Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Avery**

After my conversation with Draven, he imparted upon me a powerful spell. A part of me was eager to put it to the test,

while another part hesitated in fear. What if I am with egg? The consequences could be dire if King James is indeed my

destined mate. He may attempt to harm the unborn child or, worse yet, eliminate The Trio.

Draven has promised to instruct me in a concealment spell before our journey to Nightshade. I will rely on this spell once more when we venture to Talos. The stakes are high, and the fate of our mission hangs in the balance.

I lingered behind, allowing myself a moment of solitude to let the enchantment flowing within me settle. Draven had

emphasized the importance of staying rooted while casting spells, drawing from his own experience as a victim of his

town’s curse.

As I stood near the boundary, a peculiar scent wafted towards me. It bore a resemblance to Rory’s scent, yet it carried an

earthy and tainted undertone. Could this signify the presence of a werewolf encroaching upon our territory? I must

inform The Trio immediately.

“Where are Rory and Trisha?” I inquired as I entered the living room. The guys were all gathered together, undoubtedly

conspiring against me. However, I knew Draven wouldn’t divulge everything we had discussed.

“We sent them shopping,” Clint replied. “They should be back soon. Why do you ask?”

to keep it closed. I needed to track down

bewilderment. “I caught a strange scent near our eastern boundary,” I confessed

concern. “It wasn’t

into the woods?”

some extra peace to center myself after our spar,” I reply, trying to mask the truth. In reality, we

taught me a detection spell so I could discover if I was with

“This is exactly why I insisted that my brothers and Draven stay with you at

times.”

his hand, silencing Cassius’s anger. “Describe

and more sinister,” I confess, my voice trembling. “It was almost rotten, like the basement where the Hags once tried to end my

must go to the basement,”

sneak you there after

a crucial link to uncovering who

to Cora. We must strengthen Naga’s boundaries if Cora is

I ask, “Can I sense evil now that the Ravens have

and replies, “Perhaps, but regardless, we can use this newfound ability of yours to our advantage.

reason

suddenly screams as she rushes into the living room, throwing down her

over to her and envelop her in a tight embrace. I sense

we will not go

and our flames must

to

ever known. There may be traitors

uncover their identities.”

seat and strides towards us, his presence