Davina groggily woke up to the sound of Mikey's laughter coming from the next room. She stretched, feeling a dull ache in muscles she didn't even know existed. As she opened her eyes, the events of the previous night came rushing back to her.
She was in Gabriel's bedroom, naked.
Panic set in as she tried to remember what had happened after they had left the dinner party. She vaguely remembered dancing, drinking, and then...nothing.
Just as she was about to freak out, Gabriel walked into the room, looking disheveled and hungover. He took one look at her and froze, realization dawning on his face.
"What the hell happened last night?" Davina demanded, crossing her arms over her chest.
Gabriel ran a hand through his hair, looking uncomfortable. "I might have had a little too much to drink..."
Davina rolled her eyes. "A little? You practically passed out on top of me."
Gabriel's eyes widened. "Did I...did we..."
Davina nodded. "Yes, we did. And you took my virginity, you asshole."
Gabriel looked stricken. "Shit, Davina. I didn't mean to. I swear, I thought you were someone else."
Davina raised an eyebrow. "Oh, really? Who did you think I was, the random hookup you brought home?"
Gabriel had the decency to look ashamed. "No, of course not. I just...I wasn't thinking straight."
Davina sighed. "Well, this is just great. Now what do we do?"
Gabriel looked at her, his eyes softening. "We pretend it never happened. I'll make sure it doesn't happen again."
Davina snorted. "Easy for you to say. You're not the one who's going to have to face Mikey and explain why his nanny is walking like she's got a stick up her ass."
Gabriel chuckled despite himself. "I'll think of something. Maybe I'll tell him you had a wild night with your girlfriends."
Davina glared at him. "Don't you dare. I'll tell him the truth - that his father couldn't keep it in his pants and took advantage of his nanny."
Gabriel held up his hands in surrender. "Okay, okay. I'll think of something. Just...don't tell Mikey yet, okay?"
Davina nodded reluctantly. "Fine. But this better not happen again."
Gabriel looked at her, his eyes serious. "It won't. I promise."
Davina got out of bed, grabbing her clothes from the floor. "Good. Now get out of my way so I can get dressed and get back to taking care of your son."
Gabriel stepped aside, watching as Davina got dressed. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret for what had happened the night before. But he knew he couldn't let himself get distracted. He was a mafia boss, and he had a reputation to uphold.
He'll make sure it doesn't happen again. Even if it means pushing Davina away.
Because he knew he couldn't have both - the life he's chosen and the woman he's come to care for.
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