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

doing my best. This is all

you

you. How much did the

me. But now, doubts linger in my mind. Perhaps they merely served as

bewildering journey,” Avery

that the dragon

has dawned upon me now, as my soulmate is not of

“It is Rory, isn’t it?”

fear she is not the only one. Talos beckons me, and I

resolve unwavering.

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

secret that concerns us all. It may be the key to the mysterious man with

resemblance to

before us. Now, do you

to know. “What if I were to teach you

is right?”

cheek, expressing her desire for such knowledge. “I cherish you and am

friendship,” she whispered.

overwhelmed with gratitude. “Avery,

me but have also provided me with a sense of belonging. For that, I will forever be in

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

through despite

the history of King James Balans

probed because I understand the unwavering loyalty a Beta

the Queen, I did not want to put you in a difficult position. Cora poses a greater threat

our downfall, which is why we must journey

explain.

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