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.

Was he gentle? Rough? Did he take

I covered my face, feeling shy about sharing such intimate details.

grinned. “Oh my God, it was

my fingers. “I am not

these details,” she pressed. “Did he whisper sweet

and… intense when he needed to be. Let’s just say it went

a squeal. “I knew it! Damn, Claire, no wonder

cheeks burned. “Can we talk about something

If only my first time had

a waste.”

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

now, I’m only interested in hearing more about

me tense. “Can we not talk about him?” I replied, feeling slightly guilty. “Besides, he is… completely different from Adrian in so many

for you. I always thought you were too good for him, but you loved him, so I let it be.”

moments, but I couldn’t say that to Jess. Otherwise, she would wonder why I

with curiosity. “Now,

a whole lot,” I responded, feeling a rush of electricity just

type

“Fine,” I relented.

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

intently, then sighed. “Claire, you need to be careful with this. Are you sure you know what you’re doing?”

myself. Besides, weren’t you just hyping

when you

I replied too quickly, knowing in my heart it was a

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

as though I didn’t

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

shook my head.

I’m only looking out

know. But like I said before, I can take care of myself.”

a worried look. “You can lie to everyone else, but not yourself. Claire, you’re

to be now? Good girl Clairessa is gone. Now

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

turned away. “I won’t get caught up. Adrian is