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

a father could ask for—that his

him.

asked, "Brother, have you

"I'm still at work. When

won't keep you. Go eat before you

take care of

eat too—Romina's about to set me up

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

say much—just gave a hum of acknowledgment and ended

the phone, Josh—sitting across from him—asked,

River's found someone?"

business rival. After all these years of

didn't hide anything from Josh. Their families were so close, and Josh was practically family.

been friends for more than twenty years.

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

rest

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

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