At just four years old, Y/n Routledge doesn’t fully understand the chaos of life in the Outer Banks—but she knows one thing for sure: her big brothers will always protect her. John B, at nineteen, has already taken on more responsibility than most, balancing treasure hunts and danger while still making time to carry Y/n on his hip and tuck her in at night. Meanwhile, thirteen-year-old Kohl tries to act tough, but he’s secretly just as protective—never letting Y/n out of his sight and always stepping in when things get too scary. Between storms, secrets, and the constant pull of adventure, the three siblings cling tightly to each other, proving that no matter how wild the world gets, family is the one treasure they’ll never risk losing. And big John your dad is still missing