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.

jumped out, tackling the man

as I held

down without any more hesitation, ripping

Blaze’s husky voice

to face him,

almost swollen shut, and he was

various burn marks across his body as

reached out, gently

to see my paws to figure

my

at home, with

me through this, but no, Devin had

anger began rising again at the

I imagined you would be,” Blaze whispered as he continued to

him to stand up so we

he knew exactly what I was doing

gain his balance, I could tell how weak he was, but somehow, he

what’s taking you so long?!”

would recognize his voice anywhere

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

growl making him smile, “

in human form, my whole face would be as red as a

raced as Trey’s steps drew

I heard Trey gasp when he reached

he looked at the man lying

getting ready to run and tell Devin, Blaze rushed

him to the floor and punching him in the face

you were tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right before

around, motioning for

rushing towards us as we walked down the hall,

listen to me....” Blaze whispered as he stopped and kneeled in front

to mind link

you are a royal,

he

even sure how many it would be,

to move from

“Kyra...babe, please.

don’t have much time....”

been so stubborn,” he mumbled as he stood up,

and took a slow deep breath, trying to clear my

hear me? it’s

for

Silence.

Anyone?? It wasn’t working, and the footsteps

have time to tell him anything

the hallway

I’m so happy to see you have finally

began walking towards us with his men following a few

exhausted; the first

shift back, and we can get you out of these cells and into a nice

have slept, we can talk about our next step.” He finally looked at Blaze, “don’t act stupid right now, mutt.” At his words, I snarled, showing my teeth as I crouched down beside Blaze, ready

“Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and a man behind

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

a chain reaction, and before I knew it,

trying to attack Blaze; no one was

they thought I wasn’t a threat