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? Did he take his time

my face, feeling shy

“Oh my God, it was rough, wasn’t it? I knew it!”

through my fingers. “I

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

intense when he

“I knew it! Damn, Claire, no wonder you’re glowing!”

we talk about something

If only my

a waste.”

“You’ve told me that story a thousand times.”

you a thousand more. But now, I’m only interested in hearing more about Gabriel Storm. Is he anything like

me tense. “Can we not talk about him?” I replied, feeling slightly

never really liked Adrian for you. I always thought you were too

he wasn’t entirely bad. He had his moments, but I couldn’t

narrowing with curiosity. “Now, if Gabriel isn’t like

lot,” I responded, feeling a rush of electricity just talking about

like my type already. Tell me

“Fine,” I relented.

Jess everything about Gabriel–our first night together, his outbursts–but I left out the more

then sighed. “Claire, you need to be careful with this. Are you sure you know

Besides, weren’t you

the look in your eyes when you talk about him. This isn’t just

knowing in my heart it was a lie.

you’ve told me, Gabriel is the kind of man you

though I didn’t

told me about. And then there are all these rules he’s giving you. Do I need

my

only looking out for you.”

said before, I can take

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

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

asked, her eyes searching mine. “I don’t want to see you get hurt again–or worse, caught in a twisted web between

get caught up. Adrian is my