I pulled the SUV into the expansive parking area near the stone circle, killing the engine with a flick of my wrist. Beside me, Seraphina sat rigid, her delicate hands clutched in her lap, knuckles nearly white.
"You're going to break your fingers if you keep that up," I said, reaching over to cover her hands with mine.
She jumped at my touch, amber eyes wide and anxious. "I'm fine."
"You're many things, little human, but 'fine' isn't one of them right now." I brought her hands to my lips, kissing her knuckles gently. "Your heart is pounding so hard I can hear it from here."
Seraphina swallowed visibly. "I'm about to get naked in front of your entire pack. Forgive me if I'm a little on edge."
I fought a smile. Her modesty was endearing, if unnecessary. "Not the entire pack. Just those participating in the ritual."
"Oh, well that makes it so much better," she muttered, sarcasm dripping from every word.
