Waking up next to Nathan West was the one thing that she didn't have a problem with and that was strange. She didn't remember how she got there but the look of the stone on her finger and seeing her gown on the chair made her feel like she knew what she just did.

"Did we just get married or am I seeing things?"

"Yes we did. I saw you run out of your wedding to Ric Lansing and followed you. I wanted to be sure that you were alright. You said that you needed to get away and do something that would make Ric leave you alone forever. I said that we should fly to Vegas and get married. I was trying to be funny but you took me at my word and the next thing you know, we are in Vegas getting married. You drank a lot after that and called Ric to tell him to go jump off a cliff because he was never going to marry you. Then you said that you found someone and that you are happily married."

"Wow. I guess that I was drunker or braver than I thought. I always knew you were a great guy and I am sorry that I got you into such a mess. What are you going to tell Maxie? I know that you love her. I guess we can get this annulled and you can go back to your life in Port Charles."

"I told you that I didn't have a problem with it and I did for my own reasons. Maxie will never be satisfied with me or my life. She tried but she needs more and someone who has more money and power than me. Maybe she should go after Ric and it would solve both of our problems."

The two of them got out of bed and showered. They went to change into their casual outfits and decided to go make some bets. "I hope you have a wallet full of cash because I feel very lucky today."

Nathan laughed and looked at their wedding license and certificate. They had sex the night before so they consummated it and so no annulment could take place. They both knew what they had to do but they both rather enjoyed the experience.

Ric found out that Liz had flown to Las Vegas. She didn't try to hide it and that made him wonder why. He thought that she would make it harder so he couldn't find her. He didn't think that she would marry someone to get out of their deal. Well actually he told her that he would hunt her down and marry her no matter where she went. He also said that if she tried to divorce him or leave him that he would have her committed. He was a very powerful lawyer and he would do whatever he had to and make her his forever.

Sonny would do nothing to help her because Ric was his brother. Jason tried but Sonny told him that Ric was off limits and that Elizabeth was not his problem. Jason did tell Elizabeth that her best bet is to find someone that she got along with and get them to Vegas and get married. He knew that if he did that for her that Sonny would kill them both of them. He figured if she did it was someone else that Sonny would believe that they were in love and leave them alone.

"I have to admit that Jason telling you to do this was probably the best idea that he could give you. Ric is a monster and his brother will not stop him. I tried to help from my end but no one would go near this in Port Charles. Sonny was into too many pockets and the ones he wasn't into Ric was. I am happy that I could help you. I think that only one who could have helped you out of this was either Dante or Nik Cassadine. Nik could get you out of the country and Sonny would never hurt Dante to please his brother."

"Yeah, you are right about that. Nik also has his hands in a lot of pockets but he has his own mess with Hayden to take care of and I know if he could that he would help me."

The two of them went into the casino. Nathan headed to the poker tables and Liz headed towards the black jack tables. She got some cash from her husband and sat down. She was into her second drink when he came and sat down next to her.

"Don't scream or I will make a fool out of you right here in this casino. Now be a good girl and come with me."

Just then the man that did their ceremony at the chapel came over to her. "Mrs. West, I am so sorry to bother you. I forgot to give you and Mr. West your video from your wedding yesterday. It was a beautiful ceremony and my wife thinks that your husband is the sexiest man that she has even seen. Really, she always forgets about me and my feelings. Anyway, I am glad that I found you."

Ric looked at the older gentleman and became incensed. "How could you marry my wife to someone else. We were supposed to be married two days ago when she fled the wedding before she could say "I do". I followed her here so she could follow through with what she promised."

"Sorry, sir but she was legally married here last night in my chapel. The paper work was all legit and it has been signed, sealed and delivered to the courthouse today. You are too late. Thank you for being a wonderful customer."

Just then, Ric lost what little control that he had and grabbed Elizabeth out of her seat and started to drag her by her hair. Security surrounded them and Nathan ran to his wife. "I am sorry gentlemen. Has my wife done anything or can I take her back to our honeymoon suite?"

"Oh, no Mr. West. This gentleman here decided to grab your wife out of her seat and drag her by her hair. We are arresting him right now and making sure that he stays locked up for a long time. We take our security very seriously and knowing that you are a cop, I want you to know that we will do everything by the book to make sure this coward doesn't hurt your wife or anyone else."

"Thank you gentlemen and I will bring my wife back to our room."

When they got to their room there was a knock on the door. It was the manager who had heard about the crazy man and what he tried to do to one of his patrons. "I am so sorry about your experience. I would love to comp your stay here and upgrade you to our penthouse suite. You can stay for the rest of your visit and everything is on us. I have your video that our chaplain had delivered to you but was left in all the confusion. This also has been paid."

They packed their things up and went into the Penthouse suite. It was totally over the top and it was great. They had a huge flat screen television. There was free wi-fi and the wet bar was stocked. There was a balcony that overlooked the whole city. At night they could see all the lights in Vegas. During the day they could see clear over to the mountains. They had a pool on their balcony and also their own hot Jacuzzi. There were so many things to do and they didn't want or have to leave their room.

They had been there a few hours when the first phone call came in. "I heard that you took my advice and got married. You have caused quite the commotion back here in Port Charles. Maxie is beyond upset and she blames you for everything. Sonny is about to have a cow because he knows that his brother is locked up and that you are married to Nathan so no one can touch you or him. You did a great job and you are keeping yourself alive. That was the smart thing to do. I just pray that the two of you don't come back here for a while until things calm down. I will get in touch with you when it is safe. Take care and remember I will always love you."

Elizabeth heard what Jason said and then looked at Nathan. "It worked. Sonny is not coming after us because you are the police. I think that I had gone off with just about anyone else I would be a target. I am so sorry that I got you into this but it is not safe for us to go home. What do you think we should do? I could learn to like living here or maybe go to California for a while?"

"Maxie just called and she is not happy. I told her that we were over a long time ago and that I needed space. We met in line at the airport and decided that we needed each other and that is why we got married. She told me that she hates me now and that she never wants to see me again. I guess going to California sounds like a good deal. I think now we need to cool ourselves off in our pool. Let's go wife."

They got into their swimsuits and headed onto the balcony. The water was still a little warm from the sun that day but it felt so good. Nathan swam over to Liz. He realized that he had saved her from a life of being married to a crazy asshole. He liked that he could protect her from that but he also realized that she was a great woman. Most men would want someone like Liz to be their wife. Maxie was trouble and she wanted more than Nathan could give her. He was doing what was best for both Liz and Maxie.

"Hi husband! That sounds so weird but at the same time so damn good. I am so happy that you came with me on this crazy caper. The only problem is our jobs. Right now, running away, we left the worst way we could. I know that most people will think that we are crazy but I think that living in California would be perfect for us. I could go back to being a great waitress and you could be a model for one of the many modeling agencies. You look so good that most of the women in the casino were drooling. That was until you came to my rescue."

Liz took off the top part of her bikini and threw it on the pavement. She then swam over to her husband and kissed him deeply. They were in the shallow end now and so she took off her bottom bikini and threw it to where her top was at. She then helped Nathan out of his swimming trunks. There were people everywhere in the city and anyone could be spying on them but they both felt so free for the first time in a long time.

Nathan went over to the steps and sat down. Liz got on his lap and straddled him on the stairs. She leaned back so Nathan could take full advantage of her perky breasts. Nathan teased one of the nipples with his fingers and the other he teased with his mouth. Liz just laid back and went with the sensations that were running up and down her body. She was sure if she shivered because of the night air or because of what Nathan was doing to her breasts.

Nathan than helped Elizabeth with the rhythm that was needed to send the two of them over the edge. The two of them were kissing each other like they were still in high school but the two of them were making love like there was no tomorrow. When they finished, Liz swam over to the diving board.

She laid down on and dared him to get her there. He went on the diving board and had her put her hands under the board. He was going to be able to do whatever he wanted her to do and she couldn't touch him.

He kissed her lightly at first and then the kisses turned passionate. Then he whispered into her ear all the things that he wanted to do to her. He took one hand and let it glide gently down one side or her body and then the other. He worshipped each breast and then he started kissing down her body to her stomach. He put one finger inside of her and felt how wet and turned on. He added another finger and then he added his tongue. He kept torturing her with his month and his fingers.

He then opened up her legs and entered her. It was not easy being on the diving board and also having sex. They knew that one or both of them were going to get hurt so Nathan picked Elizabeth up and brought her into their bedroom. He turned her over and came in from the rear. She could feel how hard and strong he was and she was soon on all fours. The two of them got into a really good rhythm and soon the two of them came together again.

Liz went into the shower to warm herself up and Nathan followed. The two of them were insatiable when it came to making love. They found out more about their bodies and themselves in two days than they ever knew about themselves or each other.

They watched a couple of movies together and then fell sound asleep on the couch.

The next morning Liz woke up and saw Milo starring down at her.