ACCIDENTALLY MARRIED TO THE BILLIONAIRE SINGLE DAD (Gabrielle and Damon) novel Chapter 15

DAMON’S POV

I dropped my suitcase and phone on the kitchen counter and took a bottle of water from the fridge.

Gabrielle was getting on my last nerves.

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From the moment we met, she swept nothing but drama and trouble into my life. The conversation I had with her father was a constant reminder of that.

When she touched my chest my heart beat faster. How could I tell her I push her away because she scares the fuck out of me?

I went to the doctor, convinced something was physically wrong with me, but there wasn’t. No irregular heartbeat, no medical reason.

It was just her.

And yet… when she looked at me, I felt my chest tighten, and my pulse betray me.

I didn’t like it.

I hated it.

I never felt emotions since I was a child. But she had a way of pulling them out of me.

I threw the empty water bottle in the recycling trash can and walked upstairs. As I passed by her room, I heard Lila and her laughter.

I knew I shouldn’t but I paused by her room and watched them through the crack of the open door.

They were painting their faces with those makeup thingy. Lila’s light and pure laughter filled the room, and Gabrielle’s soft voice guided her tiny hands as she dabbed something pink on Lila’s cheeks.

I hated how easy it was to get drawn into this moment. But I couldn’t tear my eyes away. The way she smiled warmly and patiently at Lila… it made something inside me tighten, ache, and yet… feel alive.

My chest ached again.

Damn this! Damn this woman who blew into my life like a windstorm!

I pushed the door wide open.

Lila screamed and ran into my embrace. I picked her up and swung her in the air like she liked.

“Daddy!” Lila shouted, kicking her legs excitedly.

“Hey, princess,” I said, setting her down gently but keeping my hands on her shoulders.

Gabby folded her arms across her chest. “There’s something called knocking”

Lila laughed and grabbed my hand. “Come on, Gabby! We’re going to finish my makeup! Daddy will help”

I frowned at her. “I’m not helping with makeup.”

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Lala pouted. “Yes, you are!”

‘You don’t have to be cold to your own daughter too,” Gabby said. “Sit.”

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sat on the bed with my arms crossed and watching her put makeup on Lila. She caught me staring and rolled her eyes at

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‘Here, Daddy, you can do the eye shadow,” Lila insisted, handing me the compact.

took it reluctantly and held it awkwardly. Gabrielle gave me a pointed look.

Careful,” she said softly, “it’s a little powdery.”

nodded, pretending I knew what I was doing but paused when I realized I was enjoying it too much.

I stood up abruptly and walked out of the room without another word.

‘How rude,” I heard Gabrielle say behind me as I left but I didn’t stop.

GABRIELLE’S POV

Lila and I were having a nap when a knock came on my door. I muttered angrily under my breath and stood up to open it.

Damon was standing here with his hands in his pockets. He was scrolling through his phone and wearing black sweatpants with a white compression shirt.

He was sweaty and I could tell he had just finished working out.

I swallowed and forced my eyes to stay on his face even though they longed to look down.

‘What do you want? Lila is asleep,” I said.

He handed a card over. “We have an event to attend tonight.”

I blinked at the card in his hand, my fingers brushing against his as I took it.

“An event?” I asked cautiously.

He nodded, his jaw tight. “Yes. It’s important. Dress appropriately. You can use my card if you want to shop.”

I glanced at the time. “But Lila…”

“She’ll stay with Susan,” he interrupted, already turning to leave.

I watched him go, the door clicking softly behind him. That was it! I’d had enough of his nonchalance.

I followed him into his bedroom I pushed the door open without knocking and caught him mid–change of his shirt.

He froze, his sleeves halfway over his head, and muscles tense under the fabric. His icy blue eyes met mine.

“What are you doing?” he asked.

I stepped closer, letting my irritation show. “I’m not going with you tonight.”

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He didn’t answer immediately. He pulled the shirt off completely, tossing it into an empty basket, and ran a hand through his damp hair.

“Too bad,” he said. “You don’t have a choice.”

My brows shot up. “Excuse me?”

He reached for a fresh towel from the closet, completely unfazed. “You heard me. You’re coming.”

“You can’t just order me around, Damon.”

He turned slowly then, his expression unreadable. “You’re my wife. It won’t be nice to go to these events without you by my side.”

I scoffed, forcing my eyes from his chest. “I’m not your wife. We got married accidentally and you took advantage of my drunken state.”

His jaw tightened, but his voice stayed calm. “You signed the papers.”

I crossed my arms. “Because you tricked me into it.”

His lips curved slightly, but there was no humor in them. “You really think I need to trick you into anything? You proposed to me and begged me to marry you. Do I have to keep reminding you? Because I don’t mind.”

My mouth opened to argue but I didn’t have any comeback.

“That’s what I thought,” he said, walking into the bathroom. “Unless you want to get in the shower with me I guess this conversation is over.”

My pulse quickened at the thought of getting naked and in the shower with Damon Gravari.

“No, thanks. I’ll pass,” I said.

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