Eliana was massaging her temples, clearly not in the mood for company. "If you've got to bicker, take it outside. This is my home, not a debate hall."

She had finally clocked out from work, and these folks were treating her place like a bustling street corner.

Colin looked like he had swallowed a lemon, trying to coax Chloe to leave. "Let's talk this through when we're both calm."

Chloe wasn't about to back down without a fight. "I'm not asking for the moon here. Just a bit ...