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

in surprise as I held him

without any more hesitation, ripping his

[heard Blaze’s husky

to face him, blood dripping from my

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

see various burn marks across his body as I moved closer to

out, gently touching my

paws to figure out what

my

should have been at home, with family

little brother was going to help me through this, but no, Devin had to ruin

rising again

Blaze whispered as he continued

him to stand up so

what

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

taking you so long?!” a voice

Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere at

of Blaze, only for him to push

growl making him smile, “ me before turning his

human form, my whole face would

raced as Trey’s steps

I heard Trey gasp when he reached

SHIFTED!” he screamed as he looked at the man lying dead on

Trey took a step back, getting ready to run

him to the floor and punching him in

tough?” I heard Blaze sneer

for me to follow

towards us as we walked down the hall, trying to

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

And try to mind link

your wolf and the fact you are a royal, you may be able to reach

while he tried to

even sure how many it would be, yet he

move from my spot behind

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....” I let out another

so stubborn,” he mumbled as he

a slow deep breath, trying to

anyone hear me? it’s

waited for a

Silence.

wasn’t working,

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

metal door at the end of the hallway flew open,

I’m so happy to see you have finally

that.” Devin began walking towards us with his

the first shift is usually

we can get you out of these cells and into a

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

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

the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it off

before I knew it, the small hallway

Blaze; no one was even paying

they thought I wasn’t a threat to