Page 7 of Manny's Surprise Baby

Seth exhaled roughly. “Fuck.” He pulled out his phone and looked up with a lost expression. “Who the hell would I call for a nanny?”

I laughed gruffly. “It’s kind of short notice to try and find someone for tomorrow.”

“Didn’t anyone from Child Services mention you’d need help?” Colin asked.

“No. They mostly just seemed concerned that I was her biological dad.”

Colin watched me with an odd expression. “Well, you’re going to need help. No question about that.”

“Definitely,” I agreed.

Colin gave a gruff laugh. “I think I might have a temporary solution for you, Seth.”

“Yeah?” He looked as happy as if he’d won the lottery.

Colin leaned toward me. “You could watch Emily, Pierce.”

My stomach clenched as they both turned their gazes on me. “What?Me?” What in the hell was Colin thinking? I didn’t want to work for an alpha. I wasn’t even sure I liked Seth.

“Sure. You wanted a job in childcare, and Seth needs a nanny.”

Seth scowled, looking about as enthusiastic about the idea as I was. “Oh, well… I can probably find someone else.”

“Yeah. Please. Find someone else.” I gave Colin an irritated glance.

“By tomorrow?” Colin looked skeptical. “Good luck with that.”

“I can’t hire justanybody,” Seth said.

His comment annoyed me, even though I had no desire to work for him. “Well, I’m not exactly your worst option. It’s not like I’m a stranger off the street. I’m Colin’s friend, and I have childcare experience.”

“Oh, sure. But… you know what I mean.”

I gave a gruff laugh. “Not really.”

He frowned. “Would you want to work for me?” He looked mystified.

No.

“I’m not saying that. I’m just pointing out that I’m qualified and not some pedophile off the street.”

“Okay, but would you want the job?” Seth frowned.

“Not particularly.”

“Why wouldn’t you want to work for Seth? Interviews are drudgery.” Colin grimaced. “Do you actually want to have to go all over town looking for a job?”

“No… but…” I met Seth’s wary gaze. “I don’t know that Seth and I would be compatible as employer and employee.”

Seth nodded. “Yeah. We did butt heads initially.”

“That was just a misunderstanding,” Colin said.

“I guess it would just be temporary.” Seth sounded hesitant. “I do need someone by tomorrow.”

“Hmmm.” I pulled my brows together. “I’m not sure.”

“I know we got off on the wrong foot, but I’m not a bad guy.” Seth shrugged. “Maybe you could fill in for a week, just long enough to give me time to find someone permanent. Then you can go find another job. What do you say?”