#venandced

Cedrick woke far too early that morning. It was extremely unlike him. He was always one for sleeping in, and Venreena was always the early riser. Especially as of late. Too many times had he been woken up to her being atop him and snuggling into his chest, only to abandon him in her oh-so cynical manner so that she may get ready for the days events. 

It was torture to the poor man, truly.

But this day? He woke before even Venreena. In nothing more than his undergarments, he strode down the stairs of the townhouse and into their kitchen area.

The Duke heaved a sigh. He hated cooking, but it had to be done. For his lovely wife, so that she may rest and enjoy a meal, a home-cooked meal, however disgusting it may be in the end. At least some effort was put forth?

To start, Cedrick prepared eggs. Specifically scrambled eggs with a sprinkle of fresh cheese on the top. To accompany it, he cut up a few pieces of cold cooked meats. A bit of fish and beef. Lastly, he finished it off with a slice of bread. Once completely finished, he prepared their small table and made them both a cup of hot tea.

After the table was set, the rogue made his way back up the stairs and into he and Venreena’s bedroom. Cedrick slipped back into the bed and over to her side. He brushed a gentle hand down her cheek, “Good morning..” the nobleman whispered to his lover, “...I have a little surprise for you..” 

Venreena grumped quietly and whined as she began to wake.

A light smile touched at Cedrick’s features, “Mmm, yes, I know.. you are so very tired.. “

“Uh huh.. so let me sleep.” she huffed.

“..but... breakfast.” Cedrick responded with, cheekily, “..you need it.”

Venreena’s eyes opened and her brows quirked in curiosity, “You cooked? Since when do you cook?”

He rolled his eyes, “Uh huh, I did. And if you’d get that perfect ass of yours out of the bed.. you’d know that.”

The redhead scoffed playfully and rolled over so that she may smack Cedrick on the chest, “So very snarky, my Lord.”

A quick kiss was planted to her lips then, “See you downstairs then...?” Cedrick grinned.

“Fine....” Venreena groaned.

Without a second thought, Cedrick slipped from the bed and made his way back downstairs, Venreena soon to follow, so that he may enjoy an excellent morning with his wife.