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

Baby when I was

best outcome a father could ask for—that his child

him.

asked, "Brother,

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

won't keep you. Go

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

to eat too—Romina's about to

blind date plans. Serenity

a hum of acknowledgment and

he put down the phone, Josh—sitting

River's found someone?"

nodded. "Yeah. It's his business rival. After all these

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

friends for more than twenty years. Zachary

he doesn't get married this year, he'll be thirty-two.

Serenity had tied the knot at thirty. The rest

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

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