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

only offer glimpses, leaving

“I am doing my best. This is all

when you freed me from Blackbriar. Speaking of which, I

for you. How much did

my mind. Perhaps they merely served as a conduit for the power I required, acting as a mere battery. If only

this bewildering journey,” Avery

recall your warning that the dragon I had

me now, as my soulmate is not of dragon

with understanding. “It is Rory, isn’t it?”

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

resolve unwavering.

embraced me tightly. “I am grateful that she belongs to you because I hold her

may be the key to the mysterious man with the piercing

a striking resemblance to

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

she was not prepared to know. “What if I

time is

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

friendship,” she whispered.

overwhelmed with gratitude. “Avery,

also provided me with a sense of belonging.

we uphold honesty and

through despite her young

the history of King James Balans of

the unwavering

did not want to put you in a difficult position. Cora poses a greater

our downfall, which is

explain.

“I am willing to face the truth, even if it scares me