Chapter 34

A/N: This is not a chapter. I get so many reviews and PMs asking, Why does Ana always give in to Christian? Why does Ana always let Christian have sex? Why does Christian need to be so dominate? Why does he always have to control Ana? Why doesn't Ana have a backbone?

In doing some research, I ran across these. Perhaps reading them, will cast some light on their relationship. Though they are growing and maturing, they have a relationship that works for them. It may not be the relationship that would work for everyone, but it has kept them together. I have found the website, The Submissive's Journey, helpful. All of the material below was obtained from the web. I own none of it. Credit has been given where applicable.


The Dominant's Creed

(From A Submissive's Journey)

Above all else he cherishes his submissive, in the knowledge that the gift she gives him is the greatest of all.

He is demanding and takes full advantage of the power given to him, but knows how to share the pleasure that comes from that precious gift.

He is in control of himself first and foremost, so that he may control others. As a stern and demanding Dominant, he can cause his sub to cry real tears. As the consummate lover, he will then kiss the tears away, without ever stepping out of character.

In times of trouble, a Dominant will leave the roles behind, to be a supportive friend and partner, never forgetting that this is still a loving relationship between two caring individuals. He is quick to understand the differences between fantasy and reality. He would never ask a submissive to put him before her career, or family, just to satisfy his own pleasure.

To win his submissive's mind, body and soul, he knows he must first win her trust. He will show his submissive humor, kindness, and warmth. He must also show her that his guidance and tutoring is knowledgeable and deserving of her attention, that this is a man she can learn from, and trust his direction.

He is romantic enough to be protective and chivalrous. When called upon, he will fight for his ladies' honor. He proves to her that he is someone she can lean on, and depend on.

He is old-fashioned enough to be a bit of a chauvinist, yet modern enough to respect his woman. Quick to point out the differences between them, he also knows there is no inferiority in those differences.

When it comes time to teach his submissive her lessons of obedience, he is a strong and unyielding professor. He will accept no flaw, nothing less than perfection from his student. Never does he use discipline without good reason. When he does, it is always with a knowledgeable and careful hand.

He is a careful guide, with safety always his main concern. He knows how to use pain to extend the bounds of pleasure. He is a mentor who can bring her to the edges of her envelope, and gently show her the inner courage to reach new heights.

He is always open to communication and discussion, always ready to hear her wants and needs. He is patient, taking the time to learn her limits, and knowing that as her trust of him grows, so will they.

He never has to demand ritual behavior by her. She responds to him out the want of pleasing him. Compliance comes from the wanting to please, not the fear of punishment. He understands the fragile nature of mind and body, and never violates the trust given to him.

He is secure enough to laugh at himself and the absurdities of life. Courageous enough to accept assistance. Open minded enough to learn new things. Strong enough to grow. His tools are mind, body, spirit and soul with a little help from rope, paddle and blindfold. He understands that each partner gains most from pleasuring the other. And both of them know that love is the only binding that truly holds.

Copyright © 2002 - 2011 [A submissives journey]. All rights reserved.

Revised: February 02, 2012


The Submissive's Prayer

(From A Submissive's Journey)

Allow me the strength to answer questions I can't fathom.

Allow me the spirit to know His needs.

Allow me the serenity to serve Him in peace.

Allow me the love to show Him myself.

Allow me the tenderness to comfort Him.

Allow me the light to show us the way.

Allow me the wisdom to be an asset to Him.

Let me be able to show Him each day my love of my service to Him.

Let me open myself up to completely belong to Him.

Let me accept my punishment with the grace of a woman.

Let me learn to please Him, beyond myself.

Grant me the power to give myself to Him completely.

Give me the strength to please us both.

Permit me to love myself, in loving Him.

For it is my greatest wish, my highest power to make His life

complete, as He makes mine.

(Author Unknown)

Copyright © 2002 2012 [A submissives journey]. All rights reserved.

Revised: June 12, 2012


The Dominant's Prayer

To the power more powerful then myself

I was born in a way that has sometimes left me mystified

Always reaching to guide those about me

Needing to know that they are fulfilled before true fulfillment reaches in to caress my soul

I have compromised, in many cases, to allow another to be fulfilled

Wondering all the while how it is that they can not see me first, as I see them

I have found myself pushing away all, in denial of my need to always consider another first

Needing to be the one to consider others more needy then myself

The world about me thinks that giving completely is reserved for those who submit

That serving another is not for the "strong"

How could "they" be so wrong

I love that I am the one who can be turned to

The one to solve a problem

The one to set the direction

The Top

The Dominant

Please help me to remain focused on this need to walk to the front

To always stop when a searching soul reaches out for a hand up

To always be strong enough to pause when all is insanity

To always surge forward when all has stalled

And to give all of me to becoming ALL

Please help me to know when the hand I extend needs to be soft

When it needs to be harsh

When it is needed to wipe a tear or crush a fear

When it is needed for punishment

And when all that is needed is a hug

Please let my nature push through the world about me that questions

I am a Dom

I can be no other

Let me be ALL that is right

Grifter (07 September 1998)

I hope this will answer some questions. I understand it, but I don't pretend to have the answers.