QuinnIve always had too many men in my life. My father, brothers, and nephews. They run this town, and although Ive never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like Im made of glass. Theyre wrong, though. Ive got it all together - college graduated by twenty-one and a business owner with a per...

QuinnIve always had too many men in my life. My father, brothers, and nephews. They run this town, and although Ive never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like Im made of glass. Theyre wrong, though. Ive got it all together - college graduated by twenty-one and a business owner with a perfect record. But I have one secret: I raced to grow up in case he ever came home. Lucas Morrow grew up with us, but he left when I was thirteen. Ive waited and worked to be sure everything is perfect when I see him again. But Ive waited years and maybe its time to move on, get my own place and be my own person with new friends. Its summer after all and I am my brothers sister. Did they really think the apple fell that far?LucasShe thinks her family are the only men watching her. So innocent. And I want to keep her that way. Even though Im twelve years older, we were always the odd ones out.. She gravitated to me, and I always made sure she wasnt alone. When I left, I told myself shed be fine without me. But really, it was just an excuse to escape the guilt. I only meant to come back for a few days, but shes grown up, her brothers are distracted, and one bad decision after another is circling her. As well as old ghosts. And old enemies. She doesnt want a babysitter anymore, and if she ever finds out why I left town, shell know why Im not the best role model. But Im still the older one. And she still needs supervision.