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?”

contemplated reopening our mindlink, but ultimately decided to keep it closed.

bewilderment. “I caught a strange scent near

his eyebrows, his expression filled with concern. “It wasn’t there when I was with you. Did

into the woods?”

extra peace to center myself after our spar,” I reply, trying to mask the

so I could discover if I was

insisted that my brothers and Draven

times.”

raises his hand, silencing Cassius’s anger. “Describe it,”

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

must go to the

there after

and says, “Avery, this could be a crucial link to uncovering who the rats are,

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

evil

regardless, we can use this newfound ability of

is all the more reason to pay a visit to

living room, throwing down her bags in her wake, “No,

embrace. I

declare, “Rory, we

flames must

agreement, acknowledging Avery’s unparalleled ability to conceal her true nature. “Avery can

There may be traitors within your pack aligning with Cora,

uncover their identities.”

rises from his seat and strides towards