Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

Chapter 130-3

**Avery**

“Take care of him,” I instruct, standing to make way. The healer kneels beside Jace, his hands moving efficiently as he

assesses the butler’s injuries.

James pulls me aside, his expression grim. “This changes everything. If someone’s after a key, it could be related to

Victoria’s plans. We need to figure out what it is and where it’s hidden.”

I nod, my mind already turning over the possibilities. “Donn could help. He knows the palace better than anyone. Maybe

he’s heard something about a key.”

James’s eyes narrow. “We’ll find him. But first, we need to secure Jace. He’s not safe here.”

I agree, my heart is heavy with worry. Jace is more than just a butler—he’s a friend, a confidant, and now, a target. I watch

as the healer helps him to his feet, his arm draped around the man’s shoulders for support.

“We’ll take you to your chambers,” James says, his voice firm. “You’ll be safer there.”

Jace nods weakly, his eyes meeting mine. “Thank you, Your Majesty. I’m sorry… I failed to protect you.”

“You didn’t fail,” I assure him, squeezing his hand. “You’re alive, and that’s what matters. Rest now. We’ll handle the rest.”

As they escort Jace from the throne room, my mind is a whirlwind of questions and fears. Who attacked him? What is this

key they’re after? And how does it tie into Victoria’s plans? The answers feel just out of reach, but I know one thing for

feels different now, the air heavy with unease. I

lurks in every shadow. I glance at James, seeing

that she feels

if reading my thoughts. “And we’ll get to the bottom of

Together. It’s a promise, a vow, and a source of strength. But

help but wonder if it will be enough. I also need to check in on the others. I haven’t

the Trio sleeping when we arrived. The day unfolds in a blur of activity. James and

to the palace’s hidden library, a place

his lap, though his eyes are trained

ghost,” Donn remarks, his tone

the truth,

on pleasantries. “Jace was attacked. Someone’s after a key. Do

key, you

be related to an ancient artifact,

sharp. “What kind of artifact? And why would

glinting with a knowing light. “Rumor has it, it’s a relic from the time

grant immense power to whoever possesses

it for years.”

be unstoppable to most

to find it first. And I

“There’s an old map, hidden in the archives.

easy. The

“We’ll get it. No matter what it

am starting to like you, James. Very well, let’s go. But

as we navigate the palace’s labyrinthine

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