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.

my gaze burning with intensity

swallows, his voice barely above a whisper.

is dark and knowing. “To be marked. To be

“Let him,

tie you together

in his chest, his breath coming in short gasps as

Jace, my hands cupping

bind

closes his eyes, his body trembling with anticipation as my lips press to his skin.

of contact, radiating through

into Jace’s skin, but its presence is undeniable. Jace feels a shift within him, a deep, primal

in

as she smiles softly.

what you

mine as he hesitates, his submissive nature warring with

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

a deep breath, his hands trembling as he reaches out

of fire magic coursing through his fingertips as he presses them to my skin.

less powerful. I gasp softly, my eyes closing as I lean into the touch, my

to the bond being

tears as she watches the

softly, her gaze

momentarily as a shadow passes overhead. A sleek, silver-scaled dragon

lands gracefully on the terrace,

matches Jace’s. She approaches, her movements graceful,

my magic intertwining with hers. “Mark him,

close as she presses her snout to my shoulder, a faint glow emanating from the point of contact. I shudder, my body responding to

her hands clasped in front of her as she watches, her heart swelling with joy. “You’ve found your fated

meeting Rory’s, his expression a mix

thick with emotion. “For helping

around him in a tight embrace. “You’re welcome, love. This

three of us stand together, our bonds solidified, the night air seems to

to the sky, her wings beating powerfully as she

the strength and beauty of our union. Inside the estate,

the intimacy of our shared moment. Rory’s boldness softens as

glad I could be a part of this,” she murmurs,

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“Me too. You’ve given me

enveloping us in a protective cocoon.

our bodies pressed together, the sound of laughter from inside grows louder, mingling with whispers that carry on the night air. My sharp ears

turning dark. “Did you hear

confused. “Hear what?” Rory asks, her

terrace before focusing on the open window where the voices

They’re going to try to seduce Cassius, Clint, and Conner

Avery’s with James.”

eyes widen in shock, his hands balling into fists at his sides. “That’s… that’s terrible.

lips curling into a mischievous smile. “Maybe we should teach

real seduction

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glinting with a dangerous light. “Oh, I

unfinished

gaze turns to Jace, my desire palpable as I pull him closer, my lips brushing his ear. “Let’s retire to our rooms.

show you just how

shivers at the words, his body responding instinctively as he nods, his violet

sliding into Jace’s, her presence a reminder of the trio’s

seems to

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

rest of

My magic swirls around us, a tangible force that heightens every touch, every

responding to my dominance with a willingness that borders on eagerness.

she watches, her hands roaming over Jace’s body, her touch

down Jace’s neck, my hands moving to the buttons of his tailored

Jace,” I murmur, my voice

his slender frame exposed to my

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

what it means to be

nods, his body trembling with anticipation as he surrenders to our touch. My hands move to Jace’s waist,

in a dance of desire. Rory’s lips brush Jace’s cheek, her breath warm against

whispers, “Trust us, Jace. Let

his eyes, his body arching into our touch as my lips trail down his

leaving Jace exposed, his slender frame a

dark with hunger as I

he shudders in response. Rory’s

soft kiss to his neck. “Feel us, Jace,” she whispers, her voice a hypnotic command. “Feel

much we want you.”

length of Jace’s arousal, my thumb brushing the

body trembling on the

hands move to Jace’s chest, her touch light but firm as

voice a seductive whisper. “Let us take you

his

a kiss that is

as he melts into the embrace, his body responding

need.

of

Jace shivers at her touch, his body arching into her as Draven’s lips trail down his neck, his hands moving

a purpose that leaves no room

room seems to fade away, the only reality the three of them,

tangible force

his body responding to their touch with a ferocity that surprises

her breath warm against his skin as she whispers,

on the edge of release as my touch grows more insistent, my fingers

Jace’s frame. My lips trail down Jace’s chest, my hands moving