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.

was free, I jumped out, tackling the man

widened in surprise as I held him

hesitation, ripping

[heard Blaze’s husky voice

him, blood dripping from

almost swollen shut, and he was covered in blood,

could see various burn marks across his body as I moved closer to

out, gently

my paws to figure out what

not how my shift was supposed to

have been at home, with

was going to help me through this, but

began rising again at the thought

you would be,” Blaze

nudged him with my nose, wanting him to stand up so

what

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

taking you so

would recognize his voice anywhere at this

Blaze, only for him to push me

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

I had been in human form, my whole face would be as red as a cherry right

heart raced as Trey’s steps drew

I heard Trey gasp when

SHIFTED!” he screamed as he looked at the

took a step back, getting ready

to the floor and

heard Blaze sneer right before he

around, motioning for

footsteps rushing towards us as we walked down the hall, trying to

listen to me....” Blaze whispered as he stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I need you

to mind link anyone

the fact you are a royal, you may be able to reach someone.” I growled at

going to hide while he tried to fight everyone that was

it would be, yet he thought he

from my spot behind

“Kyra...babe, please.

don’t have much time....” I let out

he mumbled as

eyes and took a slow deep breath, trying to clear

anyone hear

waited for a

Silence.

Ash! Anyone?? It wasn’t working, and

time to

end of the hallway flew

to see you have

walking towards us with

the first

why don’t you go ahead and shift back, and we can

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

fingers, and a man behind

mid-air, his teeth sinking into the man’s

reaction, and before I knew it, the small

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

they thought I wasn’t a