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.

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

eyes widened in surprise as I held him to

ripping his throat out in

husky

him, blood dripping

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

his body

reached out, gently touching my

looked down, trying to see my paws

my shift was supposed to

have been at home, with family and

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

began rising again at the thought

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

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

exactly what I was doing

to gain his balance, I could tell how weak he was, but somehow,

to know what’s taking you so

puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere

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

disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before turning

whole face would be as red as

raced as Trey’s

I heard Trey gasp when he reached the

as he looked at the man lying dead on the

step back, getting ready to run and

floor and

you were tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right before he snapped Trey’s

turned around, motioning for

rushing towards us as we walked down the hall,

and kneeled in front of

And try to mind link anyone you

have your wolf and the fact you are a royal, you may be able to reach someone.” I growled

wasn’t going to hide while he

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

to move from

“Kyra...babe, please.

time....”

always been so stubborn,” he mumbled as he stood up,

closed my eyes and took a slow

hear me? it’s

waited for

Silence.

Anyone?? It wasn’t

Help!! didn’t have time to

the hallway flew open,

I’m so happy to see you have

wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards us with his men following a few steps

know you must be exhausted; the first shift is usually very

and shift back, and we can get

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

his teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm

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

were all trying to attack Blaze; no one was even paying attention

thought I