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

as I held

any more hesitation, ripping his throat out in one swift

[heard Blaze’s husky

to face him, blood

was almost swollen shut, and he was covered in blood,

various burn marks across his

out, gently touching

my paws

my shift was

have been at

me through this,

began rising again at

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

him to stand up so we could try

knew exactly what

balance, I could tell how

wants to know what’s taking you so long?!” a voice

I would recognize his voice

position myself in front of Blaze, only for him to push me back

out a disapproving growl making him smile,

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

as Trey’s steps drew

Trey gasp when he

at the man lying dead

took a step back, getting ready to

and punching him in

I heard Blaze sneer right

for me to

towards us as we walked down the hall, trying to

as he stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I need you to find somewhere

to mind link anyone

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

wasn’t going to hide while he

how many it would be, yet he

from my spot behind

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....” I

he mumbled as he stood up, taking

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

anyone hear me? it’s

for

Silence.

Dad! Grandpa! Ash! Anyone?? It wasn’t working,

time to tell him

at the end of the hallway flew open, banging against

I’m so happy to see you have finally

wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards

know you must be exhausted; the first shift is usually very

can get you out of these cells and into a

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

his fingers, and a man behind him wearing black gloves moved forward,

into the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it

before I knew it, the

all trying to attack Blaze; no one was even paying attention

thought I