"How is that possible? Chloe's previous proposals have always been excellent, full of spiritual flair. How could this time..." Julian’s sentence was cut short in mid-air, coming to an abrupt halt as if an invisible hand had throttled him.

He barked vague instructions into the phone to hold the line, then slammed it down and jerked his head up to look at me, his eyes brimming with accusation.

"Elen