Davina tucked Mikey into bed, humming a soft lullaby as she smoothed the blankets over his small frame. She had always loved being a nanny, but the Angelini family was something special. She had been with them for over a year now, and she felt like part of the family.
As she left Mikey's room, she headed towards the kitchen for a nightcap. She had been working long hours lately, and a little something to help her relax would do her some good.
Gabriel, the wealthy Mafia boss with white hair and piercing blue eyes, was already in the kitchen, pouring himself a glass of wine. He was a man who was used to getting what he wanted, and he had always had a soft spot for Davina.
"Join me for a drink?" he asked, holding up the bottle.
Davina raised an eyebrow, looking at the label. "Is this the good stuff?" she teased.
Gabriel chuckled. "Of course. I wouldn't offer you anything less."
Davina grinned, pouring herself a glass. "In that case, I'd be delighted."
They clinked glasses, and Davina took a sip. "Not bad," she said, trying to hide her surprise. "For an old man, anyway."
Gabriel raised an eyebrow. "Old man, huh? I'll have you know, I still have a few tricks up my sleeve."
Davina looked him up and down, taking in his muscular frame. "I don't doubt it," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "But I think you might need to hit the gym a little more often."
Gabriel laughed. "You're one to talk, with that tight little body of yours. I bet you could give me a run for my money."
Davina felt her cheeks flush. "I'm sure I could," she said, her voice low and sultry.
Gabriel's eyes darkened. "You know, I have a pool table in the game room. Want to play a game?"
Davina hesitated for a moment, but then nodded. "Sure, why not?"
They made their way to the game room, and Gabriel racked up the balls. Davina took a sip of her wine, watching him as he chalked his cue.
"Ready to lose?" he asked, a smirk on his face.
Davina grinned. "We'll see about that."
They played for a few minutes, the tension between them growing with each shot. Davina's flirtatiousness escalated, and she dared Gabriel to take a shot with her.
He hesitated for a moment, but then nodded. "Alright, you're on."
They clinked glasses, and Davina, in a moment of recklessness, kissed Gabriel. He responded with passion, pulling her close and deepening the kiss.
The chemistry between them was undeniable, and they ended up in Gabriel's bedroom, where they had a night of passionate sex.
The next morning, Davina woke up naked in Gabriel's bed, with a hangover and a sense of unease about what happened the night before. Gabriel, who was already awake, watched her with a mixture of desire and concern.
Davina, still half-asleep, noticed Gabriel's gaze and teased him about his "morning wood," making light of the situation.
Gabriel, trying to keep things casual, joked about Davina being a "tigress" in bed, but Davina's playful insults about his "advanced age" and "mafia boss ego" quickly turned the conversation serious.
Gabriel confessed that he was worried about the possibility of Davina getting pregnant, as he already had a child with his late wife.
Davina, still in control, reassured Gabriel that she was on birth control and that they could handle the situation like adults.
Gabriel, relieved, pulled Davina closer and whispered in her ear that he wanted to do it again, making her blush and smile.
As they lay in bed, Davina and Gabriel agreed to keep their night of passion a secret, knowing that it could complicate their lives and their working relationship.
But as they drifted off to sleep, they both knew that it would be a night to remember.
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