AN: Thank you for the amazing response to the previous chapter.

Chapter Twenty

Ana and Christian had spent the morning hiking and Christian had been pleasantly surprised at how much Ana had handled and enjoyed the walk. She'd been stunned by breath-taking views while he had just relished having her beside him once again.

There had been a shift in her since the previous day, after their scene, she'd relaxed in a way he'd never seen her do before. He was trying not to think too much into it, but she had said it herself that it had been an outlet for the feeling of being out of control. While he would only ever do it, if it was what Ana wanted, he hoped in his heart that this was a breakthrough for her, a healthy way for her to let everything go. Coupled with therapy, he could see Ana bouncing back from all of this in a way none of them could have previously anticipated.

He was now watching as Linc's businesses were bled dry. He'd pulled the plug on Elena as soon as the raid had started. His father had made him wait until Ana had the opportunity to go to the police and make a statement and for the police to make their first move before he made Elena suspicious. Now he'd seen Elena's business disintegrate before her eyes, her reputation tarnished in the media and now he was getting the pleasure of doing the same to her husband.

Ana sat wrapped up under a soft cashmere blanket in the grand living room, a hot chocolate in one hand, a book on her lap, the log fire crackling away in front of her. In her other hand, her phone was up to her ear, waiting patiently for the person on the other side to answer.

Hello?

"Hi Daddy." Ana said shyly.

Annie. She could hear the smile on his face as he said her name. How are you?

"I'm ok." She smiled back. "It's good to be away actually."

I'm glad to hear that. He replied, she sounded better than she did the last time he saw her, which had been at the hospital when he'd visited the day before she'd gone home.

"How are you?" Ana asked.

I'm ok. He replied honestly. Work has picked up with Christmas approaching, so I've been busy.

"Dad, have you been watching the news?" Ana asked nervously, because she felt now was the time to bring this up with her father. He was the only person who mattered to her that didn't know the truth about her past and he deserved better than that.

I catch it sometimes in the evenings. Why? His voice shook and Ana gulped and took a deep breath.

"Well, I don't know if you've seen the story on Elena Lincoln, she was recently arrested for historic child sex offences. She's a business woman in Seattle." Ana struggled to speak, her mouth was dry, her throat was stiff but she persevered, she'd made this call now and she needed to get through it.

I think I saw something, I didn't pay much attention, to be honest. Ray replied honestly, though now he had a feeling he needed to watch the news and find out who this woman was and what she was accused of.

"Well… Dad that's who had me when I first went missing. I lived with her and her husband Eric Lincoln for three years and when I left the hospital, I went to the police and told them what happened to me when I was living with them." She couldn't give him the details, that was too much, but by telling him they were historic child sex offences and how long she had been with them, he would be able to work out the rest for himself without the need for the details.

Oh. Ray replied, unsure how the hell he was supposed to respond to that. Uh…

"I'm sorry Daddy… I just feel you deserve to know the truth. After the accident, I walked away from the car to find help and I was picked up by two men, they took me to Elena and Eric and that's where I was until I escaped when I was around eight."

Thank you for telling me Annie. I'm afraid to ask you what you've been through, I don't want to hurt or upset you. He admitted bashfully, grateful that Ana was being honest with him, but on her terms.

"I'm really sorry for what I put you through when I came to Montesano…"

You are my daughter Annie. You're welcome here any time. I'm sorry I didn't know how to help you, I didn't know what to do…

"Dad, you couldn't have helped me. I needed professional help… I didn't remember who Eric and Elena were for years, until Elena grabbed me at my engagement party and it bought a lot of old memories I didn't even know I had back to me…" Ana had to be truthful here, she'd avoided this conversation at the hospital but her father deserved the truth. "I'm just sorry I put you through that."

You come to me any time Annie, I'm your Dad, this is what I'm supposed to be here for. I missed eighteen years of your life, I don't want to miss anymore.

His words bought tears to Ana's eyes. Elena and Eric had stolen all these years away from them, she knew she and Ray would be close, she could tell that he would have had so much pleasure teaching her to fish and to build things, she would have been a daddy's girl that was for sure.

"Tell me a story about my Mom." She said, snuggling further under the blanket. "Tell me about us all before I was taken."

Ok, well your Mom loved to cook… but she wasn't very good at it. He chuckled lightly and Ana snuggled into the cushion more, a soft smile spreading on her lips as she listened. So one day, she goes shopping and you asked to make cookies, so we made some peanut butter cookies like my Mom used to make. When your Mom got back she was a bit jealous that we'd made these cookies without her. So the next day she asks you to make cookies and you do, they were supposed to be chocolate chip, but she managed to overcook them, burn the chocolate till it was bitter and you little champ ate a whole one and told her they were really good, as though you knew you'd hurt her feelings if you didn't. Then she gave one to me and I said they were great after just one bite, trying not to spit the cookie out, then she decides to have one and realises their disgusting, she wails the entire house down for about half an hour about how she's a failure, then for another half an hour when she realised how amazing your heart was to eat the whole thing to spare her feelings.

Ana laughed with Ray, it was a funny story and she loved hearing how amazing her Mom and her Dad were with her. She just wished she could remember, even if it was something small from her childhood, so she could cherish the memory. Instead, she would have to rely on Ray's stories to invent her memories instead.

You know, your Mom really loved you Annie.

"I wish I could remember her." Ana replied sadly. "She sounds like an amazing woman."

She was. Ray chuckled. She lit up my life, you both did.

"Will you come to Seattle for thanksgiving? We're doing it at Grace's house, but I'd really like you to be there."

I'll be there. He replied without hesitation. Ana beamed, that was a relief, she was worried he'd not want much to do with her knowing what she'd been through and with how she'd behaved in Montesano.

Christian came into the living space looking like he'd seen a ghost. Ana's eyes met his and he looked like he really needed to tell her something.

"Uh Dad I'm going to have to go, I'll speak to you soon about thanksgiving and stuff."

Sure thing Annie, I love you…

"I love you too Dad." Ana whispered trying not to get too overly emotional at his words, but it was impossible, to hear her own father whisper those three words to her were very powerful and she couldn't quite believe it.

Speak soon. Bye.

"Bye." Ana said before hanging up the phone and looking at Christian. "What is it?" She asked.

"Elena has been assaulted, someone broke into her house and kicked the living daylights out of her." He said and Ana's eyes widened in surprise. "I'm waiting for Detective Taylor to call me back."

"Well it's a good job we're out here then, at least we won't be suspects." Ana replied with a shrug, what else could she say, if Elena had been beaten so what, she didn't do it, Christian didn't do it. The only thing she hoped was that the bastards had tortured her.

"I'm waiting for more information, Taylor's dealing with it for me."

"Do you care?" Ana asked awkwardly.

"Do I care what?" He asked unsure what she meant and where she was going with this.

"That she's been hurt?" Ana asked looking at the floor.

"I'd rather they'd killed her, I'm more disappointed she's still living." Christian replied and Ana looked at him in surprise. "If I didn't have you and the business, I'd do it myself."

"Don't let people hear you talking like that." Ana said walking towards him. "But I think I would too." She added with a chuckle as Christian pulled her into him. "Are you sure you're ok? I mean, she meant a lot to you?"

"She abused me Ana." He replied dryly. "Then according to John, she blackmailed and groomed me until now. I hope the bitch suffered."

"Ok." Ana replied holding him tighter.

"Are you ok?" Christian asked nervously.

"If they kept her in jail where she belonged then she wouldn't have been assaulted. Do you know if it was sexual?"

"I don't." He replied.

"…I wouldn't wish that on anyone…" She choked. "Even Elena…"

"Shh… hey… shh…" Christian stroked his fingers through Ana's hair as she became upset. He hated her being upset especially when they'd had such an amazing morning. He wouldn't have hidden the truth from her about Elena being assaulted but he hadn't anticipated her becoming upset either.

"I don't even know why I'm crying." She mumbled. "It's just overwhelming I guess, I mean it's easy to forget there's a world outside our bubble here." He didn't need her explanation, but she wanted to give him one, he deserved it.

As he held her, let her calm against his chest, it dawned on him. Ana wasn't upset that Elena had been injured, that was obvious. No, he knew exactly what this was. She'd said that she could forget the world outside their bubble and she'd now suddenly been reminded that there was a world carrying on and their life was being affected by things going on in Seattle. No, he knew exactly what this was and he had promised her he'd deal with it.

"You're feeling out of control again." He whispered and she nodded. "Then go to the bedroom, strip down to your panties and kneel." He commanded and without a second of hesitation, Ana hurried away. Christian took a deep breath, sending Ana to kneel was one thing but he had no idea what they were going to do either. He had ordered some toys to be delivered to the Aspen house but he had a feeling they would have left before they arrived. Now, he would have to improvise again.

It didn't take him long to figure out a scene. He headed first down to the basement, where the gym and sauna were. He found the essential oils and massage oils that Mia insisted were always here for her and found one that smelt like coconuts that he thought Ana would like. Then back up to the kitchen for his second prop before he made his way into the bedroom and into the closet.

Ana didn't move when he walked in, she remained calm and relaxed just knowing he was in charge now. The previous day had relaxed her so much, she'd had a nightmare free night, she'd been able to truly enjoy sitting in front of the fire with a book without her mind wandering. While she knew it wasn't a miracle cure, she knew that being submissive with Christian like this was allowing her to forget her past for a while and that was a huge achievement.

Christian placed the items on the side table. Ana hadn't yet been to the playroom, so she didn't have much to compare with but he knew, when they got home he would have to introduce her to that room and a scene with toys.

"Come here." Christian commanded and Ana quickly rose to her feet and walked calmly over to Christian. He lifted her chin, making her look at him. "I'm going to tie your wrists behind your back, I'm going to massage every inch of your body, then I'm going to fuck your mouth." Ana gulped, holy fuck she'd been wanting to take him into her mouth for so long. "And if you're lucky, I may let you cum." He added and a shiver ran through Ana, a pleasurable, excited shiver but butterflies swirled in her stomach. "Turn around and put your arms together behind you."

Ana did as she was told without hesitation and Christian let out a relieved breath. He took one of the two ties he'd grabbed and intricately wrapped it around her arms, above the elbow forcing her shoulders back and her breasts forward. He wrapped the second tie around her wrists.

"How does that feel?" He asked and though he couldn't see it, Ana smirked.

"Good Sir." She replied cricking her neck a little just to get used to the sensation.

"If you're unhappy at any point, especially with the restraints but don't want to stop the scene, I want you to use the safeword yellow."

"Yes Sir." She replied as she turned back around with his guidance.

"You look incredible." He told her and she blushed shyly, but she did, she looked so amazing and she was glowing, not that she would see that.

He left her a moment and grabbed a towel from the bathroom before hurrying back, he didn't want to give her the opportunity to collect thoughts while she waited for him. She watched as he lay the towel on the floor and then gently guided her onto it.

"On your knees." He commanded, his voice husky and low. Ana, as gracefully as she could manage and along with Christian's support went onto her knees. Her legs automatically opened but her bum didn't lower. "Good girl." He said stroking her face with the back of his hand and she couldn't help but smile, she liked pleasing him. He grabbed the oil from the side table and opened it. He took a small sniff at it before he started pouring it over Ana's breasts. She gasped, closed her eyes and moaned deeply as the liquid dripped onto her skin. It felt heavenly. Christian ensured her entire chest was covered before putting the oil back on the side. He sunk to his knees in front of her and began rubbing the oil in, his hands gliding over her shoulders, her stomach and then her breasts, his palms rolling over her nipples making her bite her bottom lip and moan. She kept her eyes closed, Christian didn't mind. Just as he had last time, he'd chosen not to blindfold her. He wanted to see those deep blue eyes and know she was ok.

Ana could barely breathe. Christian's hands on her, gliding along her slippery skin was heavenly, and a deep throb was already humming between her legs. He massaged her thighs but made sure not to touch her where she wanted to be touched the most. He changed the pressure in his hands continuously, going from a soft, featherlight touch to a heavy, deep tissue massage and Ana could barely cope with the confusion it was causing her.

Her chest rose and fell heavily, her lips were parted and Christian could feel the soft pants of her breath which gave her way how wanting she had become. Feeling as though she was at a good point for his next move her stood and removed his clothing, piece by piece until he was naked. She watched him through her long eyelashes, shyly peeking at him as though she didn't want to get caught in her voyeurism. Christian liked that she was watching him though so said nothing.

His penis was stood to attention without him needing to do anything, just seeing and touching Ana had been more than enough to get it moving. Now he stood in front of her, lovingly stroking his appendage and Ana licked her lips greedily as she looked at the spot of precum already glistening at the tip.

"Open wide." He teased and Ana immediately did as he instructed. He took a hand to the back of her hair and slowly pushed himself into her mouth. Automatically she closed her lips around him before peeking up at him again. "You know what to do." He teased giving her a wink and Ana immediately began to suck greedily.

Christian had known exactly what he was doing. Ana had talked about wanting to take him in her mouth for some time, but Christian hadn't wanted to be just another blowjob for Ana. By getting her all worked up, to the point she was desperate for him to give her an orgasm, he knew that the blowjob she gave would be completely different to any other she'd given. She would be more vigorous, her own need driving forward and he could already tell he was right. He'd always known had he asked Ana for a blowjob or if she'd have given one on her terms she would have played with him, teased and tantalised him, she'd have gone through the motions of what she thought he would like rather than act out of her own pleasure. Right now, she wasn't thinking about how to give him oral, she was just getting on with it, her own desires spurring her.

Christian struggled to stay upright when she sucked him deep into her throat. She had no gag reflex, that was obvious and she could suck and lick at the same time, dragging her tongue along the underneath of his shaft. He didn't know how much longer he could last because he had no intention of cuming in her mouth today.