I had no idea s*x would feel this good. I mean, I trusted Ajax, that’s why I gave myself to him. But everything I ever heard is that the first time is painful. ‘I healed you as quickly as you tore, probably faster,’ Phoenix says, giving me pause. ‘You healed me?’ ‘Of course. I didn’t want you hurt and I knew once I called to Ajax’s dragon that he would answer.’ ‘What did happen?’ I ask, just as Ajax lifts his head, propping his head on his hand as he looks at me, rubbing the area above my chest that is sore. “I submitted to you,” he says, looking up at me. “I’m your dragon now. No one can ever claim me.” “But you said ...” He shrugs. “Phoenix, care to explain?” “It was mutual submission,” she says. I frown, what does that mean? “Yeah, what does that mean?” he asks. “Wait! You can

