A/N: Hey everyone! I've done some writing for other authors and fellow FSOG fans but this is the first story I'm doing completely on my own. Christian is 27 and pretty much canon. Ana is 24 and her past and profession are completely different. I won't guarantee a specific posting day/frequency. I hope you enjoy it!

Prologue July 2013

Blink, blink, blink.

Ana stared at the cursor flashing on the screen of her laptop. The first chapters of her fifth book were due to her editor in less than 24 hrs and she had nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Not even an idea to type out and play with. She pushed her laptop back with a groan and dropped her head over her arms on her white IKEA desk. Becca was not going to be happy with her.

The TV she left on low volume for background noise caught her attention. Immediately her whole body tensed. Slowly lifting her head Ana prayed she heard incorrectly before turning to the television.

No such luck.

"Damn it!," she swore under her breath. The news was telling the story of a teacher caught molesting a young boy. "It's got to stop," she voiced to the empty apartment. Using the techniques her therapist gave her, Ana worked herself through the memories that wanted to flood her mind. When she was able to get through it without panicking, her decision was made. She grabbed her iPhone and speed dialed her editor before she could change her mind.

"Steele! Tell me you have good news." Becca's cheerful voice came through the speaker. As one of the most sought after editors in the Northwest; Rebecca Young had a personality that was larger than life. Always happy, sometimes a comedienne; she could turn anyone's bad day around. But she had no problems getting serious and enforcing a deadline when needed. Ana respected that and had enjoyed working with her over the last six years.

"Well, yes...and no," Ana took a deep breath. "I don't have the chapters but, I'm ready." She forced out the last two words as if they burned her mouth.

Becca gasped, "You're ready? Do you mean that?"

The veiled hope under the concerned question did not go unnoticed. A smile tugged at the corners of Ana's lips. She wiped a clammy hand over her jeans before speaking. "Yes, I do. It's going to take a lot of work with my therapist, but I want to do it and I want to do it my way."

"Ooookay. What did you want to do?"

"I want to write an autobiography and I want to use it as a platform to raise awareness to victims to speak up." Ana but her lip as she waited for a response. This decision would change her life and was something she'd been wrestling with for years.

"Steele... You're a kinky romance writer, not a -,"

"Becca, if you want me to go public this is how I'm going to do it. I assume since the reveal of the Hidden Pleasure series author will be a big deal I'll have to do a book tour?"

Becca sighed heavily, " Well, yes. And probably a press tour. I'll check with Copeland. When do you think you'll be ready to release?"

"A press tour?," Ana squeaked. Oh crap! "I'm going to need more therapy and coaching on public speaking," she grumbled. "The writing is easy, it's my life after all. With editing and book design, I don't know. Maybe next May?"

"Sounds good. I agree about the public speaking. You gotta get over that fear kid. Especially if you plan to talk about your abuse."

Ana rolled her eyes. Talking to teens was one thing, doing interviews and being on TV was another thing entirely.

"So, uh. Do I get to know your real name now?"

That question caused Ana to laugh. It had become a joke between them as Becca asked after each book made it to the New York Times Best Sellers List.

"Not until I have my contract. I better get to work."

"Ok Steele! I'll talk to you soon. Bye!"

"Bye." Relieved that was over Ana ended the call. She had a lot to do to get ready for this huge change in her life. Pressing a different speed dial number she took the most important step.

April 2014

Knock! Knock! Knock!

"Come in," Christian answered absentmindedly while looking over the spreadsheets on his desk.

"Sir. This just came over from Copeland at SIP," Andrea crossed the office to hand over the invitation. "Your schedule is clear. Would you like me to RSVP?"

"What's it for?" He asked, his brow furrowed as he read the invitation. The purchase of SIP was almost complete. He wasn't aware of any events being planned. "Who's A. R. Steele?"

Andrea's face registered shock. The man was buying the company and he didn't know who his best author was? "You...? She... Well everyone assumes it's a she since the books are romance. I mean I guess it could be-."

"Andrea!" Christian interrupted. "You're rambling."

She cleared her throat. "Sorry, sir. No one knows who the author is. For the sake of expedience, I will say she since like I said, the books are romance."

"And she is finally going to reveal her identity?" Christian glanced at the invitation again. "Why is this such a big deal? A private book launch at The Fairmont?"

"Sir, I would assume you had seen or heard something about the author. She's a four time best-selling author of the Hidden Pleasure series. She's the biggest faceless author in the country. Everyone wants a piece of her. The talk shows want to interview her, some Hollywood Studios want the film rights. She has legions of fans creating websites and book clubs, even social media pages."

Christian was surprised, impressed, and angry. He would be having words with Ros for not telling him about this. But he was curious about one thing. "Why is the series so popular? I mean, what makes it so different from other romance novels?"

Andrea's cheeks pinked. Swallowing her embarrassment she answered, "They're similar to that Fifty Shades Trilogy, except they involve light kink in a loving relationship instead of heavy BDSM."

What the fuck? It took every ounce of control not to show any reaction to that bit of information. He wondered if the author was in fact a woman, and most likely it was, did she participate in the lifestyle or was this some horny housewife writing about what she saw in other books or at some Pleasure party. He needed to find out.

"Go ahead and RSVP." He swiveled in his chair toward the wall of windows that looked out over Seattle. He didn't need to dismiss his PA, she knew her job. He heard the click of his door shutting as he contemplated his life. He'd been feeling like something was missing. He was losing interest in the lifestyle. It was the same cycle every time. The sub would be perfect in the beginning then would do something to make him end the contract or want more. At the time, he wasn't ready for more. It had been four months since his last sub. Elena was bugging the ever living shit out of him. The popularity of this authors books made him wonder if it was possible to have a regular relationship with the less harsh aspects of the lifestyle. Was he ready for a regular relationship? That was something to discuss with Dr. Flynn. For now, he had some books to download and read. Grabbing his iPad, he opened the iBooks app.

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