I started to respond, but Bambi slithered up and placed its horse-sized head on...

I started to respond, but Bambi slithered up and placed its horse-sized head on my shoulder. Every muscle in my body locked up and I squeezed my eyes shut. There was a puff of air, stirring the hair along my temple. Bambi's forked tongue shot out, tickling the side of my neck. "Hey, look, Bambi likes you." I pried one eye open. "And if she didn't?" "Oh, you'd know, 'cause she would've eaten you by now."
Armentrout, Jennifer L. {2014-03-01}. White Hot Kiss {The Dark Elements Book 1} {p. 255}. Harlequin. Kindle Edition.