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.

second he was free, I jumped

widened in surprise as I held him

ripping his throat

Blaze’s husky voice

him, blood dripping from my

and he was covered in blood, cuts,

burn marks across his body

reached out, gently

looked down, trying to see my paws to figure out what color I

not how my shift was

have been at home, with family and

going to help me through this, but no, Devin had

rising again at the

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

nose, wanting him to stand up so we could try

exactly what I was

could tell how weak he was, but somehow, he was pushing through

you so long?!” a voice

I would

position myself in front of Blaze, only for him to push me

disapproving growl making him smile, “

my whole face

heart raced as

when

SHIFTED!” he screamed as he looked at the man

took a step back, getting ready to run

and

were tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right before he snapped

around, motioning for me to

hear footsteps rushing towards us as we

me....” Blaze whispered as he stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I need you to find

And try to mind

that you have your wolf and the fact you are a royal,

to hide while he

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

from my

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....”

stubborn,” he mumbled as

and took a slow deep breath, trying

hear

for

Silence.

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

have time

of the hallway flew open, banging

happy to see you have

walking

the first shift

back, and we can

mutt.” At his words, I snarled, showing my teeth as I crouched down beside Blaze,

he snapped his fingers, and a man behind

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

set off a chain reaction, and before I knew it, the small

were all trying to attack Blaze; no one was even paying

thought I