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

tricks as Baby when I was

a father

him.

"Brother, have you

"I'm still at work. When would I

Go eat

have to take care

to eat too—Romina's about to

blind date plans. Serenity had filled him

say much—just gave a

as he put down the

River's found someone?"

After all

Josh. Their families were so close, and Josh was practically family. There

friends for more than twenty years. Zachary

already thirty-one. If he doesn't get married this year,

Serenity had tied the knot at thirty. The rest

age among the York

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