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?

“I hope not, for Avery’s sake. She’s just starting to adjust to being with us.

likely much stricter with women than

makes a valid point. King James is known for his strictness, his unwavering authority, and his

to let him break Avery, especially now that she is

**Clint**

just uttered have struck fear into my very

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

is not a possession to be owned. She is a treasure, yes, but one that must

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

James possesses such understanding, especially considering his track record with women. We must prepare for the worst and have a backup plan in place. The stakes are too high to

chance.

who aided us, held a special

join us on our journey to Talos, in hopes that his

brothers and say, “I need

beckoned to me and it could hold the

decided to tell Avery we were shopping for her Christmas

her. I bore the burden of keeping her worry at

however, hesitated.

uncover something we’re not prepared for?” Conner’s voice quivered

for the full experience. You

else. Happy reading!

I replied confidently. I was determined to unravel the secrets of Talos, even if it meant delving into

**Conner**

an overwhelming sense of anxiety. The source of my unease stems from my deep

for her are so intense that I would willingly sacrifice my own life for hers. She is

being in this world.

through this tumultuous journey, I can’t help but feel like we are characters in a complex video game. Uncertain of who our allies are and with