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.

How was it? Was he gentle? Rough?

covered my face, feeling shy about

“Oh my God, it was

through my fingers. “I am not talking about

live for these details,” she pressed. “Did he

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

out a squeal. “I knew it! Damn,

cheeks burned. “Can we talk about

“I need more details. If only my first time had been

a waste.”

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

But now, I’m only interested in

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

for you. I always thought you were too good for him, but you loved him,

entirely bad. He had his moments, but I couldn’t say that to Jess. Otherwise, she would wonder why I was still

on her palm, eyes narrowing with curiosity. “Now, if Gabriel isn’t like his son, what

Complicated. He’s a whole lot,” I responded, feeling a rush of

my type

“Fine,” I relented.

about Gabriel–our first night together, his outbursts–but I left out the more intense details.

need to be careful

Besides, weren’t you just hyping me up moments ago?

leaning back. “It’s just… the look in your eyes when you talk about him. This isn’t just a game

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

me, Gabriel is the kind of man you should stay

as though I didn’t already know the answer.

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

my head.

only looking out

said before, I can take care of myself.”

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

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

away. “I won’t get caught up. Adrian