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

I was a kid. He's

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

him.

asked, "Brother, have you

When would I

"Then I won't keep you. Go eat before

take care of it

to eat too—Romina's about to set me up

already knew about River's blind date plans. Serenity had filled him

didn't say much—just gave a hum of

put down the phone, Josh—sitting

River's found someone?"

It's his business rival. After all these years

close, and Josh was practically family. There were no secrets

than

he doesn't get married

rest of his

the oldest to reach marriage age among the York brothers and still be

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