for rest...got it.

I stood shakily scanning the room, trying to decide the best place to wait.

I couldn’t believe how much clearer my vision was.

Though it was pitch black in here, I could see fine.

I felt exhausted, but this was our only chance.

The sound of footsteps reminded me now was not the time to figure out what new abilities I had.

I crouched down in the corner as adrenaline rushed through my body.

The door slowly opened, “Here you go, princess!” I heard aman snarl.

I watched as Blaze was shoved through the door; he fell to the floor, unable to catch himself with his hands and feet chained.

I let out a low growl as the anger boiled inside me.

Blaze was almost unrecognizable as I glanced over and I saw a small smile form on his face.

The man that pushed Blaze into the cell hadn’t realized the growl he heard had come from me.

He stepped into the room, bending down to take the shackles off Blaze.

I crouched down, waiting to pounce, as Blaze only stared at me.

I jumped out, tackling the man to the

eyes widened in surprise as I held him

more hesitation, ripping his

[heard Blaze’s husky voice

turned to face him, blood dripping

almost swollen shut, and he

various burn marks across his body as I

out, gently

trying to see my paws to figure out what color

my shift was supposed to

been at home, with family

to help me through this, but no, Devin had to

rising again at the thought of

would be,” Blaze

nose, wanting him to stand up so we could try to escape, now was

knew exactly what I

a minute to gain his balance, I could tell how weak he was, but somehow, he was pushing

taking you so long?!” a voice boomed down the

Devin’s little puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere

front of Blaze, only for him to push me back and stand in front of

a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before turning his back to

human form, my whole face would be

heart raced as

when he reached

as he looked at the man

step back, getting ready to run and tell

him to the floor and punching him in

Blaze sneer right before he

around, motioning for

us as we walked

as he stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I need

And try to mind link anyone

are a royal, you may be able to reach someone.”

while he tried to fight everyone that was

weren't even sure how many it would be, yet he

move from my spot

“Kyra...babe, please.

have much time....” I let

mumbled as he stood up, taking a

closed my eyes and took a slow deep breath, trying to clear my

hear me? it’s

waited for

Silence.

wasn’t working, and the footsteps were almost

have time to tell him anything

end of the hallway flew

so happy to see you have finally

Devin began walking towards us with his men

be exhausted; the first shift is usually

can get you out of these cells and into a nice

stupid right now, mutt.” At his words, I snarled, showing my teeth as I crouched down beside Blaze, ready to pounce on the first one that wanted to

his fingers, and

mid-air, his teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it off

and before I knew it,

attack Blaze; no one was even paying

guess they thought I wasn’t a threat