Nathalie wanted to tell Darius she wasn’t Zion’s keeper. But before the words could make it out of her throat, she realized they would be a lie. Because she had set herself up as her brother’s keeper, and that had directed every decision she’d made since.

Even her career choice had been about Zion. She was happy to do it, of course, happy to take care of him. But it was scary to realize that her entire world really did revolve entirely around her brother. At least it had—until Darius had blasted into their lives.

“Let me relieve some of your burdens, Nathalie.” His voice was gentle but firm. Confident....