Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Avery**

We stand side by side, our minds racing with the knowledge that Queen Victoria is plotting something sinister. My eyes

narrow in concentration, I turn to James with a determined expression. “I’m summoning a friend,” I declare, my voice

steady despite the gravity of the situation.

James, his muscular frame clad in finely crafted leather armor, raises an eyebrow, his bright green eyes flashing with a mix

of curiosity and skepticism. “A friend, huh? And what kind of friend can help us against the likes of Victoria?” he asks, his

tone laced with sarcasm. I ignore his doubt, my focus unwavering as I begin to chant softly, my hands moving in intricate

patterns through the air.

Moments later, a raven lands gracefully on the windowsill outside, its dark feathers glistening in the dim light. James

scoffs, his arms crossing over his broad chest. “I don’t see how a bird is going to help us,” he mutters, his frustration

evident. Unperturbed, I open the window with a swift motion, allowing the raven to enter. It perches between them, its

dark eyes gleaming with an intelligence that seems almost human.

In a flicker of movement, the raven transforms into a man, his tall, athletic frame clad in black leather. His long black hair

falls in straight strands, and his void-like eyes seem to pierce through the very souls of those he gazes upon. A smirk

plays on his lips as he regards James. “Daft King, I am no mere bird,” Donn declares, his voice smooth and laced with

amusement. Turning to me, he adds, “Darling, you’ve certainly gotten yourself into a pickle this time.”

eyes widening in shock as he takes in the man before him. “A

hint of pride in my voice. “I don’t

Donn here? He’s my

tension in the room eases slightly, Donn’s smirk

sparkling with mischief. “But enough of this banter. We have a queen to dethrone and a kingdom to save. Shall

I gesture for Donn to join us

the revelation about my connection to the Ravens, takes a seat beside me, his mind racing with questions. Donn, ever the enigmatic figure, settles gracefully into the chair opposite us, his

“We need to know her next move, and more importantly, we need to stop her before

he steeples his fingers. “The queen’s ambitions are no

as the night sky. She’s been forging alliances with lesser houses,

their loyalty. But her true strength lies

flashing with determination. “We can’t let her consolidate her

operation, disrupt her plans before they come

thin line as I consider our options. “We’ll need to gather more information. Donn,

out

glinting with a dangerous light. “Infiltrate? My dear, I can do more than that.

her confidant, her most trusted advisor. By the time she realizes what’s

admiration creeping into his voice. “You’re

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low and velvety, sending a shiver down James’s spine. “Confidence is my middle

a debt. She freed my kind, and I intend to repay her in full. Plus, I like her.

about.”

conversation continues, the room grows warmer, the tension giving way to a sense

strategic mind already plotting our next

Ravens, feels a surge of

a

the night wears on and our plans take shape, a shadow