Backyard Dungeon 14: A Reverse Portal Fantasy by Logan Jacobs

Author:Logan Jacobs [Jacobs, Logan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Manon looked at me with wide hazel eyes, and she was clearly surprised at her own display of affection. I didn’t want to make her feel even more embarrassed, so I just chuckled, turned, and walked up the beach to start peeling off my wetsuit. Gwen and Tiana helped to gather up the rest of what little gear we had brought and get it packed up, and both of my wives were flashing me sly smiles that said they had clearly seen the tension between Manon and me.

A few minutes later, a still-blushing Manon finally joined us and changed out of her wetsuit, and the four of us walked back to the car. I drove back to the stand where we had rented the gear, returned it, and then took Manon back to her house.

“I think we can mark that down as a success,” I said to fill the awkward silence as I drove up the hilly countryside.

“Yes, it was easier than carrying a bulky air tank on my back,” the chestnut-haired woman agreed, but she hadn’t directly looked at me since our accidental kiss.

“I’m glad I was able to make the air pockets,” Gwen chimed in from the backseat. “I think they worked really well with the vines of flowers. They looked like crowns. That was my favorite part. Is that how you grow the flowers in your hair, Tiana?”

“It is.” The Dryad nodded. “I have been growing these flowers since I was a girl. They’ve just become a part of me now. So, when do we try to find the Merfolk city?”

“Good question,” I replied as I pulled onto the drive that led to Manon’s farm. “I’d like to spend the rest of the day with the family. I feel like I’ve spent the last week running from one thing to the next. Manon, would you like to come hang out with us? I’m sure Ibseth would be thrilled to have you over for dinner, and the other ladies have taken a shine to you.”

“O-Oh, no, no.” Manon shook her head and was clearly still flustered from the kiss earlier. “I should attend to the animals and… take care of things here.”

“Are you sure?” Gwen asked in a sweet tone from the back. “Maybe we could help you with your chores real quick, and then we can go back to the beach house together.”

“That is kind of you,” Manon said as the car pulled to a stop, and she unbuckled and started to get out. “But I will be fine.”

“Maybe we’ll come by tomorrow?” I suggested. “I’d like to buy some diving gear so we don’t have to worry about returning rentals, or possibly paying for damaged items. I could use your help picking up what we need.”

“Oh, umm…” Manon stammered as she stepped out of the car. “Y-Yes. I can do that. I will see you tomorrow, Eddie. Have a good day, Gwen and Tiana.”

“Does anyone else think she was acting strange?” Tiana asked after Manon had shut the door and walked to her front door.

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