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.

second he was free, I jumped out, tackling the

surprise as I held

hesitation, ripping his throat out

husky

to face him, blood

was almost swollen shut, and he

his body as I moved

reached out,

see my paws to figure out what color I

how my

have been at home, with family

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

anger began rising again at

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

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

what I was doing and

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

so long?!” a voice boomed

puppet Trey; I would recognize his voice anywhere at

only for him to push me back

growl making him smile, “

human form, my whole face would be as

raced as Trey’s

Trey gasp when he

as he looked at the

back, getting ready to run and tell Devin, Blaze rushed

and punching him

were tough?” I heard Blaze sneer right

turned around, motioning for me

footsteps rushing towards us as we walked down the hall, trying

as he stopped and kneeled in front of me, “I need

And try to mind link

a royal, you may be able to

to hide while he tried to fight everyone

would be, yet he thought

to move from my spot

“Kyra...babe, please.

time....” I let

been so stubborn,” he mumbled as he stood up, taking a

my eyes and took a slow

anyone hear

waited for

Silence.

Anyone?? It wasn’t working,

Help!! didn’t have time

door at the end of the hallway flew open, banging against

happy to see

that.” Devin began walking towards us with his men following a few

you must be exhausted; the first

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

talk 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

me, “Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and

the man’s outstretched

knew it, the small hallway was filled with

trying to attack Blaze; no one was even paying

I wasn’t