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, tackling the

as I held him

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

husky

turned to face him, blood

he was covered in blood, cuts,

see various burn marks across his body as I

out, gently touching

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

my shift was supposed

have been at home, with family and

through this,

anger began rising again

more beautiful than I imagined you would be,” Blaze whispered as he continued to

stand up so we could try to escape, now

exactly what I

a minute to gain his balance, I could tell how weak he was, but

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

would recognize

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

growl making him smile, “ me before turning his

human form, my whole face would

heart raced as Trey’s steps drew

heard Trey gasp when he reached

SHIFTED!” he screamed as he looked at the man lying

ready to run and tell Devin, Blaze rushed

and punching him in the

tough?” I heard Blaze

for

towards us as we walked down the hall, trying to find

whispered as he stopped and kneeled in front

And try to mind

are a royal,

while he tried to fight everyone that was

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

from my spot behind

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....”

he mumbled as

eyes and took a slow deep breath, trying to clear

hear

for a

Silence.

wasn’t

Dad!! Help!! didn’t have time to

end of the hallway

so happy to see

that.” Devin began walking

must be exhausted; the first shift

don’t 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

narrowed at me, “Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and a man behind him wearing black

sinking into the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it

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

Blaze; no one was even paying attention

thought I wasn’t a threat