Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Avery**

Things have gotten out of hand because of me and I need to rectify that. We will leave her with those slaves and any

decent person, including Rory’s loved ones. My friend will have her family and her happy ending. I will do my best to see

that every woman here does, except for Bethany and her friends. They are dead, they just don’t know it yet. I released

Bethany, who crumpled to the ground, coughing and sputtering. Without hesitation, I turned to the chained females, my

hands trembling as I worked to free them. “You’re safe now,” I murmured, my voice soft despite the rage still simmering

in my veins. Draven and Rory exchanged a glance, unspoken questions passing between them. This was no longer a

reconnaissance mission. It was a rescue, a rebellion, and they were in too deep to turn back. They will fight beside me. I

know using magic has to be our last resort because packs don’t possess magic, which is why they usually ally with

witches, at least the corrupt ones do.

As the females were freed, one of them, her face bruised and swollen, whispered, “Thank you… but there’s more. The

traitors in your tribe… they’re allied with Cora. The Hags’ parents… they’re the ones who sold us out.”

My blood ran cold. The Hags’ parents? I let them live. I should have killed them after I did their worthless children. Draven’s jaw tightened, his grip on his blade white-knuckled. “We’ll deal with them when we return. For now, we need to

get out of here.”

As the moon cast an eerie glow over the battlefield, the sound of snarling and howling filled the night air. The stench of

blood and sweat mixed with the earthy scent of fur as we clashed with the pack of fifty werewolves guarding their

enslaved female counterparts. Our weapons flashed in the moonlight as we fought tooth and nail, determined to free any

of those still trapped in chains. The ground trembled beneath us as our fierce battle raged on, each side unwilling to back

down. Despite our exhaustion and wounds which will heal quickly, we pressed on with unwavering determination,

refusing to let these innocent creatures suffer any longer. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, we emerged victorious,

but not unscathed. Our bodies were bruised and battered, our minds haunted by the violence we had witnessed. But in

blood and dirt, we knew that our struggle had

that we killed every last evil wolf and invited those worthy to Naga. I told them that I would give

their future. I used my link to tell my mates how many to expect

prepared to leave, a chilling howl echoed through the forest, followed

emerged from the

one of them sneered, her

heart sank. We were cornered, outnumbered, and the night was far from

ready. “Looks like we’re not

their movements synchronized, their intentions clear. My hand tightened around my dagger,

but this new threat loomed larger, more

thoughts were a whirlwind of fear and determination.

lives.

is no alternative, we have to

The beast’s gaze shifted to

Draven, then back to the beast. “What if… what if we offer a moment of pleasure? A moment

shared power? It’s not a life, but it’s something

beast’s eyes narrowed, its

the tremor in her hands. “Avery, Draven, and I…

that’s unique, powerful. If we… if we come together, if we share that power with you, would

gaze swept over the three of us, its expression unreadable. “A risky proposition. But…

was suggesting, and it was

have to forgive me because we have no

dark but

this: if your offering is not sufficient, the price

closer to each other, our hands brushing, our gazes

we knew the risks. But in that moment, as we prepared

had

a mixture of hunger and curiosity. The chamber seemed to hold its breath, the only sound

rhythmic drip of water.

then, in a surge of shared desire, shared power, we came together. My

a kiss that was fierce, desperate. Draven’s hands roamed over my body, his

our connection deepening with every

eyes closed, her breath coming in short gasps, joined us, her

to shimmer, to pulse with energy, as our powers intertwined, our

expression intense as it watched the scene unfold. The chamber was

our moans, our

reached