Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Clairessa’s POV

Chapter 107: Just Getting Started

Gabriel chuckled softly, stepping forward with that confident stride of his.

“You must be Jess.” He extended his hand.

Jess straightened, smoothing her hair as if she hadn’t just been caught gawking. She took his outstretched hand, gripping it a little too eagerly.

“And you must be the famous Gabriel Storm.” Her eyes practically sparkled.

“In the flesh.” His grin was effortless.

Then, turning back to me, Gabriel’s hand brushed against my cheek, lingering longer than necessary. His lips pressed lightly against my forehead, warm and possessive.

“I’ll call you,” he murmured against my skin, his breath sending shivers down my spine.

Then he stepped back. “I’ll let you two catch up. It was nice meeting you, Jess.”

“The pleasure is all mine!” Jess exclaimed, leaning against the doorway, watching him leave with a look of admiration that quickly turned to mischief the moment the door clicked shut.

“Claire…” She let out a dramatic sigh. “That man is the definition of hot. Handsome. Rich. Tall. It’s giving

‘Zaddy‘ energy, and I’m here for it.”

“Jess!” I cut her off, shaking my head at her theatrics as I dropped onto the sofa.

She plopped down beside me, folding her legs under her. “No, seriously! I can see why you lost your V–card

to him.”

“Jess!” I gasped, more outraged by her boldness than surprised. “How was your trip?” I asked quickly, desperate to change the subject.

She waved a dismissive hand. “Forget about my trip. Let’s talk about yours.” She grabbed my hand and pulled me closer.

the details. How was it? Was he gentle? Rough?

covered my face, feeling shy about sharing such

my God, it was rough, wasn’t it?

my fingers. “I am not

live for these details,” she pressed. “Did he whisper sweet nothings? Or was he all dominance and control?”

little bit of both…” I admitted reluctantly. Gabriel was patient and… intense when he needed to be. Let’s just

it! Damn, Claire, no

“Can we talk about something

my first time had been

a waste.”

groaned, shaking my head. “You’ve told me that story a thousand times.”

tell you a thousand more. But now, I’m only interested in hearing more about Gabriel

I replied, feeling slightly guilty. “Besides, he

Adrian for you. I always

her over–the–top display. Adrian wasn’t the best boyfriend, but he wasn’t entirely bad. He had his moments, but

chin on her palm, eyes narrowing with curiosity. “Now,

tender. Complicated. He’s a whole lot,” I responded, feeling a rush of electricity just talking about

my type already. Tell

“Fine,” I relented.

Gabriel–our first night together, his outbursts–but I left out

be careful with this. Are you

crossed my arms. “I can handle myself. Besides, weren’t you

“It’s just… the look in your eyes when you talk about

in my heart it was a

“Claire, from everything you’ve told me, Gabriel is the kind of man you should

asked, as though I didn’t

much baggage. The issues with his ex–wife–Adrian’s mom–that you just told me about. And then there are all these rules

my head.

looking out

“I know. But like I said before, I can take care

not yourself. Claire, you’re a hearts–and–flowers

be now? Good girl Clairessa is gone. Now I just want to follow my feelings.”

the consequences?” she asked, her eyes searching mine. “I don’t want to see you get hurt again–or worse, caught in a twisted

Adrian is