My life has become so dull. It's the same thing day in and day out. Ever since the death of my husband, my life has felt empty. The money helped for a while but he didn't leave me with any cubs. Now here I am. At the bar again. Tonight is off to an interesting start, though. There's a guy sitting by himself. He's unlike anyone I've ever seen before. Not bad at all. He's obviously not from around here. He doesn't even look like he's from this planet.

"Is this seat taken?"

I sit down before he has a chance to say anything.

"Thanks. I'm Dehlarah. Who might you be?"