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

eyes widened in surprise as I held him to the

leaned down without any more hesitation, ripping his throat

[heard Blaze’s husky voice behind

turned to face him, blood dripping

was almost swollen shut, and he was covered in blood, cuts,

his body

reached out, gently touching my

see my paws to figure

not how my shift was supposed

been at home, with

little brother was going to help me through

rising again at the thought

more beautiful than I imagined you would be,” Blaze whispered as he continued to

with my nose, wanting him to stand up so we could try to escape, now was

knew exactly what I was

tell how weak he was, but somehow, he was pushing

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

puppet Trey; I would recognize

Blaze, only for him to push me back

disapproving growl making him smile,

face would be as red as a

as Trey’s steps drew

gasp when he

he looked at the

step back, getting ready to run and

and punching him in the face

tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right before

turned around, motioning for me to follow

footsteps rushing towards us as we walked down

in front

try to mind link anyone

royal, you

going to hide while he tried

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

refused to move from

“Kyra...babe, please.

time....”

mumbled as he stood up, taking a fighting

and took a slow

hear me? it’s

for a

Silence.

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

time to tell him anything

at the end of the hallway

happy to see you have

Devin began walking towards us with his men following a

the

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

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 to pounce on the first one that

at me, “Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and a man

sinking into the man’s outstretched

knew it, the small hallway was filled with

Blaze; no one was even paying attention to

I