Gavin felt a longing that he could not describe, a yearning for more than simple companionship and friendship; a need to be complete. When she pulled herself against him, felt the hard, lean planes of his young body, the powerful flanks beneath his pants, he couldn’t help but shiver in wanton desire. His need stirred, erect in a second, but he carefully tilted his body away from her, keeping her from that. Despite all his want. Shifting one big hand down around her hip, Gavin squeezed her close, careless of the fact that his hand brushed across the hidden meat of her ass. His other hand found the puppy, stroked him.<br/><br/>“He treats people like animals. Once, we had someone mistreat one of the horses – saddled Tonto wrong, and Darius made them sleep in the barn with Tonto all night. I hear it was a horrifying experience. The person left after.” Gavin shrugged helplessly, “Darius just doesn’t see things the way we do. You’ll have to ignore him and let me keep you on his good side as much as possible, sis.” He smiled down at her reassuringly and drew her closer.<br/><br/>Studying her, vulnerable and scared, he could feel the need to protect her, to console her, rise in him fierce and hot. “As long as you are here, I’ll be staying too. Don’t worry about me going. And yeah, you can keep the puppy. He’s a breeder anyway, Darius wouldn’t give him up or cut him. He’ll be all yours to train and take care of.” Gavin grinned wryly down at her, “He’s a lucky pup.” His hand tightened, slipping closer, almost fully grasping her ass. The youth was so much larger than his sister and his body radiated heat…heat and savage need. Supportive too, though.<br/>