Rico looked at her. "It is my fault...I am the one who hit you." He said with a chuckle of amusement. "It is the responsibility of the driver to be prepared for any possible outcome." He pointed out. He sat down. "As I have said...I might not look like much but I am a skilled and capable fighter. I can protect us both." he closed his eyes for a moment. He opened his eyes and saw her tense. "I'm sorry. My tiger...does not like your pain. He wishes he could make it better. To help both you and your feline within. We can smell the animal within you." he said softly. "I am sorry if I startled you. My tiger...wishes he could help you feel calm. I apologize if I scared you. I am an elven shapeshifter. My shapeshift animal is a large white tiger." he bowed to her. "I will not be of any threat or harm to you. I merely wish to help you better and keep you safe." he said softly. He walked closer and gently laid her down. "Relax bella...relax. You are safe. You do not need to run. You are in no danger from me or any of mine. I gave you my word and I always keep my word. Be it to a child or an adult. My word is my law." He said. Covering her up fully as she finished eating and he took the tray. "Would you like a stuffed animal to cuddle? I think I have one or two lying around."