Billy's smile widened even further. It was really wonderful news. He flung his arms around Kaya as soon as he was close enough, squeezing her with all the affection he could muster up. It was a bright future, and her choice was just fine with him.

But he couldn't let Nokosi know that right away, he thought. He'd have to go through the motions of the brother talk soon. "I'm so happy for you. It's the best outcome I could've hoped for."