Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

V**Cassius**

My mate is absolutely amazing. She didn’t make fun of me for playing the piano and singing. I had always kept that talent

hidden because I was afraid of what others would think. My parents had each of us learn various skills. They wanted

whichever of us became king to have a diverse skillset so that he could better serve our tribe. Avery just has so many of

those skills that took us a long time to master. Clint told me how quickly she learned to fly and despite her fear too. Next,

Conner told me how after he corrected her just once, she got consecutive bullseyes and even split arrows. That takes

immense skill. And just now, she learned to play the piano and I have no doubt that she could master it too. What can’t

she do?

When the piano crashed to the floor, my brothers came running followed by a few servants. Avery blushed as I shielded

her with my body. I whispered, “You are so sexy even when you blush. But don’t be embarrassed. Mates seize the moment.”

She bit her lip as she adjusted my pants. “Including wrecking pianos,” she quietly joked.

“Even that.” I rolled off of the piano and pulled her to me. “My mate and I are fine. However, I think that this conservatory

is in need of a makeover. Staff, work your magic,” I said as my brothers held in their laughter. They are such assholes, but

admittedly I would have teased them endlessly.

Our coronation vacation flew by and before we knew it we were back in our school routine. However, we made sure that

one of us was always with Avery. Which was a good thing because tension among tribes are mounting. Sometimes

uprisings are almost cyclical but I have a bad feeling about this one should it escalate.

**Avery**

being back at school after the coronation, but we have

and her kings begin. I still notice a bit of jealousy between The Trio but it has lessened. I now stay after school and watch football practice. The coach lets me sit right behind

team

we decided to walk home. We had been walking to and from school

spend more time together. We were almost to the

us.

help. Cattle broke free and Anton and a few of the other farmers went after

nervously explained.

and as if I was gasping for air. I look at The

now.” As I said that, Regina’s wings emerged and rocketed me into the sky. We flew as

As we neared a section of

we began to look for clues. I

mind as

other wildlife but that’s not what I was listening for. Finally, I heard a faint mooing sound

direction of the noise. The

out of the water and onto the bank. Conner said, “I

farmers and Anton.”

started running towards them and the

I knew that I had to act fast. I saw a hand reach up out of the water. “The falls, they’re

Asher and Carter joined her as they flew over the

like an eagle catches a fish. However, they could only pick up one or

rope out of vines and the guys’ shirts. “Clint, can you get to the other

end of the vine. I gave

I had Cassius throw it to Clint. After Clint caught it, we rushed to just below where

our ends on opposite sides of the river, we watched as the last

they plummeted to their

dragons returned. However, the farmers weren’t healing. Something

them and why did they

runs his hand through his hair, “I