A year into Liam and Isabella's courtship; they had gone from strength to strength, so much so they decided to take a private holiday to the Maldives to escape courtly life; even if it was only for a week.

The holiday itself was a rouse by Liam to get Isabella all to himself as until they were married; she had to remain in Laurentia and the holiday would give them some quality time together in deciding what was next in their relationship. He adored her company, Isabella brought out the best in him and this reflected within the Kingdom. Cordonia was prospering as the King began to enjoy life again.

Isabella met him at Malé airport, taking her own jet and security detail. It was easier than trying to navigate between either Laurentia or Cordonia's airport with the press around.

As she saw him from the corner of her eye as she waited in the private airport lounge. Isabella's face lit up the room; dropping her suitcase and handbag - running directly for him, jumping up as she wrapped her arms around his neck giggling. Liam laughs as he catches her and holding her tight against him. "I take it you've missed me or something?" Beaming, her eyes dancing with delight; "Of course I have... and now I get to be here for a full week with you!" Liam notices her security detail frowning. Laughing, he kisses the bridge of her nose as he gently lowers her back to the ground; his eyes smiling as he takes her hand. "Lets get out of here."

Arriving at their private resort by sea plane, Isabella's face dropped; she had never seen anything so beautiful. The little hut had its own private beach with sand as white as snow and as soft was cotton. The ocean was so clear and just seemed to melt into the bright blue sky against the horizon. She felt Liam's arms go around her waist as he kissed her cheek gently, "So... what do you think?" She bit her supple lip as she smiled; "Liam mi amor, esto es hermoso..." holding his arms tightly around her "...so, so beautiful..."

Turning to face him as she dragged Liam inside excitedly "Time for swimming!" Her face alight with excitement. As they changed, he went outside to wait for her. The sun beamed onto his muscular chest, as he embraced the feel of warmth on his skin. Staring out into the ocean, his thoughts were interrupted as he felt a shove from behind him, forcing his feet into the water stumbling as Isabella giggled playfully.

He turned to her as she smirked. His bright blue eyes burning with desire. Isabella's white bikini contrasted against her olive coloured skin and her raven black hair. Her string bikini barely covered her assets as she eased into the water, taking his hand; making him follow her deeper into the crystal ocean.

Liam's throat tightened as his eyes traced her body. She was the perfect hourglass shape, her beautiful curves were out in the open and all he wanted to do was grab her then and there.

Pulling her back, she turned and faced him, her eyes fixated on his chest and his were fixated on hers. Chuckling, Liam grabs her butt in the water giving it a gentle squeeze as a quiet groan leaves his throat, "Something you like your Royal Highness?" Her eyes darken as she produces a half smile, "Like or love?..." lifting her up in his strong arms, he smirks at her; "Be careful what you wish for..." responding playfully, she wraps her legs tightly around his waist.

Tracing his lips with her thumb she winks at him, "if you want it, you're going to just have to work to get it..." Liam's body tensed as she took his bottom lip between her teeth tugging it gently, her eyes filling with wanton thoughts.

He roughly kissed her as he held her close to his body, bringing her from the water and carrying her inside to their suite. The room was alight with candles and incense, notes of Jasmine and Calendula filling the air.

Closing the door with his foot, he pinned her against the adjacent wall, peppering her neck with kisses and nipping at her skin in between; causing Isabella to moan gently. His left hand followed her every curve until he squeezed her breasts over her bikini top.

Isabella pulled him closer to her in reply, kissing him with such passion he pressed his length against her. As they broke free from each other's lips, their breathing heavy - they stared into each other's eyes. Were they ready for this?

Isabella squeezed him tighter with her thighs teasing him as he felt her move against him, pleading almost as her big brown doe eyes peered directly into his very soul.

Tilting her head, Isabella's tongue gently ran up the side of his neck reaching just below his ear. He heard a gentle giggle until she murmured seductively, "take me Liam... take me now...I'm ready..."

His eyes were hungry with desire, looking into her deep chestnut eyes as his hands cradled her backside. Liam carries her effortlessly to their bed, lowering her softly against the pillows. He didn't want to just have sex with her, he wanted to make love to her. He had been patient throughout their courtship, waiting until Isabella was ready. He always told her he never wanted to take advantage of what they had.

Her hands find the nape of his neck as she kisses him, gently running them through his hair. She tugs his hair gently as his lips caress her upper body in response. Goosebumps covered her body whilst he traced her silhouette with kisses slowly removing her bikini and tossing it to the side before removing his shorts.

As their bodies interlocked for the very first time, the rush of endorphins and lust overtake their sanity. Their figures dance on the wall from the flickering candlelight against their movement.

Isabella's back arches off of the mattress as her naked chest presses against his. Liam groans as he feels her body tighten against his length in response, blood rushing to her head as she pants in ecstasy. His arms encapsulate her as she attempts to scream his name; her nails dig into him, scraping and scratching his back in unbridled lust.

He moans loudly, "έλα για μένα Isabella..." as their hips meet ferociously, sweat dripping down their bodies, shaking; screaming, pleading for sweet release.

Isabella's hands fall and grab onto the bedsheet as her body shakes and tenses, her eyes rolling into the back of her head. She had never experienced such a passion or intensity before. Her heart filled with so much love for the man that she gave her innocence to freely that day. The man that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.

Liam's arms wrap around her tightly, going faster and harder as they both try to scream but nothing comes out as they climax together; their chests heaving - hearts racing, before he collapses into the bed beside her. Liam smirks whilst attempting to chuckle as his head hits the pillow.

They lay there both staring up to the ceiling until Isabella's shaking hand finds Liam's, delicately squeezing with whatever energy she had left. Liam gently puts his arm around her, enveloping her naked body against his, whispering "Σ 'αγαπώ Isabella... I love you so much..."

Isabella's dark raven hair falls around his chest as she nuzzles into him, smiling. "I love you too Liam... Eres mi luna y mis estrellas..."

Kissing her head as he gently strokes her hair, he smiles contently as he sighs to himself as he whispers her words back... "You are my moon and my stars..."

Unbeknown to Isabella; this was not just a trip to establish their relationship - Liam had already asked her father for his permission to marry Isabella. He was her and she was him. He didn't love her, he adored her.

Isabella allowed him to find himself again and be the Liam that everyone knew and loved.

As she slumbered on his chest; Liam knew that tonight was the night that he was going to ask her to marry him... under the uninterrupted moonlight and stars.