river wanted this-in fact, he'd paid for it. getting a dragon companion was a privilege. having left the family business and made a name for himself as a sports agent, he was in the position to afford that privilege.charlie, the little dragon he loved on sight, was going to complete his life. charlie would be a true and constant friend, assuaging that little bit of loneliness even his italian family couldn't.the dragonkin club assigned aaron as river's mentor, teaching him the requirements for a successful dragon companionship bond. so what if aaron was incredibly handsome and accomplished? still reeling from a failed relationship, aaron was clearly not looking to meet someone, which was fine; river didn't want a relationship, either. the little dragon would be enough companionship for his busy life.but when river isn't a quick study, aaron must engage in advanced tutelage, and every day the three spend together makes it harder to imagine removing any piece from the puzzling found family they've unwittingly created.