Chapter 12
At sea
Luke and Laura kissed passionately for a few minutes, before Luke pulled away.
"Are you ready?" he asked.
"Yes."
She turned so she was facing him.
"I Laura, take thee Luke, to be my wedded husband. To have and to hold from this day forward, in sickness and in health, in good times and in dangerous times, through vendettas against the Cassadines and kidnappings by former girlfriends. For better or worse, for richer or poorer. To love, to cherish, to follow to the ends of the earth. Our love is strong enough that I know that even in death, we will not be parted for we will always live inside each others hearts. I vow to you that I will remain by your side forever."
Luke was stunned by her words.
"Maybe I should have gone first, there is no way that I can ever top that," he said
"You don't have to top it Luke," Laura said, as she smiled at him. "Just say what is in your heart."
He took her hand and looked lovingly into her eyes.
"I Luke, take thee Laura, to be by wedded wife. To have and to hold from this day forward, in sickness and in health, at home and on the run. I love you for being brave, intelligent and stubborn. I love you for withstanding all that life with me has thrown at you. I sometimes feel that I don't deserve someone like you, but I thank the stars every day for your love. I vow to love you today, tomorrow and forever."
Tears welled up in Laura's eyes.
"Oh Luke."
She leaned into his arms and they kissed.
"Laura, we may not make it back to Port Charles. I want you to remember that as of this moment, you are my wife again," said Luke.
"Not completely," she said with a shy smile.
"What do you…?" asked Luke.
A look of understanding came over his face.
"Laura are you serious? It would be crazy to try that in this raft. It's much too dangerous."
"I don't care, I want to be with you now."
He knew he couldn't refuse her request. He wanted her too.
His right hand caressed her check, then ran down her neck. He kissed her passionately on the lips, before his lips followed the path his hand had made. He moved her long hair to one side so his lips could have more access to smooth skin of her neck. He heard her moan in response.
Laura could feel that her breath was becoming uneven. She shivered in response to his tender kisses. She placed her hands on his chest.
"I love you," she whispered to him.
"I love you. Oh, I love you," he muttered against her neck between kisses.
He moved his lips back to hers and lowered her to the bottom of the boat.