"All that swagger and ya haven't met a decent mate?" That's right. She said it. Swagger, yes, and mate. Max laughed a little and pushed her hair behind her ears beneath the ball cap. "I find that hard to believe. You're not human, who the hell KNOWS how long you've been around. What? Are you holdin' out for Miss frikkin' perfect?"

Max took another drink and smiled. "She doesn't exist."