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.

second he was free, I jumped out, tackling the man

eyes widened in surprise as I held him

without any more hesitation, ripping his throat

Blaze’s husky voice

face him, blood

shut, and he

marks across his

reached out,

trying to see my paws to figure out

not how my

at home, with family and

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

rising again at the thought of

than I imagined you would be,” Blaze

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

exactly what

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

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

would recognize

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

out a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before turning his back to

had been in human form, my whole face would be as

as Trey’s steps

I heard Trey gasp when he reached the

he screamed as he looked at

getting ready

him to the floor and punching him

Blaze sneer right before he snapped

around, motioning for me to

rushing towards us as we walked down the hall,

kneeled in

And try to mind link

and the fact you are a royal, you may be able

going to hide while he tried

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

move from my

“Kyra...babe, please.

have much time....” I

as he stood

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

hear me?

for

Silence.

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

didn’t have time to tell

metal door at the end of the hallway flew open, banging against

I’m so happy to

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

know you must be exhausted; the first shift is

you go ahead and shift back, and we can get you out of these

have 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,

“Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and a man behind him wearing black gloves moved forward,

his teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched

set off a chain reaction, and before I knew it, the small hallway

no one was even paying attention

guess they thought I