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.

it? Was he gentle? Rough? Did he take

feeling shy about sharing such intimate details.

“Oh my God, it was

“I am not talking about this.”

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

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

it! Damn, Claire, no wonder

cheeks burned. “Can we talk

If only my first time had been half as good

a waste.”

head. “You’ve told me

But now, I’m only interested in hearing more about Gabriel Storm.

we not talk about him?” I replied, feeling slightly guilty. “Besides, he is… completely different

“I never really liked Adrian for you. I always thought you were too good for him,

best boyfriend, but he wasn’t entirely bad. He had his moments, but I couldn’t say that to Jess. Otherwise, she would wonder why I was still defending him. Even

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

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

“Sounds like my type already.

“Fine,” I relented.

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

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

arms. “I can handle myself. Besides, weren’t you just hyping me up moments ago? What’s

in your eyes when you talk about him. This isn’t just a game anymore, is it?”

my heart

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

I asked, as though I didn’t already know 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

my head.

looking out for

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

else, but not yourself. Claire,

that’s who I want to be now? Good girl Clairessa is gone. Now I just want

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

away. “I won’t get caught up. Adrian is my past. Gabriel is my present.”