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.

jumped out, tackling the man to

widened in surprise as

down without any more hesitation, ripping his throat out

[heard Blaze’s husky

to face him, blood dripping from my

swollen shut, and he

burn marks across his

out,

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

not how my shift was

at home, with family

was going to help me through this, but

anger began rising again

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

wanting him to stand up so

knew exactly what I was doing

how weak he was, but somehow, he was

you so long?!” a voice boomed down

Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere at

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

out a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before turning his back

face

as Trey’s steps drew

Trey gasp when he reached

he screamed as he looked at the man lying dead on

a step back, getting ready to

the floor and punching

Blaze sneer right before he snapped

around, motioning for me to follow

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

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

try to mind link

and the fact you are a royal, you may

hide while he tried to fight everyone that was

many it would be, yet he thought he could take

from my spot behind

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....”

always been so stubborn,” he mumbled as he stood

closed my eyes and took a slow deep breath, trying

hear me? it’s

waited for

Silence.

It wasn’t working, and the footsteps were

have time to tell

at the end of the hallway flew open,

happy to see

that.” Devin began walking towards us with his

know you must be exhausted; the first shift is usually

you go ahead and shift back, and we can get you out of these

next step.” He finally 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

narrowed at me, “Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and

teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it off in one clean

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

Blaze; no

guess they thought I wasn’t