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.

KYRA!? Dad!! Help!! didn’t have time to tell him anything else.

The metal door at the end of the hallway flew open, banging against the wall.

“Kyra, I'm so happy to see you have finally shifted.

And into a magnificent wolf at that.” Devin began walking towards us with his men following a few steps behind.

“I know you must be exhausted; the first shift is usually very tiring.

So why don't you go ahead and shift back, and we can get you out of these cells and into a nice room.

After you have slept, we can 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 make a move toward us.

Devin's eyes narrowed at me, “Chains!” he snapped his fingers, and a man behind him wearing black gloves moved forward, eyeing me.

Blaze lunged, shifting mid-air, his teeth sinking into the man's outstretched arm and ripping it off in one clean motion.

That set off a chain reaction, and before I knew it, the small hallway was filled with wolves fighting. They were all trying to attack Blaze; no one was even paying attention to me.

I guess they thought I wasn't a threat to them

Devin had moved back and was now standing near the door, barking orders, yelling for them to end Blaze already.

The wolves that circled Blaze simultaneously started attacking.

I jumped, knocking one wolf over but making my way to the center where Blaze was.

He had blood pouring from his side, where one of them had managed to bite him.

Blaze being Blaze, tried to push me behind him, but he was weak and barely able to stay standing. I let out a deep low growl as I stood at my full height.

To my surprise, every wolf around us stopped their attack and bowed their heads, showing their necks in submission.

Devin was the only person still standing, aside from myself and Blaze.

“What are to end this once and for all.

"Your eyes...they are glowing.

They are so beautiful.” He sounded amazed and clueless about what was about to happen to him. Just as I was about to lunge, a dark brown wolf hit me in my side, biting down on my back leg.

I yelped in surprise and pain as I rolled to the side, kicking it off me.

I could feel my leg already healing itself as we began circling each other.

This is Scarlette; it has to be.

I thought back to the trainings I watched at home, remembering something my dad would always say, “Don't fight with your emotions.

Fight with your brain.

Always take a second to assess your opponent.

You should be able to easily and quickly be able to find their weak spot.

Every wolf has one.’ I watched her carefully, blocking out the sound of her pathetic attempt at a growl.

I couldn't seem to pinpoint her weak spot.

I had to figure something out, though; I could feel my energy draining with every second. Exhaustion threatened to consume me.

I did notice how confident she was —holding her head high as she snarled and snapped her teeth. There it was

Her confidence was going to be the death of her.

literally.

She was leaving herself open to my attack..making it easier for me to rip her throat out.

I lunged, ducking my head low and latching onto her neck, flipping her over in the process.

My teeth never left her throat.

I heard someone behind me yell but didn’t pay any attention as I sunk my teeth deeper into her skin before yanking my head away and ending her pathetic life.

I stepped back, scanning the room for Blaze.

I finally spotted him, lying on the ground panting.

His wounds were still bleeding, but every wolf around him was dead.

I turned to look at Devin, only to find him running out the door.

I let out a small bark to get Blaze's attention, taking a few steps toward him before my legs gave out, and I fell to the floor.

I fought to Kyral" I felt his ars wrap around me as the darkness took over.