Page 72 of The Alpha King's Heart: His Rejected Mate

"I'm shifting," I said to Monique in pain.She looked like she was about to cry.She held my trembling hands as she looked for another exit.We didn't reach out when we heard a clash and people screamed in horror.There was a ruckus.

"Let's hurry before they seal the exits, there are some dark wolves amongst us!"she said in panic.

I heard loud growls and fights, people were screaming and guards were fighting the dark wolves.A wolf jumped at us, making me fly against the closest wall and I hit my head.I groaned in pain.I felt strong arms lift me, and I didn't even look up to see who was as I was whimpering in pain.

"I'll take care of her, go home and be safe.You, escort her!"That was Azriel's voice.

"No, I want to stay, please," Monique cried but the Alpha growled.He was running, and soon, I felt the cool air hit my skin and fresh grass enveloped my senses.He put me on the soft grass and I finally opened my eyes, he smiled ever kindly at me and stroked my hair.

"Do you know what to do?"

I was just crying both in pain and for my mate.I felt another pain in my joint and I fell on my knees.I dug my fingers in the dirt when I felt the breaking of bones.The first shift was as painful as they said it was but I always thought Wyatt will be here, guiding me through it but he wasn't, he was somewhere with his- his Queen/baby mama.Azriel crouched down and stroked my hair,

"Breathe, love, breathe," Azriel cooed.

"It hurts," I cried.

"I know, but you'll get through it,"

My bones were cracking most sickeningly.I grabbed Azriel's hand.

"Stop it," I croaked, " Please,"

My claws extended and pierced his skin to the point of drawing blood.He didn't hiss or move away as anyone would, he just gripped my wrist, and slowly, fur appeared on my arms.I was in pain, the process was slow and all I wanted now was for Kira to come out.I didn't know how long It took but I was fully shifted into my wolf form.I looked at my fur in awe; black wolf.How could this be?Maybe I wasn't fully black.Only Alphas have this color.

'Kira, how?'I asked but she was silent.I couldn't be and besides, there were no female Alphas.