The Mafia's Nanny
Chapter 2: The First Night
The bathroom was a cartoon paradise. Ducks, boats, and waterproof books lined the shelves. It was the warmest room I’d seen in the house. I ran the water, making sure it wasn’t too hot, and poured in a generous stream of bubble bath.
Luca stood by the tub, clutching a rubber shark, his earlier bravado gone. “He’s gonna wake up,” he whispered, staring at the drain.
“Only if we don’t feed him enough,” I said, keeping my voice light. I swirled the water, creating a mountain of suds. “Look at all this food! He’s going to be so full, he’ll snore.”