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**

feels odd being back at school after the coronation, but we have not graduated yet. Once we

stay after school and

team

home. We

more time together. We were almost to the palace gates when Momma

us.

free and Anton and a few of the other farmers went after

nervously explained.

she said the word river, I felt a chill and as if I was gasping

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

up to us. As we neared a section of the river, the other two brothers joined us. We descended as

the ground, we began to look for

my mind as I closed

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

rushed in the direction of the noise. The Trio followed

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

farmers and Anton.”

rapids nearby. I started running

we got there, I knew that I had to act fast. I saw a hand reach up out

let Regina out. Asher and Carter joined her as they flew over the raging

farmer from the water like an eagle catches

out of vines and the guys’ shirts. “Clint, can you

I found a descent-sized rock and attached it to one end of the vine. I gave the stone to

caught it, we rushed to

the river, we

they plummeted to

were safe, our dragons returned. However, the farmers weren’t healing. Something is wrong.

why

hand through his