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?”

our mindlink, but ultimately decided to keep it closed. I

with bewilderment. “I caught a strange scent near

wasn’t there when I was

into the woods?”

spar,” I reply, trying to mask the truth. In

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

growls, his frustration evident. “This is exactly why I insisted that my brothers

times.”

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

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

to the basement,”

sneak you there after

a crucial link

strengthen Naga’s boundaries if

evil now

can use this newfound

all the more reason to pay a

her bags in her wake, “No, no

embrace.

eyes with her, I declare, “Rory, we will

flames must stay

ability to conceal her true

witch or warlock I’ve ever known. There may be

uncover their identities.”

from his seat and strides towards us, his presence