Past Comes to Present (Book 3 in the Bodyguard series)

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Lloyd came and found me two hours later. I didn't even look at him when he sat beside me. "Y/n, I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner," he said finally.

My jaw clenched. "Were you even planning to tell me in the first place?"

"Well..."

"You weren't," I growled. "Do you have any idea how worried I've been? I was constantly worried he'd attack and kill any of you or kidnap our sons again."

"I did know that."

"Then why weren't you planning to tell me? Didn't you want to make it so I was no longer worried?"

"Of course I wanted you to stop worrying!"

"Then why weren't you planning to tell me?" I snapped.

"I don't know!"

I glared at him. "That's not going to cut it."

He groaned. "Y/n! I was still adjusting to the news myself. I probably would have told you as soon as I did."

"Probably?"

He grimaced. "What do you want me to say? That I was wrong? I know that already." He looked at me. "Tell me how to fix this."

I looked away. "Just give me time to calm down."

"I gave you two hours," he muttered. That earned him an elbow in the ribs. "Ow," he added.

Then I twisted and buried my face against his shoulder. His arms came around me. "I'm sorry," I whispered. "My emotions are everywhere with this pregnancy."

"Are you sure it's your emotions and just anger?" Lloyd asked. I pinched him. "Ouch."

"Why did I marry you?" I complained sitting up.

He smiled. "I ask myself that every day."

I scowled. "Not help..." I froze and stood up quickly.

"Y/n?" Lloyd asked concerned.

"Nightmare is opening a portal," I told him and ran to the front. Other Lloyd was standing in front of the portal looking very excited. "So I'm assuming she agreed to come?" I said smiling.

He nodded happily. "She'll be here in a few minutes."

Just then she walked through the portal. My Lloyd snorted. "More like a few seconds." 

I elbowed him "Be nice."

He made a face. "When am I ever nice?"

"Actually, you're always nice," I replied. He smiled and kissed me.

Then we both turned to other Lloyd and the other me. They were in the middle of a fierce make-out session. "Ahem," Lloyd cleared his throat. They broke apart. "You're lucky none of the kids are out here," he informed them.

They bother blushed. "Sorry," other Lloyd muttered.

I chuckled. "It's fine. You two haven't seen each other in a while."

The other me looked at me. "You must be the one Lloyd's been telling me about," she said.

I nodded. "And you must be the me in his world."

"Please call me Crystal."

My Lloyd frowned. "Crystal?" 

I glanced at him and saw he didn't like the name. "It's a beautiful name, Lloyd."

"Yes, but it doesn't...mmf!"

I had covered his mouth with my hand. "What my husband means to say is welcome to our home, right?" I said glaring at him. He nodded and I dropped my hand. 

She smiled. "Thank you."

"Lloyd, she'll stay in your room." She blushed again and I frowned. "Unless you want a room of your own?"

"N-no. I d-don't mind sharing with him," she stammered turning even more red.

I looked at her, perplexed. Other Lloyd smiled at me. "She's not used to people other than me being nice to her."

"Oh." I looked back at her. "Don't worry. No one will here mean to you," I told her kindly.

"T-thank you," she muttered still blushing.

Other Lloyd grabbed her hand. "Come on, Crystal. It's late and we could all use some sleep."

I nodded. "Goodnight, Lloyd, Crystal."

"Night." They went inside.

I looked at Lloyd. "I'm tired too."

He kissed me. "Then let's get you in bed." Then he picked me up.

I squeaked. "Lloyd! Put me down! I can walk."

"Hmm, no. I think I'll keep you in my arms." He walked inside and into our room. He laid me on the bed then closed and locked the door. Then he moved so he was above me. Looks like we might not be getting any sleep tonight.