Dr. Hot Stuff by Tawna Fenske

Author:Tawna Fenske [Fenske, Tawna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tawna Fenske

Chapter 9

Isabella

“You’re sure this isn’t a hassle?” Bree sounds muffled over the phone line, but I hear the anxiousness in her voice. “Because if it’s a pain, I can just call Austin’s mom—”

“I’d be honored to do it.” I sound much too enthusiastic about changing diapers, but it’s the first time my sister has asked me to be solely in charge of her child. I’m nervous, but also flattered beyond words. “I love Brian, and besides—his daddy will be right next door.” That’s one reason I’m agreeing to watch my nephew this evening. “It’s only for a short time, right?”

“Exactly,” Bree says. “And I don’t even need you to put him to bed. Just keep him entertained until Austin comes to get him.”

“He won’t need a nap or anything?”

“Definitely not.” She laughs. “Honestly, I need you to keep him awake so he’s not a holy terror at two in the morning.”

“I can definitely do that.” I’m working hard to sound confident, but the truth is that I’m terrified to be in charge of Bree’s baby. “I just bought a bunch of new picture books for us to read together.”

“Perfect.” My sister laughs. “This is way better than having Austin keep him at poker night. The last time we did that, Brian came home with a toy cigar. No one fessed up, but you can probably guess which of our brothers did it.”

My brain skims the catalogue of possibilities, concluding Sean and Jonathan are the most likely pranksters. “I’ll take good care of him,” I assure Bree and myself at the same time. “I’ll head over as soon as I spot Austin’s car out there.”

“No rush,” she says. “Brian loves getting passed around to all his uncles, and it’s good for him to have adult interaction. I just want to make sure Austin has a chance to enjoy adult time, you know?”

“Absolutely. How’s the conference going?

“Ugh, never ending.” The phone goes muffled again, and I hear Bree saying something about influencers. Then she’s back giving me her undivided attention. “I can’t believe it’s already two hours behind schedule.”

“Just enjoy.” As much as anyone enjoys a marketing conference. That might be a lot in Bree’s case, since it’s her specialty at the resort. “Brian and I will have an exciting evening of Baby Shark and Peek-a-Boo.”

“I love you, Izzy. Thanks again.”

“Love you, too.” How easy it is to say that to all my siblings here. Those words, they’re a rarity back in the royal court. “Enjoy the conference.”

I’ve barely clicked off when my phone buzzes again. Glancing at the readout, I hurry to take the call. “Mother. I’ve been trying to reach you.”

“Honestly, Isabella. I’ve been busy. It’s arena polo season, you know.”

“Of course. I just—did you get my message?”

My mother sighs, and I picture her thousands of miles away studying her manicure. “You know how your father is. He’s being protective.”

Which doesn’t answer the question of what the hell Dante is doing here, though it does raise another one. “Does this

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