Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Avery**

We all joked, laughed, and danced the night away. The night that started out with my death ended up being the best

night of my life. How ironic is that? Trisha and I are in the bathroom freshening up when the door opens. I instantly cringe

because of what all used to happen to me in bathrooms because of the Hoity Hags. I let out the breath I was holding as

the three girls who entered chatted happily amongst themselves. One said hello to us as I was using Trisha’s lipstick. I

need to remember that tonight everything changed and the Hags would never return. I am free…I am finally free.

We exited the restroom and made it back to our group. I stopped and stared as Clint dangled his blue, black, and deep

purple tie in front of me. Cassius smirks as he says, “We have plans to worship our queen.”

As Clint ties his tie over my eyes he says, “Lights out.” I descended into darkness and the sounds around me began to

amplify. I know it was Conner who scooped me up this time because I can smell his cologne and I heard his breath catch

when he nuzzled his face in my hair. I know that we don’t have to worry about threats, but I still do. I know that my

Ravens will get everyone who they saw in those memories, but what if some elude them?

Corra has managed to remain alive all of this time and now she has amassed some power, but so have I. What if it isn’t

enough? I know that I need to stop thinking negative things like this, but it is a hard habit to break after all that’s

heal? Regina uses our link, “Avery, you are a survivor. You did

and are so strong now even without my influence. I am in awe of you.” She puffs her flame, it

“Altima has the last bit we need, I just know it. Soon Avery, very soon

I think she’s

my ring opens

I felt their touches all over my body. They stroked my hair,

and their fingers made their way up my thighs from under my skirt. I was on the

too because whenever I get

long the car comes to a

because I can hear his heartbeat and feel his hand

hear the sloshing of water. Where are we? He

a huge glass tank watching orcas swim.

like. Also, we will be sleeping

you ready to spend a night under

my other hand. “Avery, we are still in the

now at your disposal…even exclusive use

let’s

never

let’s continue celebrating firsts together.”

a wonderful family. I am so amazed

are now the men who would

walked around and looked at many different tanks. When we got to the orca area, we went out onto a

put on wetsuits. Conner grabbed a bucket and a whistle. “You

fun and amazing. I