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 kid. He's outsmarted the

outcome a father could ask for—that his

him.

"Brother, have you

at work. When would I have time

laughed, "Then I won't keep you. Go eat before you get too

will have to take care of

eat too—Romina's about to set me up

River's blind date plans. Serenity

much—just gave a hum of acknowledgment

the phone, Josh—sitting

River's found someone?"

business rival. After all these

from Josh. Their families were so close, and Josh was practically

friends for more than

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

thirty. The rest of

age among

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