Adrian hesitated to tell her more, "We aren't exactly alike. Believe me, she dislikes and distrusts me. Guess it sort of runs in the family or something." 

[i]"Do I really distrust her to protect herself?"[/i] he inquired to himself, but shook the thought from his head, deciding the now was more important. Although he found himself impressed that Lydia could give him something to ponder on.

"Maybe I do distrust her, but it's also my job to protect her, I made a promise. Just standing there as Alexis was assaulted... it stirred something within me." Adrian's eyes scanned her again upon hearing her say 'to be wanted.' 

[i ]"I want you,"[/i] he thought, yet he couldn't find the courage to actually speak the words. He didn't even know if she felt the same, which discouraged his possible advances. Not to mention he wasn't sure if the way he wanted her was the way she was speaking of. [i]"Christ. Come on, Adrian. Control yourself here."[/I ]

"It's not great having a sibling. Always worrying about their well-being gets tiresome, but worst of all she doesn't even worry about me."