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

in surprise as I held him

hesitation, ripping his throat out in one swift

husky

to face him, blood dripping from

almost swollen shut, and he was covered

his body as I

out, gently touching my

trying to see my paws to

was not how my shift

should have been at home, with family

help me through this, but no, Devin had to

rising again at

are more beautiful than I imagined you would be,” Blaze whispered as

nose, wanting him to stand up so we could

exactly what I was doing and

how weak he

so long?!” a voice boomed down the

little puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice

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

smile, “ me before

human form, my whole face

heart raced as Trey’s steps

s**t!” I heard Trey gasp when he reached the door,

he looked at the man lying dead on the

step back, getting ready to run and

and punching him in

you were tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right

turned around, motioning for me

towards us as we walked down the hall, trying

stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I need

try to mind link

that you have your wolf and the fact you are a royal, you may be able to reach someone.” I growled at

to hide while he tried to fight

sure how many it would be, yet he thought he could take them

refused to move from

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....”

as he

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

hear me?

waited for

Silence.

Grandpa! Ash! Anyone?? It wasn’t working, and the footsteps were

time to

door at the end of the hallway flew open,

I’m so happy to

wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards us with his men

be exhausted; the first shift is

don’t you go ahead and shift back, and we can get you out of these cells and into a nice

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

fingers, and a man behind him wearing

teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm and ripping

and before I knew it, the small hallway was

Blaze; no one was even paying attention to

I wasn’t a threat