Page 28 of The Troublemaker
ChapterNine
Easton
“How do you know her?”I ask Callie, jogging down the steps and knocking on Decker’s door.
Ellis is asleep in Foster’s arms, her arms tight around him, her face tucked into his neck.
For the first time ever, it looks appealing, like something I might want.
Where the hell?Where did that come from?
A kid.A family.I’m far from ready for all that domestication.
“She works at this adorable bookstore.Monroe and Hazel loved her.”Callie stands at my back as if she’s going to follow me in.
I glance over my shoulder, but she doesn’t notice me questioning why she’s still here and not continuing up to their condo.
Decker opens the door.“Good.Tanner’s ready for you.”He hands me the carrier.
“Oh, stop it.”Penelope steps up behind him, holding Tanner.
He’s asleep, and I shoot her a grateful look.
“Are you hooking up with Miss Hadley?”Callie hits me in the arm, squeezing by me and walking into the Davis condo uninvited.
“Cal, I thought we were going upstairs.”Foster jerks his chin toward the stairs with a look in his eyes likeI thought I was getting laid tonight.“She’s asleep.”
“This will only be a minute.”She continues on her way, she and Penelope already talking as they move farther into the condo.
Foster blows out a breath.“What do you think the odds are we get out of here sooner if I don’t go in?”
“Doubtful, buddy.”I clap him on the shoulder and walk into the condo.
Decker blows out a breath like his twin just did.“I don’t remember sending out party invitations.”He shuts the door after Foster and me.“By all means, come in.”
“You’re not being a gracious host,” I say.
“Not at all,” Foster adds.
“The season is starting.Hazel is in bed, so if you’d kindly get your kid”—he eyes me—“and you get your fiancée”—he eyes Foster—“so I can squeeze in some quality bedroom time, I’d appreciate it.”
“Well, you were the one who decided to stay here while you’re renovating the house,” I remind Decker, but from his narrowed eyes, I’d say I should’ve kept my mouth shut.
“I’m happy to get Callie because I have a sleeping child in my arms, and if I don’t transport her into her crib in about five minutes, she’s going to wake up and I won’t be able to sleep with my wife,” Foster says through clenched teeth.
“I love how you watch your language around Ellis.”I laugh.
The two Davis brothers give me scathing looks.
“At least we won’t be using our hands to get off tonight like you,” Decker says, and I’m taken aback by his attitude.
He’s usually the more welcoming one.Guess I’ve officially overstayed my welcome.
“So, Easton, details,” Callie says, and I turn to find her all comfy on the chair while Penelope stands, rocking Tanner.
“Details on what?”I cross the room and sit on the couch.
“Why Miss Hadley was here.Was she reading you a bedtime story?”Callie laughs.
