The Weight of a Choice – Liam x MC (Pt. 2)

The resort was beautiful. Elysse can’t help but slightly open her mouth in awe at the beautiful place Liam had taken her. The trip was shorter than Elysse had thought it would be. They’d been there for three days and the next morning, they’d be heading back to the palace. Where she would be sucked into the life of a Queen. Her coronation was planned for two weeks from today. Her anxiety through the roof, wondering if her dress would still fit by then.

“My love?” Liam says softly, playfully nudging her

“Yes…” Elysse whispers, turning her head to look at him

“What are you thinking?” Liam asks

“I am thinking, that I wish we never had to leave this place” Elysse says, her bottom lip quivering

She bites her lower lip as her eyes fill with tears, her heightened emotions betraying her as Liam pulls her closer to him on the balcony of their suit. His other hand lifted as he wipes the tears from her face, a small smile on his lips.

“Oh my Queen” Liam grins “We can come back anytime you’d like”

“Only for a couple of days, we couldn’t even have a full honeymoon” Elysse sighs, more tears escaping her eyes “As if it wasn’t bad enough our wedding was ruined…then we finally get away and it’s only for a couple of days…I just…”

“Love….” Liam says softly, pulling Elysse back into the suit

He sits on the bed, pulling Elysse next to him as his arm slides around her waist. Her head falls gently onto his chest, tears streaming down her face, despite her intense need wanting them to stop from falling.

“Elysse…” Liam says softly, tilting her tear stained face up towards his “Everything we have gone through, every single thing, has led us to this very moment. I will spend the rest of my life making up the last year to you. I promise”

“I’m sorry for getting so emotional…” Elysse croaks out, wiping her face

“There is no need to apologize…” Liam whispers “Speaking of making things up to you…”

In one swift motion, Liam scoops Elysse in his arms and flips her onto the mattress. Her back pressed into the luxurious bedspread as Liam crawls up her body slowly. One hand travelling under he dress as she shivers, his lips colliding with hers in a flurry of eagerness lingering between them.

Elysse was beginning to understand the changes happening to her. One moment she was crying and then next minute, she was anxious to pull Liam’s clothes off, to feel his skin against hers. The way he’d made her feel, she knew without a doubt that she was irrevocably in love with him and losing him, could shatter her world.

A soft moan escapes her lips as Liam’s lips move lower down her neck, trailing kisses to her collarbone before his teeth tug on the top of her dress, the soft cotton dragging down her skin. Instinctively, Elysse bends her knees upwards, spreading her legs as Liam falls in between them. His hand, at her center eliciting an even louder moan from her as his fingers toy with the lace, moving it out of the way and feeling her. The warmth radiating off of her body, it was too much for Liam.

At first, he was so calm and kept his composure but the louder she was, the more he lost control. His face disappearing between her thighs. But she didn’t want him there, not yet. Elysse pushes herself up, a confused Liam still kneeling on the bed by her ankles.

“Come” Elysse whispers, her finger curling towards a spot next to her

Liam obliges, pushing himself up as he crawls up the mattress and flips onto his back next to Elysse. She slips out of bed, pulling off her dress, letting the soft blue material fall to the floor as she pulls off the remaining lace on her body. Completely naked, she crawls back up the bed and over Liam. First unbuttoning his shirt, then pushing it to the sides as her hands explore his body. His chest rising and falling, sharp breaths when her fingers travel lower.

She quickly undoes his belt, Liam shifting around slightly to help her pull everything off of him. His socks, the last thing to go as he slips his arms out of his shirt, Elysse nudging him back as he kisses up his thighs. His hips instinctively buck upwards, as she slowly travels closer to his length. Liam letting out a low growl when she wraps her hand around him, lowering her mouth onto him.

The sound he makes, while she moves her mouth against him turns her on even more. She isn’t able to continue for long, before Liam sits up and pulls her up. His lips colliding with hers as he positions himself at her entrance, his hands falling onto her hips as she lowers herself onto him, her body moving against him, both of them moaning out.

Outside their suite, waves crash into the shore, Liam crashing into Elysse as the headboard thumps into the wall behind them. The sun beating down, lighting them on fire as the heat between them explodes. Both of them crying out as their bodies resume moving against the other, everything so much more intense, Elysse nearly screaming at the sensation. Her nails digging into the skin on Liam’s chest, his fingertips digging into her hips, both of their eyes wide. His eyes locked onto hers, both of them barely able to catch their breath as their bodies slow down. Elysse stays where she is, her legs relaxing into the mattress before she slides off of Liam, curling up in his arms as he plants a kiss on her forehead.

“That was…I’ve never felt your body so…” Liam says breathlessly

“Hm..” Elysse yawns, trying to avoid his gaze

“Let’s rest and later I’ve made dinner plans for us” Liam grins

Elysse nods, slipping her legs under the blankets as she drifts off to sleep. Surprisingly faster than she thought she would. Liam comfortably sleeping as well, something he hadn’t done well, but now that they no longer had to sleep separately, both of them had discovered a new level of comfort and safety in sleeping together.

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Elysse wakes up to Liam’s lips trailing kisses down her bare shoulder. His hands on her body beaneath the blankets as she sun casts an orange shadow across everything.

“Are you hungry, my love?” Liam asks softly

“I could eat” Elysse grins, her eyes fluttering open

“Then may I have the honor of escorting you to dinner?” Liam grins

“Always” Elysse whispers, both of them slipping out of bed

Elysse walks into the closet where her clothes had all been hung up and folded for her. Sighing while also letting out a small chuckle at the drawer full of lace, nothing cotton in sight. She slips into the one that seems to cover the most, before she turns to face the dresses hanging in the closet. She picks out a red one, a bit off the shoulder, with the bottom being higher in the front than the back. She grabs a pair of sandals, knotting her hair into a low bun as Liam steps out of his closet. His ironed shorts and white button up, with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, white boats shoes on his feet.

“You look absolutely radiant” Liam grins

“Thank you, you look quite dashing yourself” Elysse chuckles as Liam laces his fingers with hers

The leave the suit together, the coolness of the lobby dissolving into a wave of thick, heat as they walk down the beach.

“I thought you made dinner plans for us?” Elysse questions

“I did” Liam smirks, motioning further down the beach

Elysse squints at first, adjusting her eyes when she notices a large table, staff members lighting candles all around it. Some in the sand, some on tall glass stands. The water gently lapping the shore as Liam quickens his pace. Like a child excited to open birthday gifts.

The approach the set up, rose petals everywhere as Liam pulls out Elysse’s chair for her. She sits, a staff member offering her a glass of champagne.

“Actually, I’d like only non-alcoholic drinks tonight please” Elysse blushes, Liam eyeing her

“Is there something you want to tell me?” Liam chuckles, his expression soft

“It’s better to not drink when you’re trying” Elysse’s face reddens even more, the sunset not the only thing making her sweat “I just want to take it easy”

“Of course” Liam nods “You’re going to make an amazing mother one day”

“Thank…” Elysse sucks in a sharp breath of air “Thank you”

Liam nods, alerting the staff to take away the alcohol. As though the universe is testing her, the first thing to come to the table is what appears to be a poke bowl. A bed of rice topped with raw ahi tuna, avocado, sliced peeled and sliced cucumber on the side.

Liam picks up his chopsticks, happily digging into the raw fish as Elysse takes her time, mulling over how she will get around this obstacle, especially when she can’t eat raw fish and the smell of it makes her absolutely nauseated.

Her chopsticks gather some of the sticky rice and cucumber, moving the tuna around and under the rice as as tries to hide the fact that she isn’t eating it.

“Everything alright?” Liam asks

“Yes, just not really in the mood for raw food” Elysse smiles back

“You love sushi, most of the menu for tonight is raw fish” Liam says, a slight air of disappointment in his tone

“I was hoping to get more of a taste of the caribbean, I’m actually thinking maybe we could go walking a bit more…” Elysse says, her eyes flitting towards the water

Liam sets down his chopsticks, without missing a beat as he stands and holds his hand out for Elysse.

They take two glasses of sparkling apple juice with them, as they go walking down the beach. By the time they get back to the suit, Elysse is starving.

“I know you planned a dinner that I ruined…but would you mind if we ordered room service?” Elysse asks, arching an eyebrow at him

“Of course my love” Liam grins “I am getting hungry myself”

Elysse grabs the room service menu from a drawer in a small table near the door, as she picks up the phone to dial. Liam kicks off his shoes, settling into bed as Elysse hangs up the phone. Quickly changing and using the bathroom before a soft knock on the door, causes both Liam and Elysse to tense up.

“Room Service” A woman says through the door

Liam climbs out of bed and opens the door, Bastien nodding to him as the woman leaves the cart in the hall. Bastien does a thorough check, before ushering four carts full of food into the suit.

“What did you order?” Liam asks amusingly as Bastien leaves

“I was hungry so I went a little crazy” Elysse chuckles “This cart is American. Hamburgers, Mac & Cheese, Fries and wings. This cart is South American. Ceviche, Steak, Empanadas and Tacos.” Elysse winks “Over here we have Caribbean, Jerk Salmon, Mango salsa, papaya and chicken with rice. The last cart is heavily Asian inspired, with nothing raw. Lamb skewers, Kung Pao chicken, mango pudding and cooked shrimp egg rolls.”

“Shall we start East to West?” Liam chuckles, both of them setting up the table

Elysse is surprised by her appetite, having spent the last few nights, hurling in the bathroom, eating due to actual hunger was a welcome change of pace.

She takes her time, both of them sampling a bit of everything. The mango pudding a welcome relief after the jerk salmon.

They retire into bed after a staff member had come to clear out the trays. Both of their bellies slightly swollen from eating so much. Elysse curls into Liam, only one more night of bliss before they return to the palace. Before they return back to their lives.

Despite all of this, Elysse feels nervous and against her better judgement, she watches Liam fall asleep. His chest rising and falling. It’s not until his breathing has slowed that she silently slips out of bed. She digs around for her phone, almost wishing she hadn’t brought it along with her. She steps out onto the balcony, sliding the door closed behind her as she sinks down onto the cool tile.

Her thumb tapping the screen as she dials his number. Her heart beating out of her chest. What is she doing? She knows it’s wrong. She is still on her honeymoon, yet despite this. The trill continues. He won’t answer. He is sleeping. He won’t.

“Brooks?” The voice on the other end of the line is hoarse

He was sleeping, she had woken him.

“Brooks? What’s wrong?” The man says now, a bit more urgently

“I’m fine, Drake” Elysse whispers “I’m sorry to wake you…I just…”

“Elysse” Drake says, his tone serious

“I just missed your voice…” Elysse says, instantly regretting it the moment the words slip past her lips “Goodnight, Drake”

Elysse ends the call before Drake can say much more. She turns her phone off, her head resting against the brick of the resort as a mix of emotions erupt inside of her.

Before she can register any of them, she runs back into the suit, tossing her phone into her bag as she heaves into the toilet. Her knees pressed into the cool tile as Liam groggily walks into the bathroom. The first night he had actually been woken up by her sickness.

He doesn’t hesitate to hold her hair back, gently rubbing her back as she continues to get sick.