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?”

reopening our mindlink, but ultimately decided to keep it closed. I needed to track down

me with bewilderment. “I caught a strange scent near

expression filled with concern. “It wasn’t there

into the woods?”

to center myself after our spar,” I reply, trying to mask the truth. In

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

“This is exactly why I insisted that my brothers and

times.”

his hand, silencing Cassius’s anger.

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

to the basement,” Draven

can sneak you there

says, “Avery, this could be a crucial link to uncovering

We must strengthen Naga’s boundaries if Cora is

evil now that the Ravens have

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

is all the more reason to pay a

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

tight embrace. I sense her heart racing, but as our

with her, I declare, “Rory, we will not go as ourselves. Our true

our flames must

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

may be traitors within

uncover their identities.”

on his face, he rises from his seat and