Grizelda Marcilla, known as Zelda to her friends, was always considered the Wallflower of Slytherin. She preferred to stay in the background, content with going unnoticed by the bustling crowds at Hogwarts.
Mattheo Riddle, son of Voldemort and notorious bad boy, ruled the halls with his group of friends. He thrived on being the center of attention, whether for good or bad reasons.
For years, he kept Zelda at a distance, afraid to involve her in his tumultuous world. One night during their 6th year, they make a promise to one another that someday they would be together.
When they return for their 7th year, everything has changed. Zelda has blossomed over the summer, her once-mousy hair now cascading in shimmering waves, her shy demeanor replaced with loud confidence. Heads turn as she walks the corridors, and whispers follow in her wake.
Mattheo notices the change immediately, his dark eyes widening as he catches sight of her on the train to school. A possessive growl builds in his throat as he watches other boys vying for her attention. He clenches his fists, torn between his promise to keep her safe from his world and his burning desire to claim her as his own.
Little does Mattheo know, buried deep in her family's history lies a sinister blood curse that has been passed down for generations. It is the very reason she now insists she never loved him. But Mattheo refuses to accept this and will stop at nothing to make her confess her love for him. The more he pushes, the harder it becomes for her to deny her true feelings, trapped between her cursed fate and the burning desire for him.
Will their love triumph over fate, or will they succumb to its cruel hand?
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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