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

I

a father could

him.

asked, "Brother,

"I'm still at work. When would

"Then I won't keep you. Go eat

gets upset, Sister-in-law will have to take care

to eat too—Romina's about to

about River's blind date plans.

a hum

as he put down the phone, Josh—sitting across from him—asked,

River's found someone?"

"Yeah. It's his business rival. After all these years of fighting, they've fallen for

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

for more than twenty

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

The rest of

oldest to reach marriage age among

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