My Surprise Mate (Book 1+ 2) novel Chapter 46

"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 are still somewhat friends, I guess.He seems to always be around, 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 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.

"Then let’s go, tough girl." He took a stance waiting for me.

I know, in reality, I can’t beat him, but I’m also a little proud.I didn’t hesitate to make the first move, which he dodged easily.

"Come on, Kyra, you can do better than that, " he smirked and bounced on his toes, mocking me.

I could feel my anger already rising as people formed a circle around us.

He knows exactly how to piss me off.

I studied his movement for a minute before making another move, this time landing a hit straight to his gut.

Though I’m sure, it hurt my hand more than it hurt him.

As soon as I drew my hand back, Blaze kicked out a leg, knocking me to the ground.

I rolled as he came down to pin me, barely escaping his grasp as I jumped to my feet.

"Getting faster finally?" I narrowed my eyes at him, "Always been fast, just never wanted to make you look bad,"

I shot back.

I am the fastest in the pack, human form anyways, aside from Blaze.

He is the only one that can keep up with me.

I hope my wolf is just as gifted, but I don’t know yet, seeing as how I haven’t shifted.

hit the ground with a thud as Blaze took me down, "I need a challenge," he said as he pinned me to the ground, using my own words against me.

He stood up, pulling me to my feet, "Shows over," he clapped his hands together, causing everyone to turn and go their own ways.

"Hey, over to me, keeping a few feet away, like always, "Look, there have been some rogues roaming around the borders."

I raised my eyebrows at him, "And?"

He shook his head as he sighed, "And I’m sure Alpha Dane will talk to you about it, but I know how you like to go running early in the morning and sometimes late in the afternoon.Just ...If you go, don’t go alone, and be careful."

I know he means well, but I swear Blaze is worse than my little brother and dad.

He seems to worry about me constantly.

"Got it..."

With that, I walked off.I know I was a little rude, but lately, I’ve been feeling weird when it comes to Blaze.I can’t really explain it, but something has been off lately.I want to figure out why we aren’t close as we used to be.I know he is older, but still, I guess I just miss the friendship we had.I know I could go to him for anything, and I always see him watching me from a distance.

We talk but not often, and usually, it’s because he feels the need to tell me something.

He didn’t say anymore, but I could feel his eyes bore into me as I walked home.

"Hi, honey" my mom greeted me as I walked through the front door, "how was training?"

I huffed as I plopped down on a barstool, "Same, I guess.Is dad home yet?"

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, l am 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 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.Is 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.Okay, my little princess?"

He pulled me in for a hug, kissing the top of my head.

"No one can keep up with me except for Blaze, and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t even really like me." I tried to persuade him from thinking I needed a babysitter.

"Then let Blaze know when you want to go, and he will be there.I can tell him to keep some distance so you will feel like you are alone.And honey, you have no idea how Blaze feels about you."

Dad grinned as if it was the best idea ever.

"Your dad is right, honey.If there are rogues around, you need someone with you."

When mom spoke up, I knew there would be no convincing Dad otherwise.

I might be a daddy’s girl, and he might be the Alpha, but mom’s opinion held more weight than anything else when it came down to it.

"Fine, how much longer till supper?" I stood from the stool I was sitting on.

"About an hour," mom replied as she stirred something on the stove.

"I'm going for arun then."

I slipped my running shoes on before heading back outside, "Blaze will be around,"

I heard dad yell after me as I shut the front door.I rolled my eyes as I started off in a jog.I loved running.

It was a chance for me to relax, but tonight all I could think about was my future.I can’t help but wonder when the ‘right time’ to shift will be.

What if my mate has given up hope and taken a chosen mate by then? That would be around the waist before I knew it.

Blaze in all his glory.

"Don’t move, Kyra." He ordered me.

Blaze let out a deep warning growl.

I didn’t argue, knowing I don’t stand a chance against a wolf without 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.