Chapter 39. At The Same Table

Elaine called before Diana left work on Tuesday.

“We can postpone,” she said. “I imagine you're tired of discussing your private life.”

Diana looked at the empty conference room she had borrowed for the call.

“I'd rather discuss the part I'm actually choosing.”

Elaine was quiet for a moment. “Then ask.”

Diana asked about the bond. About Elaine being human. About how much of her experience could help someone whose doctor was still investigating a dormant omega trait.

“I can tell you what I chose with Cecil,” Elaine said. “I can’t tell you what your body will do, or why you heard Gabriel before either of you chose a bond.”

“Does it make you certain?” she asked at last.

“No. It makes you committed. Cecil still needs to tell me when something's wrong. I still need to listen.”

“And you've never felt trapped?”

“In a conversation about golf, frequently. In the bond, no.”

Diana laughed, and th