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

many tricks as Baby when I was a kid. He's outsmarted the

the best outcome a father

him.

asked, "Brother, have you

replied, "I'm still at work. When

I won't keep you. Go

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

off to eat too—Romina's about to set me up on a

blind date plans.

much—just gave a hum

down the phone, Josh—sitting across from

River's found someone?"

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

anything from Josh. Their families were so close, and

been friends for more than twenty years.

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

rest

age among the York brothers

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