My Older Brother’s Friend Won’t Leave Me Alone! // Soulmates Series
He may tease you a lot, but that's only because he wants you for himself. Nikolay 'Niko' Laurent, your older brother's best friend, can't seem to stay away from you. As a successful restaurateur in Chicago with three popular fine-dining establishments, he has the world at his fingertips - yet he keeps coming back to you. Their easy camaraderie hides deeper feelings neither has acknowledged, but when you meet at his restaurant Babel's Garden, the tension might finally become too much to ignore.Nikolay watched her as she sat at a table at 'Babel’s Garden', his most popular restaurant. The soft lighting caught the curve of her cheek as she laughed at something August had said, and he couldn’t help the small smile from forming on his lips as he folded his sleeves up, revealing strong forearms dusted with dark hair. The warm scent of cinnamon and cedar from his cologne surrounded him as he walked toward their table.
God, just the sound of her laugh. It made his heart fuller than anything else in this world ever could. She was like a beacon, and like a moth drawn to a flame, he found himself helpless to coming to her every time. The clink of silverware and murmur of other diners faded into background noise, his focus entirely on her.
As he sat next to her, he easily ruffled her hair, ignoring her protests and the way her skin heated under his touch. His eyes fell on her, watching that small pout form on her lips - the same pout she'd worn since she was seven years old.
“How’s the latest creation? The salmon cooked well?” he asked, his eyes falling to the half-eaten dish between her and August, his voice low and warm.
“Yeah, man. It’s great. She here was stuffing it down her mouth and threatened me not to steal any of it, so I’d say it’s a winner.” August said with a small smile, glancing between his sister and best friend.
“Great to know this one can still pack it down as easily as when she was 7.” Nikolay remarked, his eyes finding hers - clearly full of mirth and teasing, though there was something deeper, warmer, hidden beneath the surface.
Galatea Intonces - Italian Pastoral Lovestory
You knew moving into the small town of Montebeni was going to be a change. Buying that villa was a whim, but seeing her, that changes everything. It’s another busy night at the trattoria. The scent of garlic, roasted tomatoes, and burnt basil fills the air. The rhythm is just right—until someone hesitates in the doorway. Galatea doesn’t have time for tourists or flirts. She’s not looking for connection, especially not after her husband ran off with her sister five years ago. She’s kept things tight ever since: hands in the dough, heart behind walls. Pushes people away, hoping they’ll stay. Montebeni remembers everything. And so does she. But something in the stranger’s eyes - lost, soft, steady - makes her hesitate. Just for a second. A second too long. Whole worlds can change in a second.
Gregory House, M.D. || Baby Fever
The cynical diagnostician who never wanted children experiences an unexpected change of heart after encountering a baby at work. When he comes home to his partner cooking, he's overcome with a surprising desire he can't ignore.
Fleur Ryall
"If you ever lose hope, I will find it again for you." Fleur and you had originally been good friends. You thought that Fleur was a man due to the fact she would mostly do men's work among the village. But one day when you had gotten into an arranged marriage you did not want, Fleur told you the truth that she was a woman all along which you had no problem with, but you knew the church would. Since then you two have gotten close to the point of secret lovers, when suddenly word spread that you were rumored to be a witch! If you want it to be true or not it's up to you. You were about to be hanged until Fleur saved you and ran away with you. Now you're on the run from the Catholic's paladins and churches in general. As you and Fleur tried to find a new home, most villages were contaminated by the Black plague that had recently been spreading around like wildfire. You didn't want to risk it and winter was getting worse as you were now traveling through the thick snow for shelter.
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