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 out,

eyes widened in surprise as I held him

leaned down without any more hesitation, ripping

husky voice

to face him, blood dripping from

was almost swollen shut, and he was

burn marks across his body as I moved closer to

reached out, gently touching

my paws to figure out

not how my

should have been at home, with family

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

again at

be,” Blaze whispered as he continued to stare

with my nose, wanting him to stand up so we

knew exactly what I

how weak he was, but somehow, he

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

Trey; I would recognize his

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

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

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

raced as Trey’s steps drew

I heard Trey gasp when he reached the door,

at the man lying dead on the

step back, getting ready to run and tell

him to the floor and punching him in the

I heard Blaze sneer right before he snapped

motioning for

towards us as we walked down the hall, trying to

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

to mind

a royal, you may be able

to hide while he tried to fight everyone that

how many it would be, yet he

from

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....” I let out another

been so stubborn,” he mumbled as he stood up, taking a fighting

a slow deep breath, trying to

hear me? it’s

for

Silence.

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

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

door at the end of the hallway flew open, banging

to see you have

began walking towards us with his men

exhausted; the first shift is usually very

back, and we can get you out

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

and a man behind him

the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it off

off a chain reaction, and before I knew

all trying to attack Blaze; no one was

they thought I wasn’t