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.

was free, I jumped out, tackling

surprise as I held him

more hesitation, ripping his throat out in one

[heard Blaze’s husky voice

turned to face him, blood dripping

he was

across his body

out, gently touching my

to see my paws to figure out what

how my

at home,

through this, but no, Devin had to

began rising again at

Blaze whispered as he continued to stare at

my nose, wanting him to stand up so we could try to escape, now was our

exactly what I was doing and

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

wants to know what’s taking you so long?!” a voice

Devin’s little puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere

for him to push me back and stand in

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

whole face would

as Trey’s steps

I heard Trey gasp when he reached

he looked at the man lying dead on

took a step back, getting ready to run and tell Devin, Blaze

and punching him in the face

Blaze sneer right before he snapped

turned around, motioning for me to follow

us as we walked

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

And try to mind link anyone you

you are a royal, you may be able to reach someone.” I growled

while he tried to fight everyone that was

it would be,

move from my spot behind

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....” I let out another

as he stood up,

took a slow deep

hear

for

Silence.

It wasn’t working,

didn’t have time to tell him

the end of the hallway

I’m so happy to see you have finally

walking towards us with his men following a

the first shift is usually very

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

step.” He finally looked at Blaze, “don’t act stupid right now, mutt.” At his words, I snarled, showing my teeth as I crouched

and a man behind him

shifting mid-air, his teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm

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

all trying to attack Blaze; no one was even

they thought I wasn’t a threat