Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

*Draven**

I was desperate to have a private conversation with Avery, away from prying ears. As I walked with Rory, I couldn’t shake

the feeling that something was amiss. I had noticed a change in Avery and The Trio ever since the Ravens intervened to

put an end to the Hags. But now, I couldn’t help but wonder how much of that outcome was orchestrated by the Ravens

themselves. Avery’s newfound magic was growing stronger by the day, and I feared that even I might not be able to help

her control it.

Finally, when we were a safe distance from the palace, I turned to Avery. I knew I had to broach the subject delicately.

“You and The Trio are now fully bonded,” I began. “Conner’s confession was the final piece of the puzzle.”

Avery’s face lit up with a soft smile. “I used to dream about them,” she admitted. “I never imagined they could love me

before my transformation.”

I squeezed her hand reassuringly. “They all did, including their dragons. They were just confused before, but now they

understand. You were destined to be together.”

“But why do I still feel incomplete?” Avery asked, her voice filled with longing.

“Because there is another out there for you,” I replied, my tone filled with drama. “You have seen him in your dreams, felt

his presence. The only thing left is to feel his touch, to know that he is truly yours.”

Avery gasped, and I couldn’t help but chuckle at her reaction. Our friendship has grown so close, she’s like a little sister to me now. “Avery, you are not just Nagas Queen; you are the Queen of Queens, and perhaps even more. I wish my visions

but as we both know, they only offer glimpses, leaving us to piece

am doing my best. This is all

you did when you freed me from Blackbriar.

How much did the Ravens assist

heat of the moment, I believed they had done everything for me. But now, doubts linger in my mind. Perhaps they merely served

bewildering journey,”

curve is undeniably steep, as I recall your warning that the dragon I had taken was not meant for

meant has dawned upon me now, as my soulmate is not of dragon descent,”

is

fear she is not the only one. Talos beckons me, and I must heed the call,”

resolve unwavering.

belongs to you because I hold her dear. However, she is concealing something, whether she is aware of it or not. We

may be the key

striking resemblance to

will unravel the mysteries that lie before us. Now, do you wish to

“What if

the time is right?”

such knowledge. “I cherish you and am

friendship,” she whispered.

feeling overwhelmed with gratitude. “Avery, it is I who should

have also provided me with a sense

from debts as long as we uphold honesty and loyalty, that is my main concern,” Avery declares, her

despite her

I delved into the history of King James Balans of Talos. Tim

chuckle. “I only probed because I understand the unwavering loyalty

easily command him as the Queen, I did not want to put you in

could lead to our downfall, which is why we must journey to Talos after Christmas,”

explain.

nods in agreement, her voice filled with determination. “I am willing to face the truth, even if it scares me