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

glimpses, leaving us to piece together the puzzle on our

am doing my best. This is

“I understand completely, just as you did when you freed me

you. How much did the

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

this bewildering journey,”

curve is undeniably steep, as I recall your warning that the dragon I had taken was

me now, as my soulmate is not of dragon descent,” I

“It is Rory, isn’t it?” she

fear she is not the only one.

resolve unwavering.

eyes and embraced me tightly. “I am grateful that she belongs to you because I hold her dear. However, she is concealing something, whether she is

concerns us all. It may be

a striking resemblance to me,” she

that lie before us. Now, do you wish to discover

if

is

kissed my cheek, expressing her desire for such knowledge. “I cherish

friendship,” she whispered.

embrace, feeling overwhelmed with gratitude. “Avery,

but have also provided me with a sense of belonging. For

uphold honesty and

despite

of King James Balans of

probed because I understand the unwavering

the Queen, I did not want to put you in a

lead to our downfall, which is why we

explain.

filled with determination. “I am willing to face the truth, even if it scares me