Fifty Shades of Grey (book 1+ 2)

Chapter 110

He looks up, gazing at me, his expression is disconcerted, alarmed even. Placing his hands on either

side of my face, he holds my head in place.

"You. Are. Mine," he says, each word a staccato. "Do you understand?"

He's so earnest, so impassioned - a zealot. The force of his plea is so unexpected and disarming. I

wonder why he's feeling like this.

"Yes, yours," I whisper, derailed by his fervor.

"Are you sure you have to go to Georgia?"

I nod slowly. And in that brief moment, I can see his expression change and the shutters coming down.

Abruptly he withdraws, making me wince.

"Are you sore?" he asks, leaning over me.

"A little," I confess.

"I like you sore." His eyes smolder. "Reminds you where I've been, and only me."

He grabs my chin and kisses me roughly, then stands and holds his hand out to help me up. I glance

down at the foil packet beside me.

"Always prepared," I murmur.

He looks at me confused as he redoes his fly. I hold up the empty packet.

"A man can hope, Anastasia, dream even, and sometimes his dreams come true."

He sounds so odd, his eyes burning. I just don't understand. My post coital glow is fading fast. What is

his problem? Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

"So, on your desk, that's been a dream?" I ask dryly, trying humor to lighten the atmosphere between

us.

He smiles an enigmatic smile that doesn't reach his eyes, and I know immediately this is not the first

time he's had sex on his desk. The thought is unwelcome. I squirm uncomfortably as my post coital

glow evaporates.

"I'd better go and have a shower." I stand and make to move past him.

He frowns and runs a hand through his hair.

"I've got a couple more calls to make. I'll join you for breakfast once you're out of the shower. I think

Mrs. Jones has laundered your clothes from yesterday. They're in the closet."

What When the hell did she do thatJeez, could she hear usI flush.

"Thank you," I mutter.

"You're most welcome," he replies automatically, but there's an edge to his voice.

I'm not saying thank you for f**king me. Although, it was very...

"What?" he asks, and I realize I'm frowning.

"What's wrong?" I ask softly.

"What do you mean?"

"Well... you're being more weird than usual."

"You find me weird?" He tries to stifle a smile.

I blush.

"Sometimes."

He regards me for a moment, his eyes speculative.

"As ever, I'm surprised by you, Miss Steele."

"Surprised how?"

"Let's just say that was an unexpected treat."

"We aim to please, Mr. Grey." I c**k my head to one side like he often does to me and give his words

back to him.

"And please me you do," he says, but he looks uneasy. "I thought you were going to have a shower."

Oh, he's dismissing me.

"Yes... um, I'll see you in a moment." I scurry out of his office completely dumbfounded.

He seemed confused. Why I have to say as physical experiences go, that was very satisfying. But

emotionally - well, I'm rattled by his reaction, and that was about as emotionally enriching as cotton

candy is nutritious.

Mrs. Jones is still in the kitchen.

"Would you like your tea now, Miss Steele?"

"I'll have a shower first, thank you," I mutter and take my blazing face quickly out of the room.

In the shower, I try to figure out what's up with Christian. He is the most complicated person I know,

and I cannot understand his ever-changing moods. He seemed fine when I went into his study. We had

sex... and then he wasn't. No, I don't get it. I look to my subconscious. She's whistling with her hands

behind her back and looking anywhere but at me. She hasn't got a clue, and my inner goddess is still

basking in a remnant of post-coital glow. No - we're all clueless.

I towel-dry my hair, comb it through with Christian's one and only hair implement, and put my hair up in

bun. Kate's plum dress hangs laundered and ironed in the closet along with my clean bra and panties.

Mrs. Jones is a marvel. Slipping on Kate's shoes, I straighten my dress, take a deep breath, and head

back out to the great room.

Christian is still nowhere to be seen, and Mrs. Jones is checking the contents of the pantry.

"Tea now, Miss Steele?" she asks.

"Please." I smile at her. I feel slightly more confident now that I'm dressed.

"Would you like something to eat?"

"No, thank you."

"Of course you'll have something to eat," Christian snaps, glowering. "She likes pancakes, bacon, and

eggs, Mrs. Jones."

"Yes, Mr. Grey. What would you like, sir?"

"Omelet, please, and some fruit." He doesn't take his eyes off me, his expression unfathomable. "Sit,"

he orders, pointing to one of the bar stools.

I oblige, and he sits beside me while Mrs. Jones busies herself with breakfast. Gosh, it's unnerving

having someone else listen to our conversation.

"Have you bought your air ticket?"

"No, I'll buy it when I get home - over the Internet."

He leans on his elbow, rubbing his chin.

"Do you have the money?"

Oh no.

"Yes," I say with mock patience as if I'm talking to a small child.

He raises a censorious eyebrow at me. Crap.

"Yes, I do, thank you," I amend rapidly.

"I have a jet. It's not scheduled to be used for three days, it's at your disposal."

I gape at him. Of course he has a jet, and I have to resist my body's natural inclination to roll my eyes

at him. I want to laugh. But I don't, as I can't read his mood.

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