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 to

widened in surprise as I held him to the

more hesitation, ripping his throat

[heard Blaze’s husky voice

turned to face him, blood

was almost swollen shut, and he was

various burn marks across his body as I moved closer to

hand reached out, gently touching my

see my paws to figure out what color I

not how my shift was supposed

at home, with

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

rising again at

I imagined you would be,” Blaze

my nose, wanting him to stand up so

what I was doing and

I could tell how weak he was,

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

puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere

only for him to push me back and

a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before turning

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

raced as Trey’s steps drew

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

SHIFTED!” he screamed as he looked at

Trey took a step back, getting ready to run and tell

to the floor and

were tough?” I heard Blaze sneer

for me to follow

us as we walked down the hall, trying to

stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I need

mind

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

to hide while he tried to fight everyone

sure how many it would be,

refused to move from my spot behind

“Kyra...babe, please.

have much time....” I let out

stubborn,” he mumbled as

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

hear me? it’s

waited for a

Silence.

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

Dad!! Help!! didn’t have time to

of the hallway flew open, banging against the

I’m so happy to see

a magnificent wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards

be exhausted; the

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

talk about our next step.” He finally looked at Blaze, “don’t act stupid right now, mutt.” At his words, I snarled, showing

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

teeth sinking into the man’s

I knew it, the small

attack Blaze; no one was even paying attention

I wasn’t a threat