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“And be easy on my brother,” he says, his tone gentler. “He’s a little rusty, but I’m sure with enough patience, he can loosen up.”

Next to me, Ethan grunts then whispers, “I promise I’m not nearly as rusty as he says.”

I grin at Jake. “Understood.”

“Do you mind walking?” Ethan asks when we’re outside.

I shiver as the cold wind hits my cheeks, but shake my head. “A walk would be good