Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Cassius**

As Avery strolled through the woods with Draven, I felt it was the perfect time for my brothers and me to have a chat.

Rory was off shopping with Trisha, so it was just us. I couldn’t help but wonder if anyone else had noticed the change in

Avery and Regina.

Conner hesitated before saying, “Yeah, they were more assertive.”

Clint said, “They were quite adventurous once we reached the hotel.”

“It was like a whole new side of Avery emerged. Her magic was stronger than ever,” I added. “But she also seemed

troubled. Does anyone know why?”

Silence fell over the group as they all shook their heads. Suddenly, I heard Draven’s voice in my mind, reassuring me to be

prepared for whatever awaited us in Talos. His words only fueled my anxiety, leaving me more unsettled than before.

Draven has just informed me that we will be heading to Talos after Christmas, and he emphasized that we need to be

prepared for anything, I relay to my brothers.

“Do you think the King will refuse us entry?” Conner questions.

I shrug, uncertain. “While we have never had any issues with his tribe, our recent seclusion may have rubbed him the wrong way. And I can’t shake the feeling of tension between him and Avery at our Prom. Could his dragon have been the

one that attacked her as a child?

sake. She’s just starting to adjust

her senior and likely much stricter

known for his strictness, his unwavering authority, and

especially now that she is finally finding comfort in

**Clint**

have struck fear into my very core.

a single favorable thing about him. It matters not that he may have

for Avery is not a possession to be owned. She is a treasure, yes, but one that must willingly choose her

her limits? Absolutely. But I also understand the importance of respecting her

that King James possesses such understanding, especially considering his track record with women. We must prepare for the worst and

chance.

aided us, held a special fondness for Avery. I pondered

Talos, in hopes

look at my brothers and say, “I need

discovered that mysterious book beckoned to me and

tell Avery we were shopping for her Christmas

keeping her worry at

however, hesitated.

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unravel the secrets of Talos, even if it meant delving into multiple resources. I

**Conner**

The source of my unease stems

my own

being in this world.

feel like we are characters in a complex video game. Uncertain of who our allies are and