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

in surprise as I

more hesitation, ripping

[heard Blaze’s husky voice behind

turned to face him, blood dripping from my

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

marks across his body as I

reached out, gently

trying to see my paws to figure out what

was not how my

been at

brother was going to help me through this, but no,

again at the thought of

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

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

he knew exactly what I

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

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

Devin’s little puppet Trey; I would

for him to push me back and stand

smile, “ me

whole face would be as red as a

heart raced as Trey’s

when he reached

SHIFTED!” he screamed as he looked at the

Trey took a step back, getting ready to run

him to the floor and punching him in the face

Blaze sneer right

for me

as we walked

to me....” Blaze whispered as he stopped and kneeled in front of me,

to mind link anyone you

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

going to hide while he tried to fight everyone that

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

move from my spot

“Kyra...babe, please.

have much time....”

always been so stubborn,” he mumbled as he

eyes and took a slow

hear me?

for a

Silence.

Grandpa! Ash! Anyone?? It wasn’t working,

time to tell

door at the end of the

happy to see you have finally

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

be exhausted; the first shift is usually

ahead and shift back, and we can get you out of these cells and into

stupid right now, mutt.” At his words, I snarled, showing my teeth as I crouched

and a man behind him wearing black gloves moved forward,

mid-air, his teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it off in one

and before I knew it, the

to attack Blaze; no one was even paying attention

I