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**

back at school after the coronation, but we have not graduated yet. Once we do, our official duties

a bit of jealousy between The Trio but it has lessened. I now stay after school and watch football practice. The coach lets me

the team than Coach

nice fall evening so we decided to walk home. We had

so that we all can spend more time together. We were almost to the palace gates when Momma

us.

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

nervously explained.

said the word river, I felt a chill and as if I was gasping for air. I look at The Trio,

emerged and rocketed me into the sky. We

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

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

mind as I closed

but that’s not what I was listening for.

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

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

farmers and Anton.”

There must be rapids nearby. I started running towards them

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

I yelled as I let Regina out. Asher and Carter joined

like an eagle catches a

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

rock and attached it to one end of the

throw it to Clint. After Clint caught it, we rushed to just below where the men

of the river, we watched as the last few men including

ahold before they plummeted

returned. However, the farmers weren’t healing. Something is wrong.

them and why did they let

through his hair, “I honestly don’t