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

as I held him to the

leaned down without any more hesitation, ripping his throat out in one

[heard Blaze’s husky voice

face him, blood dripping from

was almost swollen shut, and he was covered

various burn marks across his body as I moved

reached out, gently

to see my paws to figure out

not how my shift was supposed

at home, with

me through this, but no, Devin had to

anger began rising again at the

Blaze whispered as he continued to stare at me

up so we

knew exactly what I was doing and

a minute to gain his balance, I could tell how weak

what’s taking you so long?!” a

Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere at this

only for him to

a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before

whole face would be as red as

as Trey’s steps drew

gasp when he reached the door, “she

as he looked at

took a step back, getting ready to

floor and punching him in the

heard Blaze sneer right

turned around, motioning for

hear footsteps rushing towards us as we walked down the hall,

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

And try to mind link anyone you

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

to hide while he tried to fight everyone that

would be,

move from

“Kyra...babe, please.

don’t have much time....” I

stubborn,” he mumbled as he stood up, taking

slow deep breath, trying to clear

anyone hear me? it’s

waited for a

Silence.

Dad! Grandpa! Ash! Anyone?? It wasn’t

Help!! didn’t have time

at the end of the

so happy to see you

into a magnificent wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards us

exhausted; the

back, and we can get you out of these

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

“Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and a man behind him wearing

lunged, shifting mid-air, his teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it off

knew it,

to attack Blaze; no one was even paying attention

guess they thought I