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.

I jumped out, tackling

in surprise as I held him to

without any more hesitation, ripping his throat out in one swift

Blaze’s husky

face him,

almost swollen shut, and he was

burn marks across his body as I moved

out, gently touching

see my paws to figure out what color I

how my

should have been at home, with family

through this, but no, Devin had to ruin

began rising again at

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

up so we could try to

he knew exactly what I was

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

you so long?!” a voice boomed down

little puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere

Blaze, only for him to push me

let out a disapproving growl making him smile, “ me before

I had been in human form, my whole face would be as red

as

Trey gasp when he reached the door,

at the man lying dead on the

back, getting ready to run and tell Devin,

and punching him in

tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right before he snapped

turned around, motioning for me

we walked down the hall, trying

in

to mind link anyone

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

wasn’t going to hide while he tried to fight everyone that

sure how many it would be, yet

to move from my

“Kyra...babe, please.

much time....” I

as he stood up, taking a fighting

and took a slow deep breath, trying to

anyone hear me?

waited for

Silence.

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

didn’t have time to tell

metal door at the end of the hallway

happy to see

at that.” Devin began walking towards

exhausted; the first

and shift back, and we can get you out of these cells

I snarled, showing my teeth as I crouched down beside Blaze, ready to pounce on the

me, “Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and a man behind

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

I knew it, the small

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

I wasn’t a