Tara looked around the room, feeling uneasy. This wasn't what she had expected when she accepted the invitation to the party, but she couldn't deny the thrill that ran through her body as she watched the men and women around her. They were all different races, and yet they all seemed to be getting along just fine.
Suddenly, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see him - Kai, the man she had been watching all night. He was tall and muscular, with dark hair and piercing green eyes. His skin was a deep shade of brown, and she couldn't help but wonder what it would feel like to touch him.
"Hey there," he said, his voice deep and rough. "You seem a little lost. Can I help you find something?"
Tara felt herself blush as she realized he had caught her staring. "Uh, no, I'm good," she stuttered, trying to make eye contact with him. "Just. taking it all in, you know?"
Kai smiled, and for a moment Tara thought she saw a flash of something in his eyes. "I know exactly what you mean," he said, leaning in a little closer. "Why don't we go somewhere a little more private? I want to show you something."