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

“I caught a strange

wasn’t there when

into the woods?”

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

so I could discover if I was

why I insisted that my brothers and Draven stay

times.”

hand, silencing Cassius’s

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

the basement,” Draven declares

can sneak you there after school,” Clint

could be a crucial link to uncovering who the rats

must strengthen Naga’s

sense evil now that the Ravens have

but regardless, we can use this newfound ability of yours to our

all the more reason to

rushes into the living room, throwing down her

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

with her, I declare, “Rory, we will not

our flames must stay

acknowledging Avery’s unparalleled ability to conceal

any witch or warlock I’ve ever known. There may be traitors within your pack aligning with Cora,

uncover their identities.”

seat and strides towards us, his presence commanding