Rico smiled warmly and kindly at Anna. He meant what he said. What happened to her was not her fault. She had done nothing wrong. She was safe now as he would protect her from this evil tiger shifter who had hurt and raped her. He looked happy and relieved that she believed and trusted him. "You are very welcome." he watched her leave the bed and shift into a beautiful panther. He scratched her behind the ears and ran his hand over her head in a gentle stroking motion while she rubbed against his legs. "Your feline form is beautiful Anna." he smiled at her. He noticed she had laid down and was watching him. "I will not leave you until you are okay with me doing so. There is a bathroom in this room so even if I got to go you wont really be alone. I promise I will wait until you feel ready to let you sleep and be in here alone. You have my wotd" he promised her. They were indeed connected in destiny.<br/><br/>(forgive errors using ds)