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.”

gasps, his eyes widening in shock as he takes in the man before him. “A Raven? Avery,

a hint of pride

freed them. And Donn here? He’s

eases slightly, Donn’s smirk deepens. “Flattery

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

nod, my expression turning serious as I gesture for Donn to join us at

a seat beside me, his mind racing with questions. Donn, ever the enigmatic figure, settles gracefully into

power, hasn’t she?” I begin, my voice low and steady. “We need to know her next move,

table as he steeples his fingers. “The queen’s

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

their loyalty. But her true strength lies in her

“We can’t let her consolidate her power any further. We need

her operation, disrupt her

lips press into a thin line as I consider our options. “We’ll need to gather more information. Donn, can

court? Find out

dangerous light. “Infiltrate? My dear, I can

trusted advisor. By the time she realizes what’s happening, it’ll be

creeping into his voice. “You’re that confident in your

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

I intend to repay her in full. Plus, I like her. You? I am

about.”

room grows warmer, the tension giving way to a sense

with the possibilities, my strategic mind already plotting

connection to the Ravens, feels a surge of determination. With Donn’s

a chance against

shape, a