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

father could ask

him.

asked, "Brother, have you

replied, "I'm still at work. When would I have time to

Go eat before you get too hungry.

take care of it when

too—Romina's about to set

River's blind date plans.

didn't say much—just gave a hum of acknowledgment and ended the

put down the phone, Josh—sitting across from

River's found someone?"

rival. After all these years of fighting, they've

didn't hide anything from Josh. Their families were so close, and Josh was practically family. There were no secrets between

than twenty years. Zachary trusted him

If he doesn't get married this year, he'll be thirty-two. None of your brothers waited that

knot at thirty. The rest of his

to reach marriage age among the York

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