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.

jumped out, tackling the man to the

eyes widened in surprise as I held him to

ripping his throat out in one swift

husky voice behind

him, blood dripping from

shut, and he was covered in blood, cuts, and

various burn marks across his body as I

hand reached out, gently touching my

to see my paws to figure out what

was not how my shift was supposed

should have been at home, with

going to help me through this, but no, Devin

anger began rising again at the thought

Blaze whispered as

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

he knew exactly what I was

could tell how weak he was, but somehow,

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

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

Blaze, only for

smile, “ me before turning his back to

form, my whole face would

raced as Trey’s steps drew

gasp when he

SHIFTED!” he screamed as he looked at the man

ready to run and tell Devin, Blaze

him to the floor and punching

Blaze sneer right before he

around, motioning for me

hear footsteps rushing towards us as we walked

he stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I need you to find somewhere

mind

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

he tried to fight everyone that

how many it would be, yet he thought he could take them

refused to move from my spot

“Kyra...babe, please.

time....” I

mumbled as he stood up, taking

eyes and took a slow deep breath, trying

hear me? it’s

waited for a

Silence.

Anyone?? It wasn’t

have time to tell

at the end of the hallway flew open, banging against

to see you have

at that.” Devin began walking towards

must be exhausted; the first shift is

we can get you out of these cells and into a nice

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

his fingers, and a man behind him wearing black gloves

teeth sinking into the man’s outstretched arm and ripping it

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

Blaze; no one was

guess they thought I wasn’t a threat