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.

I jumped out, tackling the

in surprise as I held him

without any more hesitation, ripping

Blaze’s husky voice behind

to face him, blood

he was covered in blood, cuts,

across his

hand reached out, gently touching

down, trying to see my paws

how my

at home, with family and

going to help me through this, but no, Devin

anger began rising again at the thought

more beautiful than I imagined you would be,” Blaze whispered as he

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

he knew exactly what I

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

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

Devin’s little puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice

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

making him smile, “ me

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

raced as Trey’s steps

Trey gasp when

he looked at the man lying

ready

him to the floor and punching

Blaze sneer right before

motioning for me

rushing towards us as we walked down the hall, trying to find

in

to mind link anyone you

you are a royal, you may be able

to hide while he tried to fight everyone

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

refused to move from my spot behind

“Kyra...babe, please.

don’t have much time....” I let out

stubborn,” he mumbled as he stood

eyes and took a slow deep breath, trying

anyone hear me?

waited for a

Silence.

It wasn’t working, and the footsteps were almost

Help!! didn’t have time to tell

end of the hallway

so happy to

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

exhausted; the first

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

Blaze, “don’t act stupid right now, mutt.” At his words, I snarled,

and a man behind him wearing black gloves moved

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

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

were all trying to attack Blaze; no

guess they thought I wasn’t a