The Start of Something Good (Stay, #1)

by Jennifer Probst

He let Phoenix run it out for a little while, all the demons and memories left behind in the dust, freeing them both. In those precious moments, Ethan was able to let go and realize the past didn’t have to dictate his future.

A lump lodged in his throat. It took him a few times to clear it before he was able to speak. “He’s special, Harp. A racehorse through and through. He just lost the way.” He paused, a bigger realization looming before him that he couldn’t ignore. “We both did.” Harper reached out and took his hand, squeezing hard. “We all do, big brother. But you found it again, and so did he. And this one’s going to accomplish amazing things. I think I finally found my winner.”