Espresso Cookie X Madeleine Cookie Novels & Stories

"Make sure to put them on our tab." The pairs of eyebrows now shoot up in disbelief, and the entire bakery erupts into cheers. Chuckling at the lively atmosphere, Max and I pay for the orders before stepping outside to enjoy our cookies on one of the benches. It's a beautiful February night, and we don't want it to go to waste. But you can only imagine my shocked reaction when I spot the man who's savoring his pistachio-flavored French macaroons on the bench next to ours. "Eddie?"

Tanner coughed, trying to stop laughing under the annoyed gaze of his mate. “Breakfast is all ready made. I made Saccottini al cioccolato, chocolate danish, I guess you’d call it in America. We also made coffee.” Zelma explained, gesturing to the kitchen counter. I looked over, and indeed a large number of the chocolate-filled pastries were neatly arranged in baskets, and the coffee maker was brewing. So at least they had gotten things done before they were distracted. “I see. Well, thank you. And glad your arm is feeling better. You both should probably go wash up and get ready. We have memorials today.” I nodded.

she said, it sounds like she is questioning my idea. “No, to try their new cookies” I replied, before standing up “what type of coffee do you drink or do you prefer tea?” “Affogato,” she replied. I nodded before going to the counter to order. A few minutes later, a barista came back with our order. Maren turns out to be a foodie, not that I am annoyed by it. She is also cute when she eats, she totally forgets that she is in the public and didn't even get anxious when some paparazzi were taking our pictures.

The coffee machine was already on, and he poured me a cup, just how I like it. “Hope you slept well?” he asked, passing me a tray of pastries that just seemed to be freshly baked. I smiled and took a cookie. I sank my teeth into it. It tasted amazing. “I slept okay,” I replied. “When did you make these?” “Oh, I didn’t make them. I bought them. They are for Miss Hyest.” I stopped mid-chew and set my coffee down on the table. It was like the world had stopped around me. “Miss Hyest? Why? Did she ask you to buy them for her?”

Bailey POV Orion considers the spread thoughtfully for a minute, the hesitation making me anxious. “ Come on, I'm dying of anticipation.” I jab at him and he smiles then points to a tray next to me. "Definitely the croissants. I like all three varieties. The cinnamon rolls are a must and the honey lavender scones are unique enough to be a signature item. And these…" he holds up one of the chocolate chip cookies, "...are perfect. Don't change a thing about them."

“I’m a paying customer.” “He’s getting that to go, Spider,” Mirrie said, ignoring Shane completely. “No, he’s not, Spider.” Mac eyed the pastries piled up in front of him. “Wow. Those smell good. Fresh-baked?” “Yep,” Spider said. “I made ‘em myself this morning. You want something?” “Sure do,” Mac said. “Maybe a few croissants? And a blueberry muffin and… ummm, let’s see… those white chocolate chip cookies look amazing.” He glanced at Mirrie, remembering how much she loved sweet stuff. “Three of those.”

I was really curious to know what. “Well, I’m not much of a cook either, but if operation taught me anything, it’s I have a gentle touch,” she tells me, smiling as I arch a brow, looking away from our rivals. “Oh yeah, when did you play that?” I ask as we weigh out the flour and butter. We wanted to spread our bets and make 3 different types of cookies. Chocolate chip, the classic, red velvet our showstopper and tiramisu cookie our rogue. Surely one of them would come out right. “When I was in the hospital Gabriel didn’t want me to get bored but truthfully, I think he was just hiding from his pack,” she laughs and I join in too.

“You look like you’re about to marry it.” I ignored him, peeling back the seal. The scent hit me first—warm vanilla, caramelized sugar, and the faintest trace of white chocolate. It was intoxicating. Inside, three glossy pastries sat perfectly aligned on a soft linen base, each one shimmering under the office lights like edible jewels. I gasped. “She actually did it…” “Did what?” “She made it exactly like the photo she sent me earlier.” I pointed at the golden drizzle curling across the top like ribbons. “Look at the precision, Damian. It’s art.”