“It doesn’t matter. I love you. That’s it. That’s all. I hope to hell it’s enough.”

“She laid her head against his collarbone, and he kissed her temple. To her shock, she felt a shudder roll through his body about the same time she registered wetness against her skin. Tears. His tears. She started to turn around, but he tightened his grip. “Stay,” he said in a choked voice. “Just le...”

“I know this woman.” “Who the hell is she?” He stared both his brothers down. “She’s mine.”

“I'm not stubborn. My way is just better.”