Why does Gareth keep Leonardo instead of eating him?

Gareth treasures Leonardo's mismatched eyes above all hoarded gems and refuses to trade them.

What forces Leonardo to make a choice?

Panther raiders and Dragon Slayers converging on them compel Leonardo to choose between remaining prey or transforming.

Dragon and Antelope

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Dragon and Antelope — An outcast antelope beastman becomes the sole treasure of the last dragon, forcing a clash between prey instincts and a dangerous new power.

Leonardo, an antelope beastman marked by mismatched eyes and shattered horns, lives on the margins after his herd casts him out. The last dragon, Gareth, seizes him not as food but as the crown jewel of a centuries-old hoard, valuing Leonardo's gaze above every gem. Panther raiders and Dragon Slayers converge on their refuge, pressing Leonardo to either accept the role of prey his nature dictates or evolve into the one being a dragon would destroy the world to protect.

Quick answers

Why does Gareth keep Leonardo instead of eating him?: Gareth treasures Leonardo's mismatched eyes above all hoarded gems and refuses to trade them.
What forces Leonardo to make a choice?: Panther raiders and Dragon Slayers converging on them compel Leonardo to choose between remaining prey or transforming.