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Two hearts, one soul

Chapter 35

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Approximately 15 minutes later, Ana sat next to Christian in the limo, while leaning onto him. Their hands were connected, their fingers intertwined. As a smile played at her lips, Ana sighed contently.

"This feels so real…" she whispered, while her eyes fluttered shut.

Christian squeezed her hand lightly, and said." This is real, Ana… we are together again…"

As her eyes fluttered open, Christian captured her gaze." I missed you so much. These past days, I really thought I wouldn't survive without you…" he confessed, not even blinking once.

Ana looked lovingly at him, and said. "Well, all of it is in the past now… and if it wasn't obvious already, I missed you too."

"How did you know that the 'monster' wouldn't hurt you, Ana?" he asked curiously.

"Well, you've told me a few times that I shouldn't be afraid of you… that I should never fear you." Ana explained. "I trust you with my whole heart, Christian…"

As those wonderful words reached his ears, Christian wanted to kiss her again, but when Ana yawned softly he gently wrapped her up in his arms. "Why don't you take a nap, sweetie… you look exhausted." He suggested, and kissed her on the top of her head.

"OK…" She replied, slowly closing her eyes, while snuggling further into him.

All of a sudden, Ana sat up straight. "Crap! I texted my father and Kate, before I left home… but I, ugh! They must be worried out of their minds!"

She then grabbed her phone out her handbag, and dialed her father's number.

"Hey, dad…" Ana said. "It's me, Ana… everything's fine with me. I'm with Christian now…"

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Five days later, Ana looked over the Aegean Sea, while the wind blew her dark brown locks in her face and over her head. She giggled, as Christian attempted to convince Taylor, his new security detail, to not sit so close to him.

"My orders are to protect you, Mr. Grey." The tall American stated. "Andreas will have my head, if something were to happen to you."

His tone wasn't harsh nor cold… it was just… his voice was just toneless.

They were in a speedboat and on their way to one of Parthenios' many houses.

Christian felt very uncomfortable, his eyes darting towards Ana.

The look he gave her meant. 'Please, help me out of this...'

And instead of helping him, Ana smiled at Taylor. "So… have you been working for Parthenios long, Mr. Taylor?" she asked innocently.

"No, Miss… just one year." He said, only answering her question, and then he looked suspiciously at their surroundings.

Christian sighed deeply and said. "There's nothing and no one around for miles… only seawater, Taylor."

"That may be so Sir, and yet I should be on high alert." Taylor replied, his eyes still darting around.

Ana cleared her throat, attempting to push back her laugh, because Christian's face was at that moment so hilarious.

He was not amused about Ana though...

She smiled and mouthed. 'Sorryyyy'

Christian was just about to say something to Ana, when he saw land in front of him. "Finally… land!" he said, making Ana turn her face.

"Wow… this place is truly beautiful, Christian." She said, and admired the beautiful white beach. "Are we still in Tinos?"

Christian nodded at that. "Yes, we are… it's just on the other side of the island." He announced.

"Woww…" Ana uttered, and grabbed her phone to take some photos.

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When the boat reached the shore, Christian helped Ana step out of it. He grabbed her by her tiny waist, and swiftly hoisted her out the speed boat. Her eyes locked onto his gray ones, as Christian placed Ana on the shore.

He had a twinkle in his eyes, and leaned into her, bringing his lips to her ear. "I can't wait till we're alone, Ana…" Christian whispered, making her suck in a deep breath.

With just one single look, he was able to make Ana feel hot all over. Christian stayed that close to her for a few moments longer, and gripped her tiny waist, putting a little bit more pressure on her soft flesh, while Parthenios' employee helped Taylor with Christian's and Ana's luggage.

His lips were still near her ear, making Ana gasp softly, when his hot breath fanned onto her delicate skin.

"Christian" she whispered, her eyes fluttering shut.

He had barely touched her, and Ana was already a mess. Christian then pulled back and locked eyes with her, while smirking deviously.

His gaze on her, made Ana feel as if the atmosphere had caught fire. She then let out a deep breath and locked her eyes onto his once more.

All Ana wanted to do right now was to grab Christian's face roughly and kiss him senseless on the spot. He was still looking at her with those piercing gray eyes of his, like he was caressing her body with those magnetic orbs.

"We're ready, Mr. Grey. Shall we walk towards the house now?" they both heard Taylor say.

Ana cleared her throat and instantly began walking behind Christian's bodyguard with huge strides.

"Hey, why are you walking so fast?" she heard Christian say behind her.

She turned her face, but kept walking. "Nothing" she simply said, and avoided his gaze, and began to sprint towards the house.

At that, Ana heard him burst out into laughter. "Run, Ana... run!" Christian teased her.

She rolled her eyes at him, and strode faster in the direction of the house.

At the moment Ana was wearing her slippers and at a certain point felt the sand between her toes. It was really annoying, but she pushed forward.

When she finally reached the porch of the house, Ana whistled aloud.

"This place is huge!" she pointed out and admired the house.

There was a garden with so many flowers. Roses and orchids… Wow!

Ana was just about to smell a red rose, when she heard Calinico's voice. "Miss Ana!"

She instantly looked up, and noticed the older man walking in her direction.

He had his arms wide open, and that's when Ana leaped into his arms.

"I was so worried about you, Miss Ana!" she heard him say, while a tear rolled down her cheek.

"Missed you too, Calinico…" Ana uttered, and hugged the older man tighter than before.

"When Andreas told me that he was going to ask you to bring Mr. Christian back to his human form, I was terrified for you, my dear…" she heard Calinico say, his voice trembling heavily.

Ana nodded, and pulled back from the embrace. "I know… Andreas told me… I'm lucky though to not only have my dad, but I also have you, Calinico…" she replied, while looking at the older man.

He cleared his throat, and said. "Well, you are the one…"

The one to break 'the curse' was what he meant.

Tears pooled in Calinico's eyes, and yet they didn't spill. He was a Greek man, who from the age of 5 was trained not to cry in front of people…

He smiled at Ana, and then Christian said. "Well, what about me, Calinico?"

Christian had reached the porch of the house also, and stood not far from the duo.

"Mr. Christian…" was what the older man uttered.

It was then, when Christian took a step and hugged his butler.

"Sir… I'm so ha… happy right now." Calinico confessed. "The both of you healthy and more importantly… you and Miss Ana are together again…"

As they pulled back from the hug, Christian smiled at the older man. "I'm so glad everything turned out fine, Calinico…"

The older man nodded at that. "Let's get inside the house, OK?" Calinico suggested. "Parthenios' maids and I have made the bedrooms ready for you."

"Let's go inside then." Christian replied, and locked eyes with Ana.

She stood still on the porch, moved by Christian and Calinico's little reunion.

"Are you OK, sweetie?" Christian asked, and cupped her face.

Ana nodded, and wiped away her tears. "Yup, yes I'm fine…"

"Good."

As they intertwined their fingers, Christian and Ana both followed Calinico inside the house.

OK, it isn't just a house… it was a mansion.

Ana stared her eyes out, while admiring the living room. "Beautiful…" she said.

A smile played at Christian's lips, and then he asked. "Which house is more beautiful? This one or mine before it was burned down?"

Ana shook her head at that. "I truly cannot choose, Christian…" she pointed out. "Honestly, they're both magnificent."

Hand in hand, Ana and Christian followed Calinico up the stairs, while she looked with open mouth at the paintings on the walls.

One of the paintings was an authentic 'Rembrandt'… OMG!

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At the moment Ana was in one of the guestrooms, taking a delicious, warm bath.

Her body had craved this for a few days now, and so she enjoyed the water and all kinds of soaps and potions the maids had put in the tub.

With her eyes closed, Ana's mind drifted off to the day she reunited with Christian.

*** Flashback***

Andreas insisted that Ana went back to the hotel to grab her luggage, so she and Christian could stay at his place until 'The Phoenixes' decided what to do about the situation.

"I can take care of myself." Christian had told the temporarily leader of 'the Phoenixes'.

The three of them were in Andreas' office, while they waited for five other members of 'the Phoenixes' to arrive.

They were going to discuss further actions regarding Christian's situation.

"Your life is still in danger, Mr. Grey… do not forget that." Andreas warned.

Christian insisted that he was capable of employing people himself to be on his security detail. However, Andreas stood his ground and told Christian that he was going to discuss it first with the other members.

"I'm not a "Phoenix' anymore, Andreas." Christian growled and got up from his seat.

"Well, look how that turned out for you!" the young leader fired back at Christian, the tone of his voice low.

Ana knew then that she had to intervene. "OK, you two… please calm down." she said with a soft tone. "Christian, tell Andreas that you're going to consider what they propose."

He then locked eyes with Ana, his face expressionless. She grabbed his hand and looked at him with pleading eyes. "Please?" she asked, so Christian agreed to it.

"Do you know who my ex-wife worked for, Andreas?" Christian asked the younger man with a stern tone, while still on his feet.

Andreas had shaken his head. "I have my suspicions… however, Mr Grey, I do not have the proof yet."

Christian stared blankly at the young man and demanded. "Tell me who."

"But I j…" the leader of 'the Phoenixes' began, but Christian cut him off harshly.

"Tell me who!"

"Adon Papadakis." Was what Andreas replied.

As that name reached Christian's ears, he whimpered softly, and instantly leaned on Andreas' desk, the impact of that name hitting him like a ton of bricks.

"What?!" he said after a few moments. "But why?"

Christian couldn't believe it, because he had done so much for Adon. Ten years earlier, Adon had been just a simple employee and since two years ago had become successful and rich thanks to Christian…

Christian helped him and this is how he repaid him?!

"It's so hard to believe that Adon would do this to me! But why?!" He asked.

"That's exactly what we're going to find out." Andreas promised.

Not long after, the five members arrived and they discussed how to handle Christian's situation…

That's why Ana, Calinico, Christian and his bodyguard were on the other side of the island right now…

Andreas decided that Christian had to lay low in Parthenios' mansion until he and 'the Phoenixes' discovered where Adon was hiding.

** End of Flashback**

Ana was taken out of her thoughts by a soft knock on the door.

"Wait one second!" she said, and grabbed a towel.

After drying herself off, she slipped into a bathrobe.

"Who is it?" Ana asked, as she walked towards the bedroom door.

"It's me, sweetie…" she heard Christian say.

Ana smiled and swung the door open. There he stood, fully clothed in a dark blue suit, his eyes twinkling like stars.

God damn! He looked so freaking handsome…

"Dinner?" Christian said and looked at her questioningly. "I'm famished and I look forward to Calinico's special Greek dish. What about you? You hungry, sweetie?"

At hearing that, Ana burst out into laughter. "So sorry… I took a warm bath and didn't realize that it was time for dinner already…" she apologized. "Can you wait for me, please?"

"Of course, sweetie…" he replied.

"Give me 15, will you?" Ana said and turned on her heel.

However, Christian had other plans. He grabbed her on her wrist and swiftly pulled Ana onto his broad chest.

She gasped softly, and then he looked down at her, his eyes slightly glowing yellow. "Told you I couldn't wait till we were alone… have you forgotten my promise of this afternoon, Ana?"

She shook her head, and felt her tummy do wonderful somersaults.

Shit! Ana saw in his eyes that he wanted her…

Christian slowly brought his left hand towards her face, and as it collided with Ana's chin, he noticed how she shuddered under that simple touch. He lifted her head up so her gorgeous eyes locked onto his once more.

"Christian…" Was the only thing she said, the look in her eyes so pleading.

Crap.

Christian gently cupped her face with both his hands, as his heart thumped wildly against his chest.

"Ana… I want you"

It was in that moment, when Ana lost it…

She couldn't bear it any longer… wonderful emotions washed over her whole being, while looking into his gray eyes.

Ana's heart imploded inside her chest, making her whole body tremble heavily.

It became too overwhelming, so Ana did what she did next. He stood just inches away from her, radiating heat, making her weak in the knees, driving her to the brink of insanity!

Ana was on the verge of grabbing his face roughly and kiss him hard on the mouth.

Christian watched and admired Ana, his heart thumping wildly like before. She looked breathtaking at that very moment: her hair was damp from the bath and was a beautiful mess, her cheeks were flushed from anticipation, and her chest heaving.

She was a beautiful mess… and all his.

Christian couldn't help himself and locked eyes with her." Do you want me, Ana?" he whispered in her ear.

She nodded. " Yes, Christian… I wa…" she began, but he was too far gone, his heart unable to hold himself back, so he cut her off.

Christian swiftly and roughly cupped her face and captured her lips with his. Ana's hand landed on his chest, and with her delicate, slender fingers she grabbed his suit jacket and pulled him impossibly closer to her.

Ana immediately responded to the feel of his lips on hers. She moved her lips and tugged on his hair, the sensation of his body against her own so wonderful, her heart exploding in her chest.

Christian's right hand disappeared in her shiny locks, while his left one landed on her hip, gripping her softly there, making Ana gasp softly into his mouth. As her lips parted for a second, Christian took the opportunity and slipped his tongue inside.

'Oh, God!'

Their tongues were dancing together in an intoxicating manner, while their hearts were beating as one. Christian pulled away first and looked her deep in the eyes, their breaths ragged. Ana whimpered out of protest, because she wanted to keep kissing him. She wanted to keep feeling his callous hand on her cheek, his oh so wonderful fingers digging into her flesh.

At that, Ana touched her lips and looked up at him, her pupils blown wide with want.

"Ana, I love you so much. I need you now…" Christian finally managed to say.

"Ana?" Christian said, afraid of what was going through her head.

Finally, she looked up and locked eyes with him. God, she loved him so much!

"Please stay… I need you too, Christian."

Christian's heart melted into a puddle, when those words tumbled from her kiss swollen lips.

He was a weak, weak man…

Christian watched as she slowly closed the little gap between them and grabbed him roughly by his face, her eyes fluttering shut, crashing their mouths together once more. At a certain point the both of them walked backwards, while they desperately kissed each other senseless, grabbing and tugging at each other, while their bodies left their minds behind.

They both landed on her bed, their mouths still attached to one another. Christian moaned loudly, as Ana bit his bottom lip, sucking it sweetly.

"I want you, Christian." She whimpered and sat up on the bed, while unbuttoning the bathrobe.

"Come here…" Ana softly said, and revealed her beautiful chest.

Yes, he wanted her too… God, he wanted her so badly…

~ In the meantime ~

As Calinico placed the Greek dishes on the long dining table, one of the maids stood awkwardly next to him, attempting to get his attention. When he turned his face, the young lady looked at him with pleading eyes.

"Yes, Alexia? Can I help you with something?" Christian's butler asked, his brows furrowed.

The young woman then grabbed an object from her pocket. It was a key.

"This... I think your boss, Mr. Grey, needs this key to break the Niarxos' family curse..." the brunette whispered, while holding the heavy key up in Calinico's face, her hand trembling slightly.

As his brain registered the object, Calinico gasped loudly, his eyes wide. "Where in heaven's name did you get this?!" he asked, the tone of his voice low. "Christian's great grandfather and his father before him searched for it for years, but it was never found! Who are you?"

As her eyes welled up, the brunette's lips trembled. "I uhmm... I am one... one of the two descendants of Henimia..." she replied, while a lonely tear rolled down her cheek.

Calinico watched her with open mouth. "All this time... you've been working for Parthenios so you can spy on him?! How dare you?!" he shouted, and grabbed the young woman tightly on her wrist.

"Ouch! Please, Calinico... you're hurting me." the brunette pleaded. "Let me go..."

Christian's butler was a patient, considerate and all around good man. However, if someone dares to hurt his boss, he won't hesitate to act. He still gripped the woman's wrist and threatened. "What do you expect, Alexia? Do you expect compassion from me?! After all your family has done to the Niarxos' line? Do you know what Mr. Christian goes through when he's in his other form? Do you know how horri..." he said, but Alexia cut him off.

"I know... I know, OK?" she said. "It's not my fault that Mr. Grey's ancestor fell in love with Agathe instead of my ancestor Henimia! It isn't, OK? But it happened and I just want it to be over... all of it. That's why I'm giving you the key."

Calinico finally let her wrist go, and huffed. "Miss Ana and Mr. Christian have to do 5 things in order to break the curse... this is just step 1. And you do know that, right?" he pointed out, and glared at Alexia. "So... tell me, little spy: Where the hell is the second key?"


Note: *Sighs* So... dear readers, I need your help. I'm so torn right now.

I want to take A/ C relationship to another level. Come on! We're on chap 35 already.

However, I need your opinion on this: Do you want me to keep the rating at T?

Or don't you mind if I change it into an M rating? I think A/ C desperately need a love/sex scene now...

Don't worry though... I promise that it won't be too graphic like my other M- rating story: 'Please, Ana'

I think the time has arrived for a love scene between A/C... So, it's up to you. Tell me, please?

Stay at T or can I change it into M?

Thank you in advance, dear readers... you totally ROCK! :)

I've got only love for you all...

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Till the next one...

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