Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Avery**

Once we were out of the In-Between, that odd feeling evaporated quicker than dew on a hot summer’s morning. We must be getting closer to our destination because I can feel both their nervousness and excitement. Why are they

agitated? This day was their idea. I will never understand guys.

Clint put his hands over my eyes. “Close your eyes and keep them closed,” he ordered.

“Avery, open up the glove compartment, but no peeking!” Conner said. I did as instructed. “Good girl, now feel for the

silk necktie. That is it. Pull it out and close the glove box. Now hold up the tie.” As I did so, Clint grabbed the tie from me

and secured it over my eyes.

I sighed. “Is this necessary?” They both answered that it was. I was not left sitting in the dark for long before I felt the car

come to a stop and my door opened. I was scooped up. I recognized both the feel of his strong arms and his scent

instantly. “Cassius.”

He chuckles, “Yes, little mate. I missed you, but I smell that you could not wait for me to be able to join you.”

“I…I,” I stammered, not knowing what to say or if I should apologize.

Cassius kissed me as he carried me. “Avery, we all feel that pull. It grows stronger, not just by the day but by the minute we spend with you. Besides, your detour gave me time to make sure everything was perfect.”

I feel right now is damn close. He sat me down and I felt a slight swaying.

makeshift blindfold, I was overwhelmed by what I saw. I am standing on the

It has a sleek profile giving it a very modern aesthetic.

ample seating, a dining area, and lots of open space. Above me is even more

Cassius takes my hand and leads me to what they

a jasmine flower. I put

the petal-covered

each down on one knee. Cassius is holding a ring in his hand which he takes apart and hands a piece

his brothers. I stare with my hands over my mouth. Conner

you today’ and has both my name and Caleb’s on it. Avery, we love both you and

forevermore. Will

raced and my body trembled. Conner stood up and kissed me passionately before he turned me to face Clint who took

You both are the only females

of the tomorrows that have yet to come. This ring

and Carter’s names on it. So Avery, will you

diamond in the ring shine a myriad of colors. Tears of joy began to leak from my eyes.

he slid the ring onto my finger. As

positioned me in front of

down his cheek as he took my left hand. “Avery, I know that

and I love you not just with our hearts but with our souls. The inscription

has both of our names on it because Asher and I will love you for an

us?”

face. “Yes, an eternity of yeses!” He slid the ring onto my finger. When it made contact with