Chapter 7: Reluctant Negotiations (Elara's POV) "Little omega," Damon's voice oozed through the speaker, dripping with false warmth. "How nice to finally reach you." My stomach clenched at the pet name. Coming from Lucian, it was condescending enough. Coming from Damon, it was revolting. "What do you want?" I kept my voice flat, professional. The less emotion I showed, the quicker this would be over. "Is that any way to greet me? Especially after I've been trying to reach you through our pack bond?" He sounded amused, as if my resistance was merely a game to him. "I blocked the pack bond for a reason," I said, shuffling papers on my desk to give my hands something to do. "I thought that would make it clear I don't want to communicate with you." Damon chuckled, the sound grati

