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?”

decided to keep it closed. I

“I caught a strange

wasn’t

into the woods?”

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

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

I insisted that my brothers and

times.”

Cassius’s anger. “Describe it,”

“It was almost rotten, like the basement

to the basement,” Draven

can sneak you there after school,”

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

strengthen Naga’s boundaries if Cora is

ask, “Can I sense evil now

can use this newfound ability of yours to our

all the more reason to pay a visit to

she rushes into the living room, throwing down her bags in her wake, “No, no you can’t! Alpha Warwick will kill

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

eyes with her, I declare, “Rory, we will not go as

flames must stay

to conceal her

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

uncover their identities.”

from his seat and strides towards us, his presence commanding attention. With a