Jake was absolutely stunned when he heard Ethan call him “Big Bro.” His eyes, so much like Ivy's, widened like those of a startled tiger, and he stared at Ethan as though he had seen a ghost. He didn’t even notice how Ethan had subtly pulled Ivy closer, claiming her attention.

Jake reached up to his ears, as if trying to clear them. “What did you just say?”

Ethan smiled slightly and replied, “You're Ivy's older brother, right? Isn’t it natural for me ...