Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**Avery**

Before I can respond, Donn vanishes, his form shifting into a raven in mid-air. The bird lets out a loud caw, flapping its

wings wildly as it darts between the guards. The men stumble, their attention drawn to the unexpected intruder.

“Now!” James shouts, seizing the moment. He lunges forward, his sword flashing as he engages the nearest guard. I

follow suit, my dagger slicing through the air as I target another.

The fight is chaotic, the space cramped and cluttered. I dodged a swing, my foot connecting with my opponent’s chest as

I sent him crashing into a bookshelf. I spin, my blade deflecting another attack, my movements fueled by adrenaline and

determination. James fights with precision, his strikes calculated and deadly. He disarms one guard, using the man’s own

sword against him before turning to assist me. Together, we are back-to-back, our bond unbreakable as we face our

enemies.

Donn reappears in human form, his hands raised as he weaves a spell. A burst of magic erupts from his palms, knocking

two guards off their feet. “Impressive, isn’t it?” he quips, his smirk never faltering.

The remaining guards hesitate, their eyes widening at the display of power. I seize the opportunity, my dagger finding its

mark as I disable the last of our opponents. The archives fall silent, the only sound our heavy breathing and the rustle of

close,” James says, his voice tight as he sheathes his sword. He turns to me,

you

still pounding. “I am. But we can’t stay here. We need to get out of here

his

path through the palace. My mind is racing,

secured the map, but the real challenge lies ahead. Deciphering its code and

our skills and cunning. As they reach

beside me, his hand finding mine. “We’ll figure

voice steady.

from his presence.

his arms crossed as he regards us with a knowing smile. “You two are quite the pair. It’s

fades, my gaze turning serious. “She won’t succeed. We won’t let her. I will

you won’t. But be careful. Victoria’s not the

forces at play you can’t

push the unease

ready,” I say, my voice firm.

out on our table, its intricate symbols

arms crossed as he watches

but the key to unlocking it lies

study the map, my mind clicking into

specific alignment of

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