Chapter 24: Tangled Fates
(Elina's POV)
Damon’s eyes sparkled with something between amusement and triumph as he leaned against the doorframe, casually blocking my exit. His towering presence filled the room, thick with alpha dominance, while my wolf whimpered inwardly, unsure whether to bolt or submit.
I tried to stand firm, but my hands betrayed me, trembling slightly as I tightened my grip on my bag. “Of course not,” I muttered, deliberately avoiding his gaze. It felt like every word pressed against a wall of his unyielding aura.
A smirk played on his lips, infuriating in its confidence. “No?” he drawled, blue eyes boring into mine. “Then why are you still here, little wolf?”
I bit back the surge of anger his nickname stirred within me. “I think I’ve overstayed.” I moved to si
