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

too close,” James says, his voice tight as

“Are you

we can’t stay here. We need to get out of here before

tucking it securely into his belt. “Agreed. Let’s

move quickly, our steps silent as we retrace our path through the palace. My

We’ve secured the map, but the real challenge

before Victoria does will require all our skills and cunning. As they reach the safety of our chambers,

beside me, his hand finding mine.

voice

strength from his

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

smile fades, my gaze turning serious. “She won’t succeed.

turning gentle. “I know you won’t. But be careful. Victoria’s

at play

but I push the

I say, my

spread the map out on our table, its intricate

as he watches them work. “It’s a riddle,” James says, his brow

in plain sight, but the

widen as I study the map, my mind clicking into place. “The constellations. The artifact’s location corresponds

specific alignment of the

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