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

widened in surprise as I held him to the

down without any more hesitation, ripping

[heard Blaze’s husky voice

turned to face him, blood dripping

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

various burn marks across his body

out, gently touching my

down, trying to see my paws to figure out what

was not how my shift

been at home, with family and

going to help me through

rising again at the thought of

you would be,” Blaze whispered as he continued to stare at me in

nose, wanting him to stand up so we could

knew exactly what

how weak he

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

would recognize his voice anywhere at

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

a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before turning

my whole face would be

heart raced as

heard Trey gasp when he reached the door,

at the man

took a step back, getting ready

the floor and

you were tough?” I heard Blaze

turned around, motioning for

footsteps rushing towards us as we walked down

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

to mind link anyone

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

he tried to

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

from my

“Kyra...babe, please.

don’t have much time....” I let out another

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

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

anyone hear

for

Silence.

Dad! Grandpa! Ash! Anyone?? It wasn’t

Help!! didn’t have time to

the hallway

to see you have finally

began walking towards us with his men following a few

be exhausted; the first shift

and we can get you out of these cells and into a

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, ready to pounce on the first one that wanted to make a move toward

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

teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm and

knew it, the small hallway

Blaze; no one was even paying attention to

thought I wasn’t a threat