Valerie is a witch, living her life far away from humans and the trouble they might bring. Dark and self-assured, she doesn't need love. But a tiny voice in the back of her mind tries to convince her she does. So what will she do when a human boy shows up at her doorstep asking for help? Will she turn him down, leaving him to die, solidifying her self as the dark creature from the stories? Or will she let him in, allowing herself to feel things she once thought were forbidden? "Sorry," a small voice says. "I-I didn't mean to wake you. I know it's late, but... I'm lost."