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**

school after the coronation, but we have not graduated yet. Once

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 the

team than Coach

fall evening so we decided to walk home. We had

that we all can spend more time together.

us.

need your help. Cattle broke free and Anton and a few of the other farmers

nervously explained.

was gasping for air. I look at

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

the first to catch up to us. As we neared a section of the river, the other

ground, we began to look for clues. I stopped searching and sank to the

my mind as I

and other wildlife but that’s not what I was listening for. Finally, I heard

upright and rushed in the direction of the

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

farmers and Anton.”

churning water. There must be rapids nearby. I started running towards

I saw a hand reach up out of the water. “The falls, they’re

and Carter joined her as they flew over the raging water

a farmer from the water like an eagle catches a fish. However,

vines and the guys’ shirts. “Clint, can you get to the

descent-sized rock and attached it to one end of the vine.

caught it, we rushed to just below where

we secured our ends on opposite sides of the river, we watched

ahold before they plummeted to

returned. However, the farmers

their dragons healing them and why did they let this happen?”

hand through his hair, “I honestly