My Phoenix Chose Another Mage, So I Chose the Rejected Dragon

Low-level mage Elara spent everything to save Lucien, an unwanted phoenix. He repays her with burns, insults, and affection for a noble mage. She ends their trial bond and chooses Kael, a dragonkin with unawakened blood facing the deadly Blackmoor Trial Grounds. Beneath his intimidating appearance, he is gentle—and grateful she chose him. As they build a home together, Lucien realizes what he has lost. But Elara no longer wants the love she once begged him to give.