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,

my best. This is

you freed me

How much did the Ravens

now, doubts linger in my mind. Perhaps they merely served as a conduit for the power I required, acting as a

this bewildering journey,” Avery

that the

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

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

nodded solemnly. “Indeed, but I fear she is not the only one. Talos beckons me, and I must heed the

resolve unwavering.

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

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

a striking resemblance

the mysteries that lie before us. Now, do you wish to discover if you are with egg?” I

head, indicating she was not prepared to know. “What if I were

the time is right?” I

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

friendship,” she whispered.

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

liberated me but have also provided me with a sense

from debts as long as we uphold honesty and loyalty, that

through despite

James

probed because I understand the unwavering

I did not want to put you in a difficult position.

which

explain.

determination. “I am willing to face the truth, even if