Waking up with a start, Ana could feel the sweat on her body, her breathing rapid. Blinking a few times to adjust to the darkness she relaxed a little seeing she was in Christian's bedroom. Looking to the side of her she saw Christian sleeping, he was still in his shirt and suit pants. Smiling slightly knowing he would have probably been watching her she glanced at his clock. It had just gone one in the morning. She couldn't even remember falling asleep. All that kept running through her head was that voice and that terrifying night. Shaking her head she gently got out of the bed before she headed over to the windows, glancing out she then quietly slid the balcony doors open before she headed over to the edge. Leaning against the railings she sighed a little as she ran her fingers through her hair. How could she not think that creep wouldn't be here? How could she forget about him? She knew she'd have to ring her therapist in the morning. She didn't know what to do. Could she be here knowing he was here? She had spent so long getting over her fear of Elena she never really took the time to get over her attacker. Would he even recognise her? Would he remember what he did to her? Would he even feel guilty for what he did to her, especially knowing she was only fourteen years old at the time?

Eyes fluttering open feeling a breeze come through his room, Christian sat up a little and looked over to the balcony. Seeing Ana looking out to the Seattle night he got out of the bed and headed over to her. Stepping into the cold Seattle night he stood next to her. "How you feeling?" He whispered down to her.

Snapping out of her own thoughts as Christian spoke, Ana looked to him before she sighed and looked ahead once more. "Honestly? Like shit." She mumbled with a shake of her head. "I just feel….I don't know. Numb. I've been so focused for so long on bringing that bitch down…it's like he's thrown a spanner into the works. I know what he did was just as bad…but it was her idea for him to do that to me…it all boiled down to her."

"Ana you were fourteen years old…there's no way that he can get away with it. Yeah she might have planned it…but it was him that physically and sexually assaulted you. I won't let him get away with it just like I'm not letting her get away with a damn thing that she done to us."

Ana nodded a little as she looked to him before sighing. "I'm going to ring my therapist tomorrow. Christ he's going to have a field day." She shook her head and ran her fingers through his hair once more. "Not to mention my dad when he finds out he's here…he's going to lose it."

"But he's also going to be quite proud."

Ana frowned. "Why? Cause I locked myself in a bathroom and had a breakdown?"

Christian shook his head. "No…because despite that and despite how vulnerable you felt you let me hold you. You let me comfort you. You let me carry you and you did it all without flinching. You fell asleep in my arms…that's a huge step Ana considering you wouldn't even let me touch you when you first arrived."

Ana smiled a little to herself. "I feel safe with you. I know you'd never hurt me…and like you reminded me…your touch is out of nothing but love. You have no idea how comforting and reassuring that is for me." Moving closer to him she rested her hands on his chest. "You let me touch you…I remember when we were kids how hard it was for you at first, but then you couldn't wait for me to touch you, even if it was just a hug." She smiled to him. "I loved your touch back then and I'll love it now. I can't promise I won't flinch from time to time but…" She paused and took his hands and moved them around her. "I want you to touch me."

Christian smiled as he listened to her. Happily keeping his arms around her he pressed a kiss to her head as he looked down to her. "How about you have a shower then get into something a bit more comfortable while I make you a hot drink?" He suggested looking to her.

Ana gave a small nod. "That sounds good to me."

Stealing a kiss off her he smiled. "Sawyer bought all your stuff from the hotel. Your bag is on the chair in the bedroom."

Kissing him back, Ana nodded slightly as she headed back inside. Going over to the chair she grabbed a clean pair of panties before grabbing one of Christian's shirts and headed into the bathroom. She liked sleeping in his shirts. It was a comfort to her. Stripping out of her clothes she turned on the shower before stepping inside, letting the water hit her skin as she leant against the shower wall. She had so many thoughts and feelings running through her right now and most of them? Had nothing to do with Elena or her attacker. Despite everything going on all she could think about was Christian and her overwhelming feelings for him. The way he was with her…it just made her forget everything.

As Anastasia showered, Christian headed into the kitchen. He may have been useless at cooking but he was sure he could manage making Ana a hot drink. Turning the light on he popped the kettle on as he grabbed a mug and popped in a tea bag, glancing out to the Seattle night briefly as he waited for the kettle boil. As he saw Taylor coming out of his office he frowned slightly. "Taylor? What are you still doing awake?"

"I wanted to wait until we have something on Miss Steele's attacker."

"And do you have anything?" He asked him.

Taylor shook his head. "Not yet sir. Last I heard Barney was still running through facial recognition. He's not just checking Seattle he's searching all through America. He'll pop up. As soon as we get a name he will try and see if he can link him with Lincoln."

Christian nodded before he then poured the water into the mug before he looked to Taylor. "Taylor I was wondering if you could do me a favour." He commented taking the teabag out of Ana's mug.

Taylor frowned slightly but nodded. "Of course sir…"

"In the morning I'm hoping to get Anastasia out of here for a few hours before we pick her father and friend up from the airport…despite what's happening I don't want her to feel too cooped up in here. I want the playroom to be dismantled and completely decorated."

Taylor looked to him shocked. Now that's something he never thought he would hear him say.

Seeing Taylor's reaction Christian couldn't help but smile. "It's not something I want Ana to see. I don't want to frighten her off and considering what Elena did to her in her own playroom she will run a mile if she sees mine. I'd like to turn it into a room of sanctuary for her. Somewhere she can relax and gather her thoughts. Somewhere she feels safe. I know she loves to read so maybe we could turn it into a library for her. Have the walls painted white and have grey accessories. A grey fabric plush sofa as well as a swivel chair for her to curl up on. Have a grey carpet with two large white rugs that she could easily lay on if she wanted too…if you can I'd like an electric fireplace in their too for the cold winter nights. I know she's waiting for her place to be finished…but I'm hoping she'll just stay here with me and move in."

"You've thought a lot about this sir." Taylor commented with a smile.

Christian nodded. "I just want her to feel safe and I don't want to be without her. I went so long without her."

"I'll get right on it tomorrow sir. Sawyer will accompany you and Ryan and Reynolds will be shadowing. Everything will be completed by the time you arrive home."

"Thank you Taylor. Now get some sleep." He told him before he grabbed Ana's mug and headed back into the bedroom, smiling as saw Ana coming out of the bathroom in one of his shirts, tying up her wet hair in a messy bun. "Feeling better?" He asked as he placed her mug down on the bedside table and looked to her.

Ana nodded and smiled to him. "Yes, thank you." Moving over to him she slid her hands up his chest. "Hope you don't mind me borrowing your shirt…"

Christian smiled as he moved his arms around her waist, holding her close to him. "It looks better on you anyway. I made you a cup of tea."

"Thank you." She whispered looking to him, her mouth suddenly going very dry as she kept her eyes locked to his as they just stared at each other.

"What are you thinking?" Christian asked after what felt like a lifetime of silence and staring at one another.

"Too much." She whispered as she stepped away from him and headed over to the bed and sat herself down, bringing her tea into her hands she took a welcoming sip as she closed her eyes briefly.

Moving to sit next to her, Christian looked to her. "Talk to me…"

Ana sighed. "I feel conflicted." She admitted looking down to her tea.

Christian frowned a little. "Why? About what?" He asked curiously to her.

Ana knew he wouldn't let this drop. Rubbing her forehead a little with her free hand she sighed. "I've had one sexual experience…think it's safe to say it was horrific…for years sex has never appealed to me, not that I ever dated. Spent most of my time avoiding the male gender. I couldn't think of anything worse. Couldn't stand the thought of it…now? Being with you? The way you make me feel…it makes me want it but at the same time…I'm absolutely terrified."

At her confession, Christian looked to her, moving his hand to her cup he gently took it off her and put it on the side before gently holding both her hands in his as he looked to her. "I would love nothing more than to make love to you…but there is no rush for it. The last thing I want is for you to feel frightened or scared about what's happening. I've never made love to anyone before…but I want you to be the first…even when we're grey and old…I want to be making love to you. Worshipping you and your body like it deserves to be worshipped." He bought his hand to her cheek and softly stroked it with his thumb. "When it feels right for you, you will know…until then? Baby steps. I've waited ten years for you…what's a little bit longer?" He smiled and leant in and pressed a soft kiss to her lips. "Now come on. Let's get some sleep. Your dad and friend will be here tomorrow."

Ana looked to him in complete awe as she listened to him. What did she ever do to deserve such an amazing man? They were both fucked up in their own way, but at the same time they balanced each other perfectly. Happily kissing him back she smiled and nodded. "Okay." She whispered back to him before she took another quick sip of her tea before she moved to lie back down on the bed.

As Ana laid back down, Christian got up from the bed. Grabbing his pyjama pant bottoms he changed into them before removing his shirt and climbing into bed. A yawn passing his lips he moved over to Ana and gently moved his arm around her, gently bringing her closer to him so her back was flush to his chest.

Ana stiffened feeling his arm around her but soon relaxed as she moved her hand on top of his before she let her eyes fall to a close as she happily drifted off to sleep.

Pressing a kiss to her neck, Christian let his own eyes fall to a close as he drifted back off to sleep, happily holding his girl close to him. Never did he ever think he would be in this position. For years he had dreamt of Ana returning and now she was finally here. She was back and there was no way he was ever going to let her go. She was his.

XoxoxoX

When morning came, Christian was woken by the sound of his phone going off. Opening his eyes he smiled seeing Ana still sleeping in his arms before he frowned and rolled onto his back. Noticing the time he raised an eyebrow. It was gone half past nine. He never slept in this late before. Grabbing his phone he let a yawn pass his lips as he answered. "What?" He grumbled rubbing his eye, trying to be quiet so he didn't disturb Ana.

"Bro why have you changed the code for the penthouse and not told me?" He immediately asked. "I can't get in…"

Christian sighed as he got out of bed. "Hang on I'll be out now." He mumbled as he headed into the main room and headed over to Taylor's security office and headed inside.

"Good morning Mr Grey." He greeted taking a welcoming sip of his coffee.

"Morning Taylor, what's the new code? I currently have a moaning brother on the phone because he can't get up."

Taylor chuckled before handing him a piece of paper. "Barney has nearly completed his check as well sir. He should have all the information within the hour. He has confirmed he has a name, he's just trying to link him to Lincoln."

Christian nodded as he took the paper. "Good. Arrange a meeting at GEH for later this afternoon. Ana's father will be here so we can all receive the information together. I'll come and speak to you when I've gotten rid of my brother." He told him before putting the phone back to his ear. "Okay Elliot the new code is 69477." He told him before hanging up and going into the main room to wait for him.

"Dude why did you change the code?" Elliot asked as he entered and headed over to his brother. "You normally text us the new code."

"Yeah well that was before Mia gave Elena Lincoln the code and she turned up here the other night."

Elliot frowned in confusion. "So? It's not unusual for her to do that?"

Christian sighed. "It's a long story but the short version? I don't want her anywhere near me."

"But why?" Elliot asked with a frown before shaking his head. "You know what, save it for later…mom said you and Ana turned up at the house…you two good?"

"Yeah we're fine. Look we're going to be coming over next Sunday for dinner…"

"Holy fuck!" Elliot interrupted as he saw Ana emerge from Christian's bedroom still dressed in one of his shirts and what he guessed just her panties underneath before he smirked to his brother. "You're finally boning her? I'm proud of you bro."

"You've always had such a way with words Elliot." Ana mused as she moved over to Christian and wrapped her arms around him before looking to Elliot. "What brings you here?"

"Christian was just telling me why he changed his code and why he doesn't want Elena anywhere near him."

Ana sighed a little as she looked to Christian. "We better tell him…"

"Are you sure? We were supposed to tell him and Mia together…"

"Tell me what?" Elliot demanded looking to the pair of them. "You two are keeping secrets and I want to know what." He snapped at them. He was fed up with the secrets.

Ana looked to Christian. "Tell him everything…I have to go pick up my dad and Kate from the airport, my dad text me their flight is coming in early…"

Christian sighed as he looked down to her. "I wanted to come with you…"

"It's fine honestly…talk to Elliot." She smiled and stole a kiss off him before heading to the bedroom to get changed.

Christian nodded a little as he watched her go before he then looked to his brother and sighed. "I'll get us some drinks."

Elliot frowned. "Drinks? Bro it's like not even ten in the morning."

"Trust me. You're going to need it." He told him as he headed to the kitchen. He had forgotten Gail had an appointment this morning. Grabbing a bottle of whiskey and two tumblers he looked to his brother. "Come join me in my office." He told him with a sigh. He knew this was going to be a very difficult conversation but he had to have it. Elliot needed to know what kind of woman Elena Lincoln was and he knew as soon as he told him what had happened Elliot would be by his side. He'd be angry. Furious even for not telling him sooner but Christian knew as soon as he had gotten over the initial shock of it all he would be there for him. They might not be blood related but Elliot was his brother. That was never going to change.


A.N
I know i said in my last A.N that Kate and Ray would arrive but i didn't want the chapter to be stupidly long so they'll be arriving in the next chapter! Haha!
Once again, thank you to everyone who is supporting this story, you guys really give me the boost to keep on writing!
I am writing as i go so hopefully next chapter will be up in a couple of days and i do want to update my Challenges story too.
Much Love
K xx