Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Avery**

Mara stands beside me and directs everyone’s gazes to the images being reflected from the fountain’s surface onto the

ceiling. “Heidi used my coin to make her wish. She wanted to be desired above all others. She wanted to be the ultimate Queen. Avery, do you wish for her to have an abrupt fate or a prolonged one?” she asks.

I don’t have to think about this. Heidi never once showed remorse so why should I? She could have defied them because

they weren’t her family or rulers. I won’t spare her an ounce of suffering because I won’t ever forgive her. “Make her suffer

and make it good,” Regina and I both growled as my mates held me.

Mara held in a giggle. She waves her hand as she says, “Our Queen has ruled. Heidi, your wish will be granted and you will face and feel the consequences of that wish.”

**Heidi**

No, this can’t be happening. Avery was dead. How can she be here and more powerful than before? She was stabbed

with two poisoned Dragon Blades. Cassius is alive too and now somehow The Ravens have been resurrected too. Corra

assured us that they would never return. I should have never listened to my parents and the rest. I should have just left Naga and never looked back. Now I am kneeling on the cold hard floor as all of my memories are broadcast for all to see.

Then that Raven, said something about consequences for my wish. It is becoming obvious that I will die tonight. I regret

ever siding with Corra.

Avery had a mirror appear in front of me. The female Raven says, “Behold what being envious of beauty will get you.” I

saw myself standing on a stage about to declare my mate.

beside Avery. She nods. Tim bows before

He waves his hand and it throws her back.

my dragon’s hearts break and souls shatter. He looks to Avery, “Thank you, my Goddess, my

“Heidi, you could

aided in my abduction and left me for dead. I died but my Goddess saved me as

accepting you as a mate. I hope

I had. He stood behind me as I was forced to watch

hair began to lighten and frizz before it fell out. My fingers began

started to sink in. My skin began to sag as every bone in my body became more visible.

her smug smile as she whispers something to Tim. Did they know that this would happen?

for a long

body. My feet begin to curl causing my heels to fall off and click on the floor. No

glint as she brandishes the Dragon Blade. “Had I

would have died when you three first tried to kill me.

dragon through her skull. At least it was quick, but I won’t be as fortunate. More pain wracked

side. My bones cracked and broke like

Avery shook her head no. I should have

am thankful that I

infiltrate all tribes when she should

Avery is too powerful and Corra as well as all who follow

barely able to see my hideous reflection. I faintly hear Jessica and Lenore beg for forgiveness and to

me though. Some fucking friends I had. Fuck my life! Fuck everything! Avery leans down, “You

lack integrity. Too bad it took death

to be wanted and to be beautiful

**Avery**

Too bad I lost that towards The Hags after the first time that