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.

free, I jumped out, tackling the man

as I held

down without any more hesitation, ripping his

Blaze’s husky voice

face him, blood dripping from

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

across his body as I moved

hand reached out,

down, trying to see my paws to figure out what color

my shift was supposed

been at

little brother was going to help me through

again at the thought of

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

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

exactly what

how weak

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

I would recognize his voice anywhere at

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

out a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before turning his

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

heart raced as

I heard Trey gasp when

SHIFTED!” he screamed as he looked at the

took a step back, getting ready to run and tell Devin, Blaze rushed

the floor and punching him in

heard Blaze sneer right

for me to

towards us as we walked down the

he stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I

And try to mind link anyone you

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

he tried to fight everyone that was

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

from my

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....”

stubborn,” he mumbled as

took a slow deep breath, trying to clear my

hear

waited for a

Silence.

It wasn’t working, and the footsteps were

Dad!! Help!! didn’t have time to tell him anything

metal door at the end of the hallway

I’m so happy to see you have finally

a magnificent wolf at that.” Devin began walking

know you must be exhausted; the first shift

go ahead and shift back, and we can get you

words, I snarled, showing my teeth as I crouched down beside Blaze, ready to pounce on the first one that wanted to

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

the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it off in

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

no one was even

guess they thought I