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

eyes widened in surprise as I held him

any more hesitation, ripping his throat out in

husky voice behind

to face him, blood dripping from my

was almost swollen shut, and he was

various burn marks across his body as I

reached out, gently

my paws to figure out

not how my shift was

have been at home,

little brother was going to help me through this, but

rising again at

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

my nose, wanting him to stand up so

what I

I could tell how weak he was, but

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

puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice

to position myself in front of Blaze, only for him

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

in human form, my whole face would be as red as a

heart raced as Trey’s steps

heard Trey gasp when he reached the door,

SHIFTED!” he screamed as he looked at

ready to run and tell Devin, Blaze

him to the floor and punching him in the face

tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right before he snapped Trey’s

turned around, motioning for me

we walked down the

to me....” Blaze whispered as he stopped and kneeled in front of me,

to mind link

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

he tried to fight everyone

sure how many it would be, yet he thought he could

refused to move from my

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....” I let

always been so stubborn,” he mumbled as he stood

my eyes and took a slow deep breath, trying to clear

hear me? it’s

waited for

Silence.

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

Dad!! Help!! didn’t have time to

end of the hallway

so happy to

magnificent wolf at that.” Devin began walking

know you must be exhausted; the first shift is

and shift back, and we can

we can talk about our 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

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

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

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

attack Blaze; no one was even

guess they thought I wasn’t a threat to