"I didn't stutter, princess," Alex said, "But maybe you got some water in your ears, so I'mma tell you one more time. I'll speak really slow, just so you understand. You. Send. Your. Boytoy. After. Me. Or. He. Do. That. On. His. Own?" He watched as Ashton was walking around the pool and he kept getting the impression that his presence made the dragon uncomfortable. Sure, he suspected he might scare the dragon but Alex never had that affect on anyone before.
Ever.
It was hard not to relish it, even if it was for just a moment. To make the big jerks anxious. But instead he just rolled his eyes, "Whatever, I don't think he needed your permission. You probably need his to do what you want."