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**

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

school

to quit the team

decided to walk home. We had been walking to and from school more often. I think

time together. We were almost to

us.

and a few of the other farmers went

nervously explained.

I was gasping for air. I look at The Trio,

wings emerged and rocketed me into the sky. We flew as swiftly as we could.

we neared a section

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

my mind as I closed my

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

I bolted upright and rushed in the direction of the noise. The Trio

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

farmers and Anton.”

water. There must be rapids nearby. I started running towards them and the guys followed

had to act fast. I saw a hand reach up out

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

farmer from the water like an eagle catches

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

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

to Clint. After Clint caught it, we rushed to

of the river, we watched

before they

safe, our dragons returned. However,

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

through his hair, “I honestly