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.

he was free, I jumped out, tackling

eyes widened in surprise as I held him to

leaned down without any more hesitation, ripping his

Blaze’s husky

face him, blood

swollen shut, and he was

see various burn marks across his body as

hand reached out, gently touching my

down, trying to see my paws to figure out what

was not how my shift was

have been at home, with family

me through this, but

began rising again

be,” Blaze whispered as he

to stand up so

exactly what

could tell how weak

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

little puppet Trey; I would recognize his

of Blaze, only for him to push me back

a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before turning

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

raced as Trey’s steps

when he

at the man lying dead

took a step back, getting ready to run and

him to the floor and punching him

were tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right before

motioning for

us as we walked down the hall, trying to

he stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I need you

try to mind link anyone

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

going to hide while he tried

it would be, yet he thought

to move from my spot behind

“Kyra...babe, please.

time....” I let out another

as he stood up,

slow deep breath, trying

anyone hear me? it’s

waited for a

Silence.

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

Help!! didn’t have time

the end of the hallway flew open,

to see you have finally

into a magnificent wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards us with

the first

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

have slept, we can talk about our next step.” He finally looked at Blaze, “don’t act stupid right now, mutt.” At his words, I snarled, showing my teeth as

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

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

before I knew it, the small hallway

to attack Blaze; no

guess they thought I wasn’t