Two years after his father's death, Brandon is still grieving, running his father's store, watching his sister grow more depressed. Until Ramon saunters into his life bringing sunshine, blue skies, and an injured hawk. But Ramon has issues of his own to deal with, an abusive lover who won't take no for an answer.<br><br>If Ramon can wriggle free of the ex, can Brandon take a chance on loving again?

Feathers

“Not much. Our vet tech program mostly works on small domestics.”


They chatted across the horse, Ramon talking about his classes at the junior college, Brandon about the store. Wit was a little over sixteen hands tall, so Brandon could just see Ramon’s warm eyes over her back. When it was time to comb out her tail, Ramon sat on the bench, legs swinging in the air, fidgeting. Even in his sweater, Ramon shivered noticeably. After a few minutes, Brandon stepped over to him, one knee against Ramon’s leg, and he briskly rubbed the other man’s arms and shoulders. 


“You’re freezing. Why don’t you go get us some coffee? Take my jacket.” Brandon pulled a five from his pocket. 


Chapter 5