River's words hinted that Zachary had been the same as a child—always playing

the big brother role, leading the pack and keeping them all in line.

To this day, they still deeply respected and slightly feared their eldest brother.

River figured that came from how they were raised.

And honestly, he didn't think that fear was a bad thing. At the very least, it kept

them from doing anything reckless. If they did mess up, Zachary would step in,

correct them, and guide them through it.

They always felt safe knowing their big brother was around—like standing under a

big tree for shade. Zachary carried the weight of the family so that they, the

younger brothers, could chase their own goals.

Zachary caught the subtext in River's comment and smiled. "I didn't have nearly

as Baby when I was a kid. He's outsmarted the

was the best outcome a father could ask for—that his child would

him.

"Brother, have you

still at work. When would

won't keep you. Go eat before you

to take care of it

to

River's blind date plans.

much—just gave a hum of

put down the

River's found someone?"

"Yeah. It's his business rival. After all these years of fighting,

were so close, and Josh was practically

friends for more than twenty years. Zachary trusted him

"It's about time he settled down. He's already thirty-one. If he doesn't get married

The rest of his

age among the York brothers and still

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