Total pages in book: 65
Estimated words: 61199 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 306(@200wpm)___ 245(@250wpm)___ 204(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 61199 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 306(@200wpm)___ 245(@250wpm)___ 204(@300wpm)
A loud cry tore from her little body and in a panic, I unfastened the harness around her and pulled her into my arms.
"It's all right, little girl. I'll figure this out." I had no choice. This was exactly the kind of fuck up Jack had warned me about.
It took a few minutes to settle her down but when she stopped crying, I put her back in the carrier. She started crying again right away.
We played this game for an hour before it became clear that she wouldn't go back to the carrier. She was tiny and soft and smelled so sweet, which was probably how she got me to hold her all night.
Chapter 2
Sasha
Serenity stood with a smile when I entered her lavish office at Elite Nanny Service.
"Sasha, I'm so glad you could make it in today. Have a seat and tell me, how are you doing?"
I couldn't help but smile at Serenity Majors. She was a beautiful woman with insane curves and an impeccable fashion sense. She looked like she belonged on the streets of New York City, not running a nanny agency in Houston. She was kind and nurturing, treating all of us as if we were members of her family.
"Hey, Serenity, you look fabulous as always."
"This old thing?" She laughed and brushed off my words with a smile and a blush. "So?"
"I'm good," I answered as I took the plush white chair in front of her desk. "I'm going to miss Jenna and James, but I'm so proud of them and happy for them." The twins I'd been working with since they were one had officially started first grade and I was no longer needed. It was part of the job but that didn't make it hurt any less to say goodbye. "How are you?"
"Oh, you know. Busy as always but I love it." She flashed a beaming smile and laid her hand over a stack of files. "I have a few new families that might be a good fit for you. Interested or do you need a break?"
I took a moment to think about my answer. The truth was I hadn't been back to Connecticut to visit my family in more than a year, but that wasn't because I didn't have the time or the funds. It was because I didn't want to, not really. My family was complicated and that was putting it mildly so staying away was best for everyone, but most especially my mental health.
"That depends on what you have for me," I answered.
Whatever Serenity was about to say was paused when the door behind me slammed open. I was on my feet in an instant, practically jumping over the glass desk to get behind my boss. My heart raced as I took in the giant blond man with broad shoulders and let out a shriek that brought all the attention to me.
"Who are you? What the hell are you doing, bursting in here like that?" My voice sounded shrill and anxious, but that's exactly what I felt. The large man had crazed green eyes, and if not for the baby strapped to his body, he would've looked more terrifying simply due to his size.
He was at least six feet, possibly six and a half feet, with broad shoulders, long, strong legs, and a power that emanated from him. That power was intimidating but it was also awesome. His gaze landed on Serenity.
"You have to help me." My heart still raced as Serenity stood and smoothed her hands over her red dress.
"Have a seat, sir. I'm guessing you're new to parenthood?"
He nodded as his wild eyes darted around the room, the baby smiling and babbling against his chest. Finally, the big man sat and let out a long, expansive breath.
"Less than twenty-four hours, in fact. The baby is good, perfect as long as I keep her in my arms, but the minute I put her down? She howls like a banshee."
Serenity laughed and put a hand to her chest as she settled a sweet gaze on the man and the little baby with a fiery crown of hair. His blond brows dipped into a dark scowl.
"It's no laughing matter. I need help, and my friend says you are the best."
"I love to hear that. Who is your friend?"
"Dante Rush. You found him a nanny recently."
She nodded and walked around the desk, sitting on the edge with a grin. "If you know Dante then you know how I do things."
The man wasn't interested in the details, that was obvious by the set of his shoulders and the look of determination in green eyes that were exactly the same as the adorable baby girl fixed against his chest.
"I didn't get the details from him, but I can afford your fees and I'll pay it without negotiating. Please." Unlike so many of the entitled parents I've met and worked with over the years, this man had more of an air of desperation than entitlement. The baby started to cry in his arms, but as she started fussing, he pulled her closer, jostling her gently. "Please."