My Surprise Mate

"I need a real challenge!”

After pinning another male down during training, I huffed and stood up.Yes, I am a good fighter, better than most.I don't claim to be the best, though; that would be stupid.

The worst thing you can do is get big-headed and think you can't be beaten.

My dad, Alpha Dane, has ensured that I can handle myself should I ever need to.I remember questioning my mother when I was around ten years old about why I had to train when other girls didn't.

That is when they sat me down and told me about Devin.

They explained the little they know about the prophecy and how they think he is dead, but they aren't one hundred percent positive.

They want me to know how to defend myself should the need ever arise.I understand that I won't shift into my wolf until the “time is right’.

Thinking back to that conversation, I feel like there was information left out, though I'm not sure why.

That was also the day they told me that Dad isn’t my biological father.

I'm glad he's my dad, though; the other guy sounded like a complete douche.

So anyway, Dad has had me training since I was around six years old, and I am now eighteen.

I turned to walk off, ready to go home and shower, when I heard his deep voice, "You need a real challenge, huh? "

I rolled my eyes as I turned to face non-other than Blaze.

We used to be best friends, but as we got older, he changed.We looking out for me.

It doesn't help that he will be Beta one day, so he spends a lot of time around Dad and Ash, learning everything he can before he takes over.

The girls are always flocked to him, and it's easy to see why.

He looks like a damn god walking around this place.He's a lot bigger than the other guys around here.He stands as tall as my dad, but he's faster than dad.His blonde hair falls around his perfectly chiseled face as if highlighting his sky blue eyes.

Whoever his mate is should feel lucky to have him.He's a very caring man, and I know his mate would be well cared for.

Rumor has it that he's never been with a girl; supposedly, he is waiting on his mate.We are all encouraged to wait for our mate.

Most still date others, but never anything very serious.

"Yeah, I want a real challenge,” I replied as I stared him down.

I questioned her.

She shook her head, "No, but he should be here soon.What are you wanting?"

I laughed at her question.She already knows when I want something, I go straight to him, knowing I will get my way.

Yes, lam a big-time daddy's girl, and I may be a little spoiled.

"Nothing really; I just wanted to talk to him.”

She pulled a pan of cookies from the oven, "You can talk to me, ya know," she smiled.

"I know, mom."

The front door opened as dad and Zane walked in, making their way to the kitchen.

As usual, dad headed straight for mom, pulling her close to him and inhaling deeply before kissing her.

They acted like they had just met each other yesterday. hope my mate will be as loving and caring as my dad is with mom one day.

"So, princess, I have some bad news."

Dad turned his attention to me, "if you want to go running, you are not to go alone..."

I cut him off before he could finish, "Blaze told me about the rogues already.But dad, you know my morning runs are my alone time.ls it really that unsafe? I mean, I'm sure you'll have the problem solved quickly like always."

"I'm doing what I can, and they won't be around much longer, but I want you to have someone with you for my own peace of mind being able to shift. A mangy wolf stalked out of the bushes, followed by two more.

"Kyra, I need you to run home as fast as you can.Your dad is on his way."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Blaze jumped and shifted in mid-air before landing in front of the three rogues.

He looked monstrous compared to them.

I started walking slowly backward before turning to sprint off, only to be met by three more rogues Their heads were low as they flashed their teeth, growling at me.I frantically looked around, trying to find a way to escape.

The sound of fighting broke out behind me, and I knew Blaze was fighting the first set of rogues. My heart was racing as I tried to figure out what to do.My eyes searched for anything I could use as a weapon.

Anything to swing at these mutts.

"Well, what do we have here,” a man I have never seen said as he stepped out from the trees.

He was skinny, dirty, and everything you would think a rogue looked like in human form.

The smell coming from him almost made me gag.

Yes, he stunk to high heaven, but there was another smell mixed in.

One I wasn't familiar with, and it was causing my nose to burn.

Standing around the man, the rogues had retreated, "I'm glad everyone is comfortable enough to let you out by yourself."l was starting to feel nauseous from the god-awful scent of him.

"I'm not alone, obviously," I stated as Blaze moved protectively in front of me.

"Yes, Ican see that.Too bad he’s not strong enough to protect right out of my chest.Blaze released a growl, more profound than I had ever heard before, as he crouched down, ready for a fight.I heard a howl in the distance and immediately recognized it as my dad's.He wasn't far off; I just hoped Blaze could hold them off until Dad and everyone else could get here.

"s**t," the man muttered, "no time for a fight now."

He quickly pulled something from his pocket and threw it at Blaze.

Blaze staggered before falling to the ground.

"Blaze!" I shouted as I fell to my knees next to him

"Bring him.He's the Beta’s son and possibly her mate.Could be of use to us," the man shouted over his shoulder as he stalked towards me.

I stood up as anger began coursing through my veins.

It was a wave of rage I had never felt before, and honestly, it kind of scared me.

As the stranger reached to grab me, I dodged and kicked his feet out from under him, but I underestimated him.

Though he doesn't look strong, fast, or skillful...he was.He grabbed my ankle, yanking and pulling me to the ground with him.

I felt a stabbing pain in my leg as I tried to roll over.

"Damn b***h," I heard him mumble as everything began to fade away.