Dino let himself quietly into the house, feeling slightly guilty. The evening before, a couple of Terry's and his old SAS friends had dropped into the office and a couple of after work drinks had turned into a raucous evening out. Both he and Terry had made the obligatory phone call telling Jackie and Gaby not to wait up.

Jackie, hearing who was in town, had chuckled and said that she would see Terry when she woke up, Gaby had sounded amused and slightly relieved. Since the twins had been born Dino had become a little too over protective and was always fussing around her at home, not letting her out of his sight, at first she didn't mind, but after a year, it was getting a little too much. She hoped that a night out with the boys would sort him out a little.

Dino's guilt however was not related to having a little fun with the boys – but how late he had come home. He had promised himself that he would not stay out too long, but when he had tried to leave at 1 am, Jack and Phil had teased him about becoming a house husband and dragged him and Terry off to an all-night men only bar.

The sun was already up and sending long shadows across the street through the windows of the living room as he quietly took off his shoes. Just as he was about to start up the stairs, he heard a slight noise in the kitchen and froze. Though it was still quite early, he realised Gaby was awake and probably getting herself a light snack.

Peeking around the door of the kitchen, he smiled softly; Gaby was humming quietly to herself, indicating that she was in a good mood. He saw her glance at the clock, shake her head and chuckle, Dino grinned to himself deciding there and then to surprise her.

Watching her move around the kitchen slowly and effortlessly he took a slow deep breath. Gaby was wearing a short silk robe that he had bought for her while visiting a conference in Japan. Falling to mid thigh, Gaby wore it often, loving the feel of the soft material against her bare skin. As she turned slightly, Dino noticed that the sash around her waist was tied loosely making the robe open slightly, exposing the skin underneath.

The quick glance caused Dino to inhale slightly, at the bar, his friends had tormented him by getting a voluptuous brunette to lap dance for him. His body had reacted of course, Dino loved all forms of female beauty, but he had refused to join in any of the games she had tried on him, rejecting her advances.

After she had left their table the boys had teased him, saying he was becoming boring, but Dino had pointed out that what he had at home was far more attractive, physically, mentally and emotionally. Seeing Gaby reach into a higher cupboard for a bowl, he felt himself stirring as the robe rose higher, revealing the full length of Gaby's toned legs and the fact that – as usual in summer – she had slept completely nude.

Gaby paused in her movements, glancing around quickly, her senses suddenly alert, but she saw nothing. Shaking her head, she returned her attention to her breakfast cereal when she was caught in a strong grip and a hand clamped roughly over her mouth. She was about to fight her way free when a heavily accented Spanish voice caused her to freeze.

"Scream and the kids will get it."

Gaby closed her eyes, her mind screaming in panic – not for what she thought was about to happen, but for the safety of her twins. Dino, where the hell are you?

The next moment her hands were tied roughly behind her back with what could only be a belt and she heard the sound of a zipper slowly descending. Fear washed over her briefly when an arm snaked around her waist, "Damn, but you look good in the morning…"

As relief flowed through her body, she tried to turn to face her partner, but he wouldn't let her, "Dino you bastard – you really scared me for a moment."

"Sorry sweetheart, but I couldn't risk you pushing me away…" Dino's voice, deep and growling in her ear told Gaby all she needed to know.

She sighed as his kisses moved through her hairline and down the side of her neck, "As if I would do that…"

The kitchen descended into partial darkness as Dino reached out a hand and closed the blinds slightly at the same time as he gave a wicked chuckle. "Glad to hear it…"

Pulling Gaby closer to him, her hips pulled in to his, he heard her gasp as he ran his fingers lightly across her skin, sending tremors in all directions. Kissing behind her ear, he could sense her anticipation as she felt how aroused he was in the small of her back, knowing that her eyes were closing in expectation.

Not able to keep himself back any longer, he thrust himself inside her, as deeply as he could, hearing her hiss sharply in reaction to his move. Undoing the belt, he dropped it the floor, Gaby, her hands now free was able to brace herself against the kitchen unit, providing resistance to the movements he made.

Catching Gaby's hips Dino held her tightly, groaning as he drove into her body, hearing her breathing becoming faster. He looped one arm around her waist to hold her even more tightly, the other beginning to move, at first tracing upwards from her waist to her breast where Dino gently pinched the nipple causing it to harden instantly.

Gaby whimpered, not able to move Dino held her so tightly. Part of her was scared due to the complete lack of control that she had over the situation, but the adrenaline flowing through her body was heightening the experience. She gasped as Dino dropped his mouth to her shoulder and began slowly kissing toward the back of her neck, while one hand played with a breast and the other began to descend.

While Gaby remained frozen in position, Dino exulted in the strength and power he had over her, loved the way she allowed him to dominate her – even though he knew his strength scared her at times – such as today.

The whimper became a soft cry as his hand reached its lower destination and began to massage gently and he felt the shudder through her body, a corresponding shockwave passing through his own. He snarled in reaction and pushed Gaby forcibly downwards, her chest on the top of the unit, his hand between her shoulder blades preventing her from moving.

The frustration that he had felt in the bar flowed through him and he used it, violently driving into Gaby until he could feel himself approaching the edge. Realising she was shaking, but not close to the edge herself brought him back to the moment and he released her so she could be a little more comfortable.

Gaby hissed as the slight amount of freedom allowed her to change position slightly – causing Dino to catch her inside even more. As her body shuddered once more, she cried out, feeling herself lifting to a higher plane. Hearing her, Dino increased his efforts, attacking her body with his, begging for release for both of them.

The next moment Gaby arched back into him, her body shaking and her spirit rising, carried into a plane of pure light. As she floated, she felt herself joined by another, a pair of arms gathering her to a body strong and powerful.

Dino rested his head on Gaby's shoulder, he hadn't quite expected such a reaction this early in the morning, especially after a crazy night out. As his breathing returned to normal he withdrew from Gaby's body, turning her round gently. Seeing her flinch slightly as he placed his hands on her hips he sighed.

"Sorry baby, did I hurt you?"

Gaby chuckled softly, "You were a little rough sweetheart – but I think I can cope with it."

Dino sighed and gave her a tender kiss, "I didn't mean it. It's just the boys..."

Gaby placed a finger on his lips and smiled, "Its ok. You can make it up to me another time."

Seeing the soft look in her eyes, Dino gave a rueful smile and then winked, "How about later?"

Gaby chuckled, "Later? And how are you going to manage that?"

Dino grinned, "It's a Sunday, come back to bed and I'll show you…" Wrapping his arms around her, Dino insistently began pushing Gaby backwards out of the kitchen, kissing her deeply.

Gaby chuckled again, "Maybe I should send you out with the boys more often." Dino returned the chuckle, and in a quick move slid an arm behind her knees, lifting her carefully and gently. Holding Gaby close, he took her into the bedroom praying that the twins would sleep a little longer.