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

was the best outcome a father could ask

him.

"Brother, have

When

you. Go

take

too—Romina's about to set me

knew about River's blind date plans.

say much—just gave a hum of acknowledgment and

the phone,

River's found someone?"

It's his business rival. After all these years

Their families were so close, and Josh was

been friends for more than twenty years. Zachary trusted him

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

rest of his cousins had all

reach marriage age among the

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