Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Draven**

The air in the grand hall of the Balans estate is thick with the scent of polished mahogany and the faint, lingering aroma

of the evening’s dinner. Avery and our friends are gathered near the fireplace, our laughter echoing off the high ceilings

as we share stories and jokes. It looks like the Trio has forgiven and has forgotten our encounter with the Ancient One,

and for that I am thankful. Avery’s radiant smile lights up the room, her presence a beacon of warmth and camaraderie. I,

however, stand apart from the group, my sharp blue eyes scanning the room with calculated intent. I spot Jace standing

by the window, his slender frame bathed in the soft moonlight that spills through the stained glass. Jace’s silvery-blonde

braid glistens, and his violet eyes reflect the hues of the night sky. My lips curl into a faint, predatory smile as I approach,

keeping my movements deliberate and purposeful.

“Jace,” I said, my voice smooth and low, cutting through the background chatter. Jace turns, his expression polite but

guarded, his hands clasped loosely in front of him. “May I have a word?”

Jace’s gaze flickers briefly to Avery and the others before settling back on me. “Of course,” he replies, his tone formal yet

tinged with a hint of curiosity. “Shall we step outside?”

I nod, and we move toward the terrace, our footsteps quiet on the marble floor. The night air is cool, carrying the faint

scent of blooming jasmine. I lean against the stone balustrade, my long black hair cascading over my shoulders like a

curtain of midnight. “I wanted to introduce you to someone,” I say, my eyes glinting with a mixture of mischief and

sincerity. “Rory. She’s… special. And I think she could be special to you as well.”

Jace’s brow furrows slightly, his violet eyes narrowing in confusion. “Rory? I’m not sure I understand.”

Before I can respond, a bold voice interrupts from the shadows. “You don’t need to understand, Jace. You just need to

feel.” Rory steps into the moonlight, her thin frame exuding a confidence that belies her youthful appearance. Her wolfish

features are accentuated by her sharp, playful smile. She wears a form-fitting dress that clings to her curves, her dark hair

cascading in loose waves down her back.

Jace’s eyes widen slightly, his demeanor shifting to one of shy curiosity. “Rory, is it? It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Rory saunters closer, her movements fluid and deliberate. “The pleasure’s all mine, Jace. Draven’s told me so much about

you.” Her gaze lingers on Jace’s delicate features, her expression softening. “You’re even more beautiful than he

described.”

Jace’s cheeks flush faintly, his hands twisting nervously in his braid. “Thank you. That’s… kind of you.”

I push away from the balustrade, stepping closer to Jace. “Rory’s not just here to meet you, Jace. She’s here to help us

explore something… deeper.” My voice drops to a whisper, my eyes locking with Jace’s. “The mating bond. Between you

and me. And perhaps… between the three of us.”

Jace’s breath hitches, his violet eyes widening in surprise. “The mating bond? But I thought… I mean, I never expected—”

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Rory places a gentle hand on Jace’s arm, her touch warm and reassuring. “Don’t overthink it, Jace. Just let it happen. Draven and I both sense it—you’re meant to be part of this. Part of us.”

Jace’s gaze flickers between me and Rory, his expression a mix of uncertainty and longing. I reach out, my fingers

brushing Jace’s cheek, my touch electric. “Trust me, Jace. Let go. Let yourself feel what’s between us.”

Jace closes his eyes, his breath shallow as he surrenders to the moment. My magic hums in the air, a subtle energy that

wraps around us like a warm embrace. Rory steps closer, her presence grounding, her scent mingling with the night air.

“Kiss him,” she whispers, her voice a seductive command. “Show him what you feel.”

I do not hesitate. I lean in, my lips capturing Jace’s in a kiss that is both tender and hungry. Jace gasps softly, his hands

coming up to clutch at my shoulders as he melts into the embrace. My kiss is a promise, a declaration of desire and

devotion. My tongue traces the seam of Jace’s lips, coaxing them apart, their breaths mingling as they deepen the kiss.

Rory watches, her eyes gleaming with approval, as Jace’s resistance crumbles. She steps closer, her hands sliding up

Jace’s sides, her touch light but insistent. Jace shivers at her touch, his body responding instinctively as my kiss grows more fervent. My hands move to Jace’s waist, pulling him closer, our bodies pressing together in a dance of desire.

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“Join us,” I murmur against Jace’s lips, my voice thick with need. “Let us show you what this bond can be.”

Rory steps into the circle of our embrace, her hands roaming over Jace’s slender frame, her touch bold yet reverent.

Jace’s eyes flutter open, his gaze meeting hers as she presses a soft kiss to his neck. “You’re safe here,” she whispers, her

breath warm against his skin. “Let us take care of you.”

Jace nods, his body trembling with anticipation. My magic intensifies, a shimmering aura that envelops us, heightening

our senses and deepening our connection. Jace’s dragon heritage stirs within him, his violet eyes glowing with a soft,

iridescent light as his shifter instincts awaken. He feels my desire, Rory’s hunger, and his longing intertwine in a

symphony of emotion.

intensity as I

his voice barely above a whisper. “Ready for

smile is dark and knowing. “To be

his knees. “Let him, Jace. Let him mark you. It’s a gift, a

you

coming in short gasps

kneel before Jace, my hands cupping Jace’s face as I lean in,

mark will bind us, Jace. Body

closes his eyes, his body trembling with anticipation as my lips press to his skin. A surge of energy

from the point of contact, radiating through our entire being. The mark is subtle, a

is undeniable. Jace feels a shift within him,

in his

kneels beside us, her hands resting on Jace’s shoulders as she smiles softly. “Now it’s your turn, Jace.

him what you

his gaze meeting mine as he hesitates, his submissive nature warring

My smile is gentle, encouraging. “You can, Jace. I

his hands trembling as he reaches

them to my skin.

I gave him, but it is no less powerful. I gasp softly,

to the

glistening with unshed tears as she watches the tender exchange. “And now, Meg,”

softly, her gaze

a shadow passes overhead. A sleek, silver-scaled dragon descends, her

Meg, Jace’s dragon, lands gracefully on the terrace, her eyes

Jace’s. She approaches, her movements graceful, her head lowering as

scales, my magic intertwining with hers. “Mark him, Meg. Let

my shoulder, a faint glow emanating from the point of contact. I shudder, my body responding to the dual marks, the bonds of dragon and shifter intertwining in a powerful display of

her as she watches, her heart swelling with joy. “You’ve found your fated mate, Draven.

a

emotion. “For

to his feet, my arms wrapping around him

our bonds solidified, the

wings beating powerfully as she soars into the darkness, her presence

beauty of our union. Inside the estate, the laughter and chatter continue, but we remain

of our shared moment. Rory’s boldness softens as she

could be a part of this,” she murmurs, her voice

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his hands coming up to hold her close. “Me too. You’ve

them, my magic enveloping us in a protective cocoon. “We’re a family now. And

grows louder, mingling with whispers that carry on the night air. My sharp ears catch the words, my brow furrowing as I

dark. “Did

and Rory shake their heads, their expressions confused. “Hear what?” Rory asks, her voice laced

my eyes scanning the terrace before focusing on the open window

they’re planning something. They’re going to try to seduce Cassius, Clint, and

Avery’s with James.”

into fists at his sides. “That’s… that’s terrible. We can’t let

boldness returns, her lips curling into a mischievous smile. “Maybe we should teach

seduction

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my eyes glinting with a dangerous light. “Oh, I like the way you

unfinished

closer, my lips brushing his ear. “Let’s retire to our

you just how deep this

his body responding instinctively as he

her hand sliding into Jace’s, her

move toward the estate, the night air seems to

shadow. But for now, we are lost in our own world, our bond a beacon

our rooms close behind us, shutting out the rest of the world as we surrender to

a tangible force that heightens every touch, every

stir, his body responding to my dominance with a willingness

watches, her hands roaming over

my hands moving to the buttons

I murmur, my voice a husky whisper. “So perfect for

his slender frame exposed to my hungry gaze. Rory steps

up Jace’s sides, her touch light but insistent. “Let us pleasure you,

what it

anticipation as he surrenders to

desire. Rory’s lips

whispers, “Trust us, Jace. Let

our touch as my lips trail down his chest, my

slender frame a canvas for our desires. My gaze

hunger as I reach

his hands clutching at my shoulders as he shudders in response. Rory’s hands move to Jace’s

his neck. “Feel us, Jace,” she whispers, her

much we want you.”

deliberate, my fingers tracing the length of Jace’s arousal, my thumb brushing the tip in

Jace’s breath comes in short gasps, his body trembling on the

to Jace’s chest, her touch light but firm as she holds him steady, her lips brushing his ear. “Let

voice a seductive whisper. “Let us

open, his gaze meeting mine as he nods, his body surrendering to our touch. My lips

kiss that is both tender and hungry. Jace moans softly,

as he melts into the embrace, his body responding

need.

hands move lower, her fingers brushing the sensitive skin of Jace’s inner thighs, her

arching into her as

purpose that leaves no room

the three of them, their bodies pressed together in

around us, a tangible force that heightens every sensation,

instincts stir, his body responding to their touch with a ferocity that surprises even

brush Jace’s cheek, her breath warm against his skin as she whispers, “We’re

his body trembling on the edge of release as my touch grows more insistent, my fingers moving with a

lips trail down Jace’s chest, my hands moving to