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

as I held him to the

without any more hesitation, ripping his throat out in one

[heard Blaze’s husky

turned to face him, blood dripping

shut, and he was covered in

across his body as I moved closer to

out, gently touching my

paws

not how my shift was supposed

have been at home, with family and

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

began rising again

beautiful than I imagined you would be,” Blaze whispered as he continued to stare at me in

nudged him with my nose, wanting him to stand up so we could try

he knew exactly what I was doing and

his balance, I could tell how weak he was, but somehow, he was pushing through

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

puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice

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

making him smile, “ me before turning his back

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

heart raced as Trey’s steps

gasp when he reached the door,

he looked at the man lying dead on

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

to the floor and punching him in the face

were tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right

around, motioning for me

as we walked down the hall, trying to find an

stopped and kneeled in

And try to mind link

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

hide while he tried to fight everyone

it would be, yet he thought

move from my

“Kyra...babe, please.

don’t have much time....”

so stubborn,” he mumbled as

and took a slow deep breath, trying

anyone hear me?

for a

Silence.

Ash! Anyone?? It wasn’t

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

the end of the hallway flew open,

so happy to see

a magnificent wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards us

exhausted; the first

don’t you go ahead and shift back, and we can get you

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 first one that wanted to make a move

he snapped his fingers, and a

sinking into the man’s outstretched arm and ripping

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

were all trying to attack Blaze; no one was even paying attention to

thought I