Dear Immortal Tyrant

"I like meat the way I prepared it just fine," Lina grumbled with an angry jab of her elbows.

Kaden let out a smooth chuckle. The sound sent her pulse racing. It was warm and reached the pit of her stomach. He nuzzled his face into her neck, kissing the most sensitive spot. With a low groan, he then pecked her cheek.

"I can't get enough of you," Kaden rasped, leaning against her.

Lina could feel his hardness pressing into her behind. With a blush, she tried to escape. He gripped her stomach tighter, hugging her deeper.

"My smell is fading from you." Kaden landed his lips on the crown of her head. He couldn't stop kissing her. She was so soft. So supple. He loved that about her.

"Let me fix that." Kaden wanted to touch her everywhere. To kiss her in places she'd never let him. He slipped a hand under her shirt, feeling her stomach. His thumb brushed her belly button before it began to travel lower. To her favorite spot. The one that made her twitch with pleasure.

"Eat my food first," Lina complained, grabbing his hand before he continued.

"Oh, I'll eat something for sure." Kaden kissed her behind her ears. His other hand began to slide up her body, reaching for her lovely breasts. But she nudged him again.

"My breakfast dessert is getting cold," Lina complained. "It tastes best warm."

"It tastes best when your back is bent over this counter," Kaden growled.

Lina shivered at his voice. Wherever he caressed her body, her skin grew warm. She was beginning to hum with desire, but she'd worked too hard. She wanted him to eat. To show him that she could cook too.

"Here, try some," Lina said.

Before Kaden could respond, Lina shoved a piece of mango into his mouth. He paused. Then, he reluctantly chewed.

"Sweet?" Lina asked him.

Kaden glanced heatedly at her. She definitely was.

"Yes."

"Very?" Lina insisted.

"It'd taste sweeter on your—"

Lina shoved another piece into his mouth. He chewed the fruit, a smile on his face. This man was so damn cheeky. To distract his greediness, she grabbed him by the hand. Then, Lina guided him to the table in the kitchen.

"See, my breakfast desserts are cold," Lina grumbled. "They tasted better warm."

"Yeah?" Kaden mused. He gave her hand a soft squeeze.

Lina responded by pouting up at him. He chuckled at her loving expression. Cupping her face, he kissed her on the forehead, then nose, left cheek, right cheek, chin, and finally, her mouth. This caused her to giggle and laugh, whilst her hands rested over his. Afterward, he rested his forehead upon hers.

"Such an endearing little wife I have," Kaden coaxed.

"I'd be much more endearing if you ate the damn food and didn't try to seduce me," Lina deadpanned.

Kaden loudly laughed. She could feel her heart melt on the spot. His laughter was deep and proud, much like his presence. With an amused shake of his head, he dropped his hands and finally took a seat.

Lina plopped down next to him. To her surprise, he went straight for the burnt sausages.

"You don't like sweet things?" Lina asked with slight disappointment.

All Lina knew was how to cook sweet breakfast items because it was what she liked the most. Aside from that, she wasn't great at other things like cookies and such.

"Not unless it's from you," Kaden deadpanned.

Lina ignored him. "Give the crepes a try then, I even made a savory one with prosciutto."

Kaden raised a slow brow. This was one savory item she didn't overcook. Thus, he brought it to his plate and took a bite. Instantly, his brows shot up. There was a hint of smokiness from the cured meat, with a slightly earthy taste from the arugula, mild sweetness from crepe skin, creaminess from the sprinkled feta cheese, and light tartness from the balsamic vinaigrette.

"Good?" Lina asked with hopefulness.

"Very." Kaden took another bite of the food. He sliced through the bacon and ate it too, surprised. Even though it was burnt, it still tasted good. Maybe he was hungry today.

Usually, Kaden rarely indulged in human food. He rarely drank blood as well, since the warm drink repulsed him. He usually took blood supplements, like every other vampire out there. If he truly needed the taste of iron, he'd try animal blood. But that was about it.

Lina liked the sight of him enjoying her hard work. She rested her head on a propped-up arm and just watched him eat.

"You have great table manners," Lina pointed out.

Kaden never made a mess. He was elegant, but sharp. He sliced through everything easily.

"You'd have it too if you ate your food." Kaden sharply glanced at her, then, towards her empty plate.

Lina's lips twitched. She placed a helping of pancakes onto her platter, then poured maple syrup over them, and a slice of butter.

"I do eat," Lina said.

"Not enough."

"Not everyone has your stomach," Lina responded.

"Not everyone has the appetite the size of a bird," Kaden scoffed.

In no time, he was done with his first savory crepe. Meanwhile, she had just cut into her pancake. He watched her carefully. Sometimes, she tended to lift the fork, only to engage in a conversation, drop the food to a pile on the plate, then cut another slice. He watched as she put the pancake into her mouth, then chewed.

"Good?" Kaden mused.

Lina rapidly nodded her head, hoping it'd encourage him to eat it too. He didn't. Kaden simply watched her eat. She stared naively at him, whilst slicing another piece. Then, she offered it to him.

Kaden paused. He eyed the sugary sweet maple syrup dripping from the dessert. Then, his attention traveled to her thin fingers. She was looking at him with eagerness. With swiftness, he bent and took the food from her fork.

Kaden held back a grimace at how sweet this damn thing was. He was going to get cavities. How did she eat this kind of crap? He glanced at her elated expression. She ate it well.

"You don't like sausages?" Kaden innocently asked her, gesturing to the untouched meat.

Lina glared at him as she chewed. He smirked.

"Or do you only like mine?" Kaden murmured.

Lina swallowed. Kaden curled his finger under her chin, then brought her face closer. He could see the color returning to her cheeks, staining them a beautiful red. The color of her lips. God, he wanted to do wild things to his dear wife. Things that'd make her eyes roll back and beg him for ecstasy.

"Where have you been all my life?" Kaden groaned, kissing her directly.

Lina was startled. The kiss lasted for a second. She turned and took a sip of the morning tea. He let out a chuckle, dropped her chin, and returned to his plate.

Lina watched him lift waffles onto a plate, then placed them in front of her. He served her first before he served himself. Her heart squeezed. Should she ask him the glaring question?

Lina eyed his hands. There were small, faded scars on his knuckles. His hands were so large, just one of them could grab her throat. He had killed before. But it was in an era where death happened everyday and no one cared for it.

As Kaden took a bite of her food, she dared to ask.

"Why did you kill Everett?"