Chapter Three (The Ice Princess - Part Three)

Luke and Laura felt wonderful in their sweet island paradise with the lush green palm trees, abundant tropical flowers and a sparkling pool. The pool had a gorgeous waterfall flowing into its depths. It was such a romantic atmosphere that they could hardly keep their hands off one another.

"Laura ~ honey, I feel like Tarzan and you are my beautiful Jane," Luke whispered, holding her close and kissing her very tenderly. "I always knew we'd conquer the world together... and if our plan works and we can get back to civilization alive, I won't wait until I make you my lawfully wedded wife."

"We have to find Scotty first," Laura softly reminded. She broke away from Luke's embrace, informing him that they didn't have much time for fun and games.

"Luke, you know I want to spend the rest of my life with you, but right now, we need to concentrate on outwitting the Cassadine operation," she said.

"Ohhh, baby, you're no fun," Luke said with a little pout. "Guess we'll have to get busy on that hut then. Whattya say? Will you help me?"

"Sure, I'd love to help," Laura agreed. "But what about Robert?"

"What about him? Do you want me to make him a little room in the back, just like he's one of our kids?"

Laura couldn't help but laugh. "When the hut's a-rockin', Robert better not come knockin'," Luke chuckled.

"You're a terrible man," she said as she reached up to kiss him.

"And you're a beautiful, sexy woman," Luke said with wink. With Laura's help, he began to gather bamboo and palm leaves which were perfect for building their little hut.

When Robert returned from scouting the island, he was amazed at Luke and Laura's handiwork. "It's a hut," he said in awe.

"Isn't it perfection?" Luke asked his friend.

"Where am I gonna sleep?" Robert questioned.

Luke shrugged. He couldn't wait to get Laura alone in the hut, but first he had some important questions for Robert. "What did you find on the island?" he asked.

"Not much... just a lot of sand, some monkeys, turtles, just your normal island stuff."

"There are no houses or roads?" Laura spoke up.

"No," Robert replied. "And strangely, there is no sign of any of the passengers either... just a lot of rocks and sand."

"Where did they go?" Luke asked curiously.

"They're here," Robert said confidently. "Maybe they are just camouflaging themselves."

"Huh?" Laura said with confusion.

"Don't worry your pretty little head about it, Laura... It's time for bed," Luke said with a devilish smirk.

"Ohhh yeah," Laura replied. She couldn't help but blush with the knowing look that crossed Robert's features.

"If you get too loud, I'll plug my ears," Robert said as Luke took Laura's hand and they ducked into their cozy little hut.

"Luke, I feel bad... sleeping in here, in our comfy hut... but poor Robert... he's out there all alone," Laura said with concern.

"You want me to invite him in for a threesome?" Luke teased.

Laura playfully slapped his arm. "Be a good boy... or no lovemaking for you," she warned.

He guided her down on the bed they had made out of palm leaves. "Ohhh Luke, this is so romantic," she said as he was kissing his way down her neck.

"Mmmmm," was his only response. He was lightly nibbling the silken flesh of her neck.

Suddenly Laura let out a loud gasp of pain. She was clutching her forehead. Luke stopped his nibbling and looked at her with worry. "What's wrong, angel?" he asked.

"Ohhh Luke, I just can't..."

"Can't what?"

"You know."

"Why not? Why can't you?"

"I- I have a- a headache," she complained, still pressing her fingers against her throbbing forehead with discomfort.

"Ohhh Laura, can't you be more original than that?" Luke asked with irritation.

"No... really. It hurts so bad," she told him sadly.

Seeing that his angel was genuinely in pain, Luke began to give her tender kisses. "It's alright, babe. You probably got too much sun today. Building this hut was a lot of hard work. You get some rest. I am sure you'll feel a lot better in the morning."

"Thank you, Luke. I love you," she said as she curled up against him

Whispering words of love and comfort, Luke lightly stroked her hair as she fell asleep in his arms. After she was in a deep slumber, he slipped out of the hut to talk to Robert.

"That was fast," said Robert. "And I hardly heard any moaning..."

"That was just Laura. She has a headache. I hope she isn't getting sick."

"A headache? Damn. I hate when that ever happens... and I have to take matters into my own hands."

Luke let out a loud laugh. "I will survive one night," he stated.

"I don't even know how the two of you do it anyway. Isn't she at least eight months pregnant?"

Luke grinned. "We get creative in bed," he said as he eased himself down beside Robert near the pool.

Robert just shook his head. "So many images," he said as he leaned back and stared at the starry night sky. "Get some sleep, Spencer. Tomorrow we try to locate the Cassadine's hidden compound."

After his chat with Robert, Luke returned to Laura and enfolded her tenderly in his embrace. He noticed she felt a little warm to the touch as he placed a little kiss upon her forehead. Too much sun, he presumed. As the monkeys played in the nearby trees, he fell asleep holding his precious angel.