He’d invited Del, too, of course, because Abi wouldn’t want to leave him behind. But also because what the three of them were sharing right now was exciting and he wanted to give them as many opportunities to be together as he could.
“I don’t think it would be a good idea,” Abi said. “My nausea is worse today and I’m feeling a little wobbly. And, no, it has nothing to do with me fainting,” she added quickly when she saw his expression tighten in concern.
“Maybe I should cancel,” Liam said.
“No, Liam. It’s just morning sickness,” Abi insisted. “It’s worse some days than others, but it’s nothing to be concerned about. And, Del, I think you should go with Liam. You don’t have to stay here to babysit me.”
“Nope. Not going to happen,” Del said. “Liam needs to go for business, but I’m sure he’ll be happier knowing I’m here in case you need something.”
Liam nodded. In fact, he was. He wouldn’t leave Abi here all alone. Period.
Liam stood up. “Okay, I need to get going. I’ll be back tomorrow.”
Abi stood up, too, and wrapped her arms around him. He kissed her, the feel of her soft lips and the delicate floral scent of her making him want what he couldn’t have right now. Though convincing his rising cock might be a challenge.
“Have a good trip,” she murmured against his ear.
“I’ll do my best, but without you…”
He stroked her hair back from her face, soaking in the sight of her luminous blue eyes and her lovely heart-shaped face.
Fuck, he missed her already.
“I’ll Skype you tonight,” he said.
She grinned. “Skype so you can see me?” She giggled. “I can think of ways we can make this threesome thing work even if you’re not actually here.”
His cock shot straight up. Fuck, so could he. And it involved him taking charge.
* * *
The whole time during his trip and the tour of the resort, all Liam could think about was the Skype call that evening. He could be in total control as he commanded Abi to do things for Del … touching herself to arouse him … touching him … and all the time they’d both know he was watching them … jacking off to what they were doing …
Fuck, he had to get himself under control.
The resort manager and head chef led him through the kitchen, telling him about their award-winning menu with great pride. They entered the main dining room where there was a huge brunch set up for the guests at the resort and it was a luxurious feast including lobster and prime rib, as well as local delicacies and a huge array of delectable desserts.
As the chef described the fare, a staff member hurried to the manager and spoke with him briefly.
“Mr. Perry, I’m sorry to interrupt,” the manager said, “but a Mr. Del MacLean called. He’s been trying to reach you. He said it’s urgent.”
Liam pulled his cell from his pocket and turned off airplane mode. Immediately, he saw that he had five voice messages waiting and Del had sent him repeated text messages asking that he call.
His chest tightened. Had something happened to Abi?
“Excuse me, gentlemen,” Liam said, and strode to the door as he dialed Del’s cell. It rang as he stepped outside into the warm air and sunshine.
“Liam, thank God you got back to me. Abi’s in the hospital.”
Liam’s chest tightened. “What the hell happened?”
“We were out for a walk on the beach and she said she felt dizzy. We headed back to the villa, but she fainted. I got her to the hospital right away.”
“What’s wrong? Is the baby all right?”
“They don’t know yet. They’ve got her stabilized, but … there was a lot of bleeding.”
“Fuck.” Liam remembered last time. She hadn’t fainted, but she’d had pain. And then had bled. Then she’d lost the baby.
God, he didn’t want to go through that again. More importantly, he didn’t want Abi to go through it again.
“I contacted her doctor in Maryville and she suggests we get her to a hospital back home as soon as possible. She spoke to the doctor here and they said she can travel right away.”
“All right. I can be back in about two hours, then we’ll fly back together.”
He’d used a local airline, wanting to experience what resort guests would on the trip from the bigger island where they’d fly in to the international airport then hop a small plane to the smaller island.
“Liam, the doctor says she should go now.”
Liam paced. “Fine. Okay. Have the driver take you to the airport now. I’ll ensure the jet’s ready to go when you get there.”
After Liam hung up, he made the necessary calls. His heart pounded in his chest and he hoped to heaven that Abi, and the baby, would be all right.
* * *
The elevator doors opened on the fifth floor of the hospital and Liam strode down the hallway to the nurses’ station, carrying a large arrangement of flowers in pinks, purples, and accents of yellow.
He’d phoned Del as soon as his flight had arrived and texted once he’d arrived at the hospital, so Del stood at the desk waiting for him.
“Where’s Abi? I want to see her,” Liam said.
“They’ve taken her for some tests, so you won’t be able to see her until she gets back. Right now her doctor wants to talk to us.”
Del led him down a short hallway to an office.
“She said to wait in here and she’ll be in as soon as she can.” Del sat down in one of the two guest chairs facing the desk.
Liam set the flowers on the desk and sat beside him, his heart pounding.
“How was your flight?” Del asked.
Liam had flown commercial since Abi and Del had flown back on his private jet, but being in first class had made it no hardship.
“Fine. How is Abi? Is she in pain?” Liam knew the doctor would give him the whole story, but he wanted something. The thought of her
