**Avery** At first, being marked scared me, because I am still coming to grips with what I am, as well as everything that has happened to me. Regina wants to remain hidden, and I want her to as well, because something just doesn't feel right. We don't resemble any of the dragons here or their humans. Maybe it is because of the Mother’s Mark on our upper inner thigh, or perhaps it is something else. All we know for sure is that the Trio are our mates. I nod to the brothers, signaling to them, I am ready to mark them as mine. I hold up my index finger to my lips. I watched it turn into a metallic shimmering talon. I don't know how long Regina can keep it looking this way without revealing more of her rare coloration, so I kiss it before I start to blow on it. My breath becomes a teal flam

