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Chapter 31: Ajax

Author: Cooper
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Ajax

I gather food to take to the mountain, asking the servers if they can pack it in a flight-safe bag. Since there are so many of us who have a dragon form, they’ve created insulated bags that keep food hot or cold during flights.

While I wait, I look around, saying hello to friends. I notice that there is a lot more growling from the dragons tonight, probably because the elves all have that covetous look in their eyes. That’s how it always is when an elf claims a dragon, even if that elf is a hybrid. It’s the same with the werewolves, but they have the packhouse where they eat. Here, we’re stuck with the arrogant elves after a claim.

“Going somewhere, Ajax?” one of the elves asks as he walks up to get food.

“None of your business, Nesterin,” I say, more unfriendly than usual. The dragon in me doesn’t want to be claimed any more than a true dragon does. And since I have Avani’s DNA, I have quite the aversion to being claimed.

“I hope to one day know what it feels like to ride on the
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Who saw that coming?

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night_shade_enj
Finally a natural mating and marking ♡! Really hope this sets a trend and happens more for others moving forward. I don't think it should be seperate just for Pheonix, Kaylini was open to this way also, it doesn't have to be a show of fighting dominance/ submission.
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Richard Mintz
I thought it was going to go this way because there's no way Ajax would ever fought against his mate
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Anita E
I didn't see it coming but I'm so glad it's done. Such a great way to be claimed, don't you think Ajax?
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