Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Avery**

The prom is quickly approaching. So far, no one suspects that Draven is not an exchange student. I also see how the

Hoity Hags drool over him. I know that he won’t fully indulge them, but it still bothers me. I freed Draven. He is mine!

Fuck! Regina, seriously! She just shrugs. I don’t think I will ever understand a dragon’s possessive nature. Maybe it is

because I grew up with virtually nothing. I also know that I rushed for this prom to happen. I can’t shake that feeling, so I

have opted to face it head-on. Perhaps I will regret this decision but perhaps not.

If there can be a light in the darkness, there can be a good reason for this foreboding feeling. Trisha came up to me as I was putting stuff in my locker. The guys aren’t far, but they must keep an eye on Draven too. I know that we disguised

him well, but I still don’t want his true identity revealed until we know who is helping the Hags. I won’t shelter rats in MY

TRIBE! ‘Ugh, Regina, why are you so moody?’ I asked through our link. She puffs smoke and I try not to giggle. ‘I don’t

know. I just am,’ she responds. After a few moments, she says, ‘Is there something I could eat that would help? You know,

like how chocolate helps lift humans’ moods.’

I looked at Trisha. “Can dragons get PMS?”

She giggles. “Is Regina having mood swings?”

I sigh. “Fuck yes! She is trying to claim anyone we know.”

She squeezed my hand as she spoke softly, “She is nesting. You found your mates so her maternal instincts are kicking in.

have been told that certain foods can

distracted, and I want her to

were talking, Cassius came up and put his arms around my waist. “What are you ladies talking about?

and your date can meet us at the palace before prom.

my ear, “Asher

is

to need to appease all of our

egg.”

guys are the perfect couple. I know your brothers are good for her

isn’t there in the others yet. You two are my vote for prom king and

**Cassius**

that I look at Avery differently than my brothers do. I

have some. Regina so easily forgave us, but I feel as

me for what I did. I won’t stop trying to be better for her either. I just hope that

for feel undeserving. My mate deserves the world and

“Foods?” she asks.

in chemistry class. Certain foods contain compounds

GABA, possibly brightening your mood.

among others. We have some of that at the palace but there is one

fruit specifically. I

“Why red?” she inquires.

will fight inflammation and free radicals that cause

have. I think you should eat red and the regular too, given how special Regina is. If my mother were alive she could help you more than I can. But Avery, I am here for you

egg. I love you.”

a vacant classroom and fucked her if