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

eyes widened in surprise as I held him

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

[heard Blaze’s husky

to face him,

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

various burn marks across his

reached out, gently

see my paws to figure out

not how my shift

have been at

brother was going to help me through

rising again at the thought

than I imagined you would be,” Blaze whispered as he continued to stare at

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

knew exactly what I was

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

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

little puppet Trey; I would recognize

to position myself in front of Blaze, only for him to push

disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before turning

face would be as red as a cherry

heart raced as Trey’s steps drew

gasp when he reached the

as he looked at the man lying

ready to run and tell Devin,

the floor and punching him in

tough?” I heard Blaze

for me to follow

as we walked down the hall, trying to

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

And try to mind

a royal, you may be able to

going to hide while he

even sure how many it would be, yet he

to move from my spot

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....” I let out another

mumbled as he

slow deep breath, trying

anyone hear me?

waited for a

Silence.

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

have time to tell him

the

happy to see you have finally

magnificent wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards

must be exhausted; the first shift is usually

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

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 wanted to make a

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

the man’s outstretched

reaction, and before I knew it, the small hallway

Blaze; no one was even

thought I wasn’t a