Hidden Flame: Bound to the Triplet Dragon Kings

**AVeryr*

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

My eyes

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

voice

steady despite the gravity of the situation.

James, his muscular frclad 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. | ignore his doubt, my focus unwavering as | 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, | 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 frclad 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, | 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.”

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

Raven?” he

exclaims, his voice tinged with disbelief. | chuckle softly, a hint of pride in my voice. “I don’t just know one, |

know them

all—I freed them. And Donn here? He's my favorite.”

As the tension in the room eases slightly, Donn’s smirk deepens. “Flattery will get you everywhere, my dear,” he

teases,

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

save. Shall we?”

| nod, my expression turning serious as | gesture for Donn to join us at the small table in the center of the room.

James,

still processing 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 long legs crossing at

the ankles.

“Victoria's been amassing power, hasn't she?” | begin, my voice low and steady. “We need to know her next

move, and more importantly, we need to stop her before she can execute it.”

Donn leans forward, his elbows resting on the table as he steeples his fingers. “The queen’s ambitions are no

secret, but

her methods are as shadowy as the night sky. She's been forging alliances with lesser houses, promising them

power and

protection in exchange for their loyalty. But her true strength lies in her ability to manipulate and control.”

James grunts, his green eyes flashing with determination. “We can’t let her consolidate her power any further.

We need to

strike at the heart of her operation, disrupt her plans before they cto fruition.”

My lips press into a thin line as | consider our options. “We'll need to gather more information. Donn, can you

infiltrate

her court? Find out what she’s planning?”

Donn’s smirk returns, his void-like eyes glinting with a dangerous light. “Infiltrate? My dear, | can do more than

that. | can

becher shadow, her confidant, her most trusted advisor. By the tshe realizes what's happening, it'll be

too late.”

James raises an eyebrow, a hint of admiration creeping into his voice. “You're that confident in your abilities?”

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else. Happy reading! Donn'’s laughter is low and velvety, sending a shiver down James's spine. “Confidence is my

middle name, King. And

besides, | owe Avery a debt. She freed my kind, and | intend to repay her in full. Plus, | like her. You? | am still

unsure

about.”

As the conversation continues, the room grows warmer, the tension giving way to a sense of camaraderie and

shared

purpose. My mind races with the possibilities, my strategic mind already plotting our next moves. James, though

still

processing the revelation about my connection to the Ravens, feels a surge of determination. With Donn’s help,

we just

might stand a chance against Victoria.

But as the night wears on and our plans take shape, a shadow of uncertainty lingers. Victoria is a formidable foe,

and her

reach is long. They know that their mission is far from over, and that the true test of their resolve is yet to come.

As Donn

prepares to depart, his dark eyes meet mine, and a silent understanding passes between us. “I'll send word as

soon as |

have something,” he promises, his voice low and intense.

I nod, my expression grateful. “Be careful, Donn. Victoria's not one to underestimate.”

With a final smirk, Donn vanishes into the night, leaving us alone in the chamber. The silence between us is

comfortable,

a testament to the bond we share. James turns to me, his green eyes searching my face. “You never cease to

amaze me,”

he murmurs, his voice thick with emotion.

My lips curve into a soft smile as | reach out to take his hand. “We're in this together, James. No matter what

happens, we'll face it side by side.” As our fingers intertwine, the tension of the night melts away, replaced by a

sense of unity and

purpose. We know that the road ahead will be treacherous, but with each other, and with allies like Donn, we are

ready to

face whatever challenges lie ahead. But as we stand there, hand in hand, a whisper of doubt creeps into my

mind. What if

Victoria is more powerful than we anticipated? What if our plans fail, and we are left vulnerable to her wrath? The

thought sends a shiver down my spine, but | push it aside, focusing instead on the strength of our bond and the

determination that burns within us.

word

word

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