Here is PART 2 ! I wanted to update my other story but then I really wanted to get this introduction out so here you guys go lol. By the way thanks for all the support guys3 appreciate you all

Nothing in Life is Free Part II

APOV

His eyes were the clearest blue she had ever seen and his hair was a dirty blonde. It was hard for her to believe that he was Irish when he wore none of the typical features. His eyes crinkled when he smiled and his teeth were a perfect row of pearly whites. If she was being honest Brian wasn't bad to look at not at all but he wasn't Christian and that's who she was missing more than anything,

"I'm sorry that we had to meet this way. I'm Brian." His throaty voice broke her thought process and she turned to give him a slight smile.

Here they were in her massive royalty style bedroom awkwardly waiting for the other to make the first move. It seemed like he gave in just cut the tension. Patrick hadn't been back to see her since they'd arrived two weeks ago.

"Anastasia." She said as she tucked her hair behind her left.

She nervously wrung her hands together. What was she supposed to do? Was she supposed to allow herself to become friends with this man? How would Christian feel about that? If she didn't and completely ignored his very presence how would Patrick react? She didn't want to anger him. If she was being honest, he scared her more than she was happy to admit.

"Look, I know you had your heart set on Carrick Grey's son, but I promise I'm not a bad guy." Brian sighed as he took a seat across from her. Anastasia smiled softly, nodding her head. She had no doubt that he wasn't a bad guy, not any more than Christian was but she knew for a fact he did bad things. Who didn't in this lifestyle?

"Brian, how much of what we say is being reported to Patrick?"

She narrowed her eyes in question as she watched him freeze up. Of course, she wasn't dumb no matter what her father thought. Ana knew that he was going to use Brian as an extra pair of eyes, but she was hoping that if anything Brian would become her only confidant in a tank full of sharks.

"Honestly, everything, but" He paused as he stood to lock her bedroom door. "I know this is hard for you. I've been preparing for this my whole life. I always knew I was meant to marry you Anastasia. So, if you need things to stay between us then I can do my best to make that happen."

His eyes screamed sincerity, but everything in heart was telling her to stand guard. She barely knew him for all she knew this was all a game to him as well. A game to worm his way into her life, a game to gain her trust, and a game to tear her apart from the one life she truly wanted.

CPOV

14 days. 14 long gruesome days. Every morning he woke up to an empty bed and every night he came home to an empty house. Once Anastasia left, he went back to Escala while his family stayed at the safe house. He just didn't want anything to do with anyone until he could get Ana back home where she belonged.

Who was this guy she was supposed to marry? What was his life, was she enjoying his company now that he wasn't there? So many thoughts ran through his head and every day and night they drove him to the brink of insanity.

The only people who came back with him were his security team and Ray. Those were the only people he needed to rescue Ana and they were already on to a good start. Of course Patrick wasn't an idiot and hadn't allowed Ana to take her phone, but then again, neither was Christian and as soon as he was able to get in touch with Ethan he would be sending a form on communication to her.

He didn't trust John farther than he could throw him, but at the Gala he could tell that Ethan cared about Ana as much as anyone else did. As much as he hated to admit it, he was positive that given the chance he would help her in any way that he could.

His thoughts were cut short as the cell phone on his bedside table went off. Reaching across the bed he slid his finger across the screen to answer.

"Grey."

"You'll never guess who showed up at our warehouse." His brothers breathy tone caught his attention and he quickly sat up getting ready to leave if necessary.

"Who?" There weren't many people he could think of that would even have the balls to show up unannounced at this warehouse and, the fact that someone did, meant that they were looking for him.

"Ethan- fucking- Kavanagh and the best part? My wife never mentioned that he was coming back to the city which means.."

"He's here for Ana." Christian hopped on one foot as he tried to slip his shoes on. His heart was racing as he took his stairs two at a time. He either had good news or bad news, but there was no way that Ethan would show up without his sister knowing for no reason.

"Bingo. I have him waiting in your back office, but you need to hurry because I don't know how much longer I can keep avoiding Kate today." Elliot chuckled and Christian had to restrain from rolling his eyes as he called for Taylor and Ray.

He signaled for them to follow him to the car. Who knew what Ethan wanted. He could be right and it was probably something to do with Ana or it could all be a set up by the one and only Patrick Kelley. Either way there was no way that he would meet him unarmed and if anything he knew Ray well enough now that he would stop at nothing and no one until his daughter was back.

"El, I'm on the way you keep him there and do whatever is necessary when it comes to that thing you call a wife."

"Fuck off." Christian laughed as he hung up on his brother and climbed into the passenger seat. He turned his attention to the men with him who both staring with anxious expressions.

"Kavanagh's son showed up at the warehouse today."

"Okay?" Ray gave him a "and what?" look, but he could tell from Taylor's face that his bodyguard was already running every possibility through his head.

"Well, Kate has absolutely no idea that her only sibling is in town… why would that be?" Christian gave Ray a pointed look as he signaled for Taylor to pull out of the parking garage.

"Annie." Ray sucked in a deep breath as he sat back against his seat. He didn't have to say much more because they were all thinking the same thing. And that was whether or not Ana was okay or if Ethan was here to tell them that he was going to do everything he could tell help them get her back.

Here is the intro ! Things are just getting started... All over again lol. So tell me what you guys think will happen? How do you feel about Brian is he a snake? How about Ana :( she's all alone and hoping Brian will help her in the end. Ethan is back what do you think that's about? And as of right now our couple hasn't spoken to each other in 14 days! Patrick will be back what do you guys think about him? So many questions... I haven't heard from you guys in so long so let's catch up haha!