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**

the coronation, but we have not graduated yet. Once

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

to quit the team than

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

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

us.

free and Anton and a few of the other

nervously explained.

the word river, I felt a chill and as if I was gasping for air. I look at The Trio, “No time to

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

neared a section of the river, the

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

mind as I closed

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

in the direction of the noise. The Trio followed me

onto the bank. Conner said, “I will

farmers and Anton.”

rapids nearby. I started running

had to act fast. I saw a hand reach up out of the water. “The falls,

let Regina out. Asher and Carter joined her as

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

vines and the

attached it to one end of the

Clint. After Clint caught it, we rushed

river, we watched as the last

ahold before they plummeted

were safe, our dragons returned. However, the farmers weren’t

why

through his