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,

in surprise as I

leaned down without any more hesitation, ripping his throat out in one

[heard Blaze’s husky voice

him, blood dripping from

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

across his body as I moved

hand reached out,

trying to see my paws to figure out

was not how my shift was supposed to

have been at home, with family

me through this, but no, Devin

began rising again at the thought of

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

wanting him to stand up so

what I was

how weak he was, but somehow,

you so long?!”

puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere

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

him smile, “ me before turning

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

heart raced as Trey’s

I heard Trey gasp when he reached the door,

he looked at the man lying dead on

back, getting ready to run and tell Devin, Blaze rushed

the floor and punching him in the face

you were tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right before

around, motioning for me to

footsteps rushing towards us as we walked down

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

And try to mind

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

wasn’t going to hide while he

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

from my spot

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....” I let

as he stood up, taking a fighting

eyes and took a slow deep breath,

hear

for a

Silence.

wasn’t working, and

Help!! didn’t have time to tell

the hallway flew open,

I’m so happy to see

began walking towards us with his men following a few

you must be exhausted; the first shift is

can

looked at Blaze, “don’t act stupid right 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

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

before I knew it, the small hallway was filled

attack Blaze; no one was even paying attention to

guess they thought I wasn’t