If he touches me, I will succumb. I know the power he wields over me and my traitorous body. I know.

It’s because I’m pregnant, Christian.”He snorts, and his mouth twists into an ironic smile. “If I knew getting you knocked up was going to make you eat, I might have done it earlier.

From: Christian GreySubject: &*%$&*&*Date: August 23 2011 11:23To: Anastasia GreyBelieve me when I say there are a great many things he’d like to do to your ass right now. Firing you is not one of...

You are one brave woman,” he whispers, “I am in awe of you.

Anastasia, you were comatose. Necrophilia is not my thing. I like my women sentient and receptive,” he says dryly.

You’ve brushed your teeth,” He says, staring at me.”I used your toothbrush.”His lips quirk up in a half smile. “Oh Anastasia Steele, what am I going to do with you?

And so a pattern develops: wake, work cry. sleep. I can’t even escape him in my dreams. Gray burning eyes, his lost look, his hair burnished and bright and bright all haunt me. And the...

So you’ve just slept with him, given him your virginity, a man who doesn’t love you. In fact, he has odd ideas about you, wants to make you some sort of kinky sex slave.

Mrs. GreyI have received three compliments on my new haircut. Compliments from my staffare new. It must be the ridiculous smile I’m wearing whenever I think about last night. You are indeed a wonderful, talented,...

I glance down his body. He’s still wearing his shorts and his shirt, and I still have my T-shirt on. Jeez– talk about wham, bam, thank you ma’am.

Do you trust me Ana?”Ana! “Yes,I do.”I respond spontaneously, not thinking…because it’s true-I do trust him.”Well,then”he looks relieved. “The rest of this stuff is just details””important details

Coveralls,” I reply, and I know I’m no longer screening what’s coming out of my mouth.He raises a eyebrow, amused yet again. “You wouldn’t want to ruin your clothing.” I gesture vaguely in the direction...

You wanted hearts and flowers. You have my heart — and here are the flowers.

You’re not celibate, then?” I breathe. Amusement lights up his eyes.”No, Anastasia, I’m not celibate.

I’ve never had vanilla sex before. There’s a lot to be said for it. But then, maybe it’s because it’s with you.