Shadow Pact
It was far less scary than the pictures in her head.
"Yes, a pinprick," William confirmed. "If it makes you feel better, you can even pick the finger."
She looked at him, trying to decide if he was making fun of her or not. She decided he was, and fought the urge to give him the finger. Now she felt really stupid.
"Why are you so determined to get my blood all of the sudden?" she asked Paoli, ignoring William.
"That's a fair question," Paoli agreed. "Mary pointed out it isn't possible for a human to be mated to a wolf," he said.