“You look beautiful, little sister,” he whispered into my hair. I leaned my head against his chest and breathed in his comforting scent. Nikolai and Lukyan moved to hug me as well, all three of them encasing me in one big bear hug. “Thank you. All of you.” I raised my head and looked at my three older brothers. There truly wasn’t a stronger family bond than the one between siblings. Brothers were a gift from the heart, friends to the spirit, and protectors of all.
