Vex, the little baby dragon, launched himself into my arms. Apparently, he was coming along for the ride. Adriana held her hands out. “Isn’t that the cutest thing? What’s its name?” Sil and I both huffed at her calling the baby the cutest thing. “This is Vex. He’s been vexing me almost as much as you, sweet nemesis.” I gently placed him in her arms, monitoring her shiver. “If you bite my intended,” I warned him, “I will bite you back harder, Vex. Understood?” The little dragon nudged me with its head. Charmer. Is our fine lady secure? Adriana nodded, then nestled into my chest, the little
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