he did n't need to respond , deep growls from the next room answering for him . the idea registered , and he froze . we didnt defend the gates intentionally . `` sam , '' she whispered , shocked right down to her toes . we had grown up together in the world of modeling , her in front of the camera and me on the sidelines watching my stepsister . `` we are going to need to practice , '' i stated simply . whatever he 's done , we can fix it . '' 