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

eyes widened in surprise as I held him

down without any more hesitation, ripping his throat out in one swift

[heard Blaze’s husky

turned to face him,

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

could see various burn marks across his body as

out, gently touching

paws to figure out what color I

my

have been at home, with family

going to help me through this, but no,

began rising again at the thought of

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

to stand up so we could try to escape, now

knew exactly what I

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

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

Devin’s little puppet Trey; I would recognize

only for him to push me back and stand

smile,

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

as Trey’s steps drew

s**t!” I heard Trey gasp when he reached the door, “she

as he looked at the man lying dead on

step back, getting ready

him to the floor and punching him in the face

heard Blaze sneer right

around, motioning for me

we walked down the hall, trying to

me....” Blaze whispered as he stopped and kneeled in

to mind

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

he tried to fight everyone

many it would be, yet he thought he could

to move from my spot

“Kyra...babe, please.

have much time....”

been so stubborn,” he mumbled as

slow deep breath, trying to

hear

waited for

Silence.

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

time to tell him anything

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

to see

walking towards us with his

you must be exhausted; the first shift is usually very

why don’t you go ahead and shift back, and we can get you out

words, I snarled, showing my teeth as I crouched down beside

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

lunged, shifting mid-air, his teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm

chain reaction, and before I knew

no one was even paying attention to

I wasn’t a threat to