My New Life With My Beast Husbands!

Chapter 12: The Heart Grows Fonder

As promised Loyd came back within a week's time. He came back to a smiling Iza lending a hand in the front flower garden. She was on her knees with a pair of shears in her hand, sweat on her brow focused on finding the right flowers for her bouquet.

He couldn't believe the beauty she radiated. She was wearing a simple pair of coveralls with a light blue shirt underneath and a large sun hat. Iza was helping clip flowers for the dining room when she heard a car approach. She looked to see a familiar car begin to slow at the top of the driveway, she raced over to show Loyd the flowers she had chosen.

He felt his heart flutter at her joy and pulled her closer to him, leaning her back ever so gently. Iza blushed at the touch, she could feel his muscular arms on her back. She closed her eyes waiting for what was to come.

He reached his hand and rubbed off a smudge of dirt from her cheek.

"You have dirt here," Loyd said as he wiped her face.

Iza opened her bright eyes coming face to face with Loyd's, and nervously said

"Eh... Thanks."

Loyd guided her to the door of the house;

"Come. Let's get you cleaned up for lunch, I want to hear about everything that has happened since I was here last."

Iza nodded her head. They walked together to the kitchen to prepare the bouquet for the table.

Loyd took the flowers from her hand, insisting on trimming them for her while she picked a vase. He handed her the flowers one by one. Iza studied the vase and assembled a bouquet she was proud of.

Loyd was happy but wasn't sure why. Was it simply because he was with her or was it because she was happy?

He carried the vase to the dining area and placed it on the table. Iza was confused as she thought that they would go by the window like the other vases.

"Wait don't they go over there?"

Iza pointed between the marble columns where large empty vases sat.

"Normally, yes." Loyd nodded to her before continuing.

"These aren't normal flowers though, so they will be up here with us so I can admire them each time we eat together."

Iza was speechless. He loved the flowers so much that he wanted them all to himself. Iza blushed at the thought.

Loyd looks at his watch,

"Blaze informed me that we have a little over an hour until lunch."

With that Loyd grabs her hand and leads her through the house to her room, as they walk, he says,

"Let's get you cleaned up; I have a surprise for you as well. Follow me."

As they approach the door to her room, Loyd stops and puts his hands over her eyes. Iza instinctively puts her hands over his worrying that she will bump into something. He slowly guides her into the room and over towards her bed.

He opens her eyes, and she sees a large stuffed animal. It was a cute white seal. She walked over to the bed and picked it up, smashing it to her face. It was super soft. She turned and told him how much she loved the gift, before turning back and hugging him; one hand wrapped around him and the other with the seal still in tow.

Loyd was surprised by the hug at first, but Iza squeezed close. He put his cheek to her hair and whispered,

"This way you have someone to cling to at night and keep away those nightmares."

Iza's smile changed after she could feel his sculpted body pressed against hers. Her face flushed red. A warmth began to grow from her lower stomach. This was bad, she had to get away before she let her mind wander.

Iza pulled away and turned for the shower, placing the gift on the sofa as she went.

"I Uh...., I need to get cleaned up for lunch..."

Iza closed the door behind her without looking back.

Loyd's face was turning red, he was upset that she pulled away so soon, he was enjoying the hug and warmth she radiated. What was he thinking, he must have lost it. What was he to do? He was falling for her and the bulge forming in his pants didn't help.

He groaned to himself. He needed a distraction. Loyd paced about the room, picking up the stuffed animal and laying himself across her bed.

"Calm down, focus."

Iza tried to cool her head in the shower but couldn't seem to. What was she thinking? It was just a hug, nothing more, but why does she want him so badly?

"Stupid hormones" Iza mumbled before washing herself.

Iza wrapped a towel around herself and left the bathroom. She opened the door only to see that Loyd was still in her room!

They both were silent, staring at each other down. Loyd looked her up and down. The towel perfectly covered her only exposing her upper thigh, but it was enough for Loyd to think of later.

Iza looked away before she made her way to the closet only to be stopped. Loyd had taken her hand as she was passing by. Iza looked at Loyd in confusion. He looked a bit confused with himself as well.

Loyd rose to his feet and brought Iza close to his body. Wet droplets from her hair rained onto his shirt from the movement.

Loyd brought his hand to her cheek, Iza leaning into the warm touch. She was hot from the shower only feeding his desire for her. He moved his thumb across her lips as they parted. Iza was stuck in a trance, watching the desire in Loyd's eyes.

Loyd bites his lip, he had to fight this feeling. There was too much she didn't know about him. It was wrong for him to go after her like this when he had so much to hide.

Loyd forced himself away, turning from Iza.

"I'll let you get dressed."

He said in a stiff voice before leaving the room.

Iza stood in the same spot Loyd had left her, a small pool of water forming beneath her from her wet hair. What just happened, she thought to herself.

Lunch together was nothing but awkward. The tension could be felt in the air as the two of them sat in silence and ate.

The last bites of food were coming closer in sight. They each knew they had to say something before it was too late. They both looked from their plate to each other and began to say something only to be interrupted by the other.

"About earlier" (Loyd) "Um can I ask" (Iza)

Sorry, they both said in unison. Loyd had asked Iza to go first but Iza insisted he go first. She wanted to know what he felt towards her; and explain what happened earlier. She desired him but didn't want to let these feelings grow if there was no chance between the two of them.

Loyd took a drink and cleared his throat before continuing.

"About earlier, I'm sorry I came on to you like that. It must have startled you; I don't know what I was thinking in that moment. It won't happen again."

Loyd had cocked his head looking out the window as he talked, missing the sadden expression on Iza's face.

Iza frowned at his words, what if she wanted something to happen like that again? What if she wanted more?

Meekly Iza looked at him and spoke

"What if I want it to happen again."

Loyd's eyes nearly bulged from his head as he stared at Iza taking in her words. His cheeks turned red at the words she spoke.

Did he hear right? She wants him just as much as he wants her?

"I want to get to know you better, and for you to know me but it will take some time. Do you mind waiting?"

Iza nodded her head and took his hand into hers resting it on the table.