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 to

as I

down without any more hesitation, ripping

[heard Blaze’s husky voice behind

turned to face him, blood

shut, and he was

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

hand reached out, gently

trying to see my paws to figure

how my shift was

should have been at home,

little brother was going to help me through this, but no, Devin had

again at

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

stand up so we could try

he knew exactly what I was

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

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

I would recognize his voice anywhere

myself in front of Blaze, only for him to

out a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me

I had been in human form, my whole face would

as Trey’s steps

when he reached the door,

at the man lying

getting ready to run and tell Devin, Blaze

floor and punching

I heard Blaze sneer right

around, motioning for

us as we walked down the hall, trying to find an

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

try to mind

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

hide while he tried to

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

to move from my spot

“Kyra...babe, please.

don’t have much time....” I let

he mumbled as he stood up, taking

a slow

hear me? it’s

waited for a

Silence.

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

have time to tell him

of the hallway flew open,

I’m so happy to see you

magnificent wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards

must be exhausted; the first shift is

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

mutt.” At his words, I snarled, showing my teeth as I crouched down beside Blaze, ready to pounce on

eyes narrowed at me, “Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and a man behind him wearing black gloves moved forward, eyeing

man’s outstretched arm and ripping it off in

knew it, the small

trying to attack Blaze; no one was even

I wasn’t a threat