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 to

as I held him

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

husky

to face him, blood dripping from my

and he was covered in

various burn marks across his body as I moved closer to

hand reached out, gently touching

trying to see my paws

how my shift was supposed

should have been at home, with

help me through this, but

rising again at the thought of

I imagined you would be,” Blaze whispered

wanting him to stand up so we could try to escape, now was our

he knew exactly what I was doing and

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

taking you so long?!”

I would

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

smile, “ me before turning his

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

as Trey’s steps

gasp when he reached

screamed as he looked at the man lying dead on the

getting ready to run and

floor and punching him in the face

heard Blaze

motioning for

hear footsteps rushing towards us as we walked down

in front of me,

to mind link

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

wasn’t going to hide while he tried to

even sure how many it would be, yet he thought he could take them

to move from

“Kyra...babe, please.

have much time....” I let out

he mumbled as he stood up, taking

slow deep breath, trying to clear

hear me?

for

Silence.

Ash! Anyone?? It wasn’t

time

the hallway

so happy to see you have finally

began walking towards us with his men following a few

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

and we can get you out of these cells and into

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

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

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

knew

trying to attack Blaze; no one was even

they thought I wasn’t a threat to