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

when I was

a father could ask for—that his child

him.

"Brother,

still at work. When would

keep you. Go eat

Sister-in-law will have to take care of it when

eat too—Romina's about to set me

about River's blind date

he didn't say much—just gave a hum of

the phone, Josh—sitting across

River's found someone?"

all these years of fighting, they've

from Josh. Their families were so close, and Josh was practically family. There were no secrets

more than twenty years. Zachary trusted

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

at thirty. The rest of his

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255