For everyone who doesn't like it, what a shame..
Illian lived a lonely life and what kept her going is her good heart and love for people she cares about. Then she met this boy who I think she greatly sympathize with which is Jules and that boy looked up to Illian until that adoration becomes romance and making him obsessed with her. This is fantasy fiction so of course the male lead is non-human-human. Dragons are known for being obsessive hence that also explains why Jules can't move on.
Female lead's so reasonable. She turned down Jules because Jules is a kid she practically RAISED. Also she's not accepting the fact that she's fallen for Jules cuz he is abnormally infatuated with Illian Heinrich. Jules would rather kms and the others that caused Illian's death than live for himself or without her.
About Eric, he is also well written I hope Eric realizes his worth and have more boundaries like the Blonde friend.
We need a good character development for Jules cause he feels like an asylum patient even if he is half dragon, give him some self worth! my guy is a sad case.
I'm sorry if I have offended anyone with this comment but hey this is my opinion, you can share yours too so please let's respect each other. It's not like I'm spreading hat3 comment^^