*Here we are with Chapter 7. Before we start I would like to address a few comments I received. First, I would like to apologize for not adding a trigger warning before Ana's back story. I meant to, and I thought I did, but I was rushing to get this out to you all, and I don't have a beta, so I posted it without reading. Thank you to the reviewer who pointed it out, I went back and fixed it. Second, many people are saying that Ana lied to Christian by saying she was a virgin. Again, I cannot give so much away, so I will share a personal story. I was sexually assaulted by my first boyfriend. I believed he took my virginity away, so I said I was not a virgin. When I met my husband, who was a virgin, I told him what happened to me, and in his mind because I did not willingly give anything away, I was still a virgin in his eyes, and as will Ana in Christian's eyes. You will see why she also feels that way in upcoming chapters. Don't you worry. Anyway, enough of my rambling, on to the story!*

Christian's POV….

What was happening to me? As Taylor drove away from Ana's apartment, I felt as though I was leaving my heart behind with her. She was changing me, and changing me fast. I no longer wanted to be at the office all night. Instead I wanted to me at home…With Ana. She was becoming my world. My light. The only really good thing in my life aside from my parents. Even then, most of the time my parents can be a bit of a pain in my back, but for the first time in years I am actually looking forward to the family dinner on Sunday. Thank god today was Wednesday. Tomorrow night I will spend the night with Ana, then Friday night she will be with me. I would really have her all to myself. The thought made my heart flutter. Flutter? What the fuck? Normally when I had a girl over I would fuck her, then send her on her way. But, I couldn't with Ana. She meant to much. I had this gift that I had to look after, and protect. That gift was her. I love….Wait… No, It is way too early for that. I strongly like her. There. That works.

"Sir?" My thoughts were pulled by Taylor's voice. I looked up. "We are here, Sir. Also, Welsh is here. He requested a meeting with you." I nodded. What could he want?

Taylor parked the car next to my many others. We arrived up to my apartment, giving me enough time to remove my jacket, and grab a drink. "Taylor, please have Welsh meet me in my office." I shouted over my shoulder as I walked in and sat down in my chair. I pulled my phone out and sent Ana a text…

Angel, I made it home safely. Thinking of you- Christian.

My lips are still tingling- Ana.

Oh? Well, at least I left a good impression- Christian.

"Sir?" I put my phone down.

"Welsh. What can I do for you?" I offered him the seat in front of my desk. He rubbed the back of his neck before sitting down.

"Sir, I hope I don't over step any bounds right now, but something seemed odd to me. When I saw the background check for Ana, I was shocked to see how small it was. I thought I would try and dig deeper. I hope I don't step over a few lines, but I thought I would bring this to your attention. There were two large hospital files that were destroyed from public record. However, I was able to look at them. It seems as though she first suffered a horrible sexual assault, and physical abuse as a teen. Then another report showed up from when she was 21, nothing of a sexual nature, but of a physical abuse nature. The names of those involved in these events were untraceable. It was as if they just jumped off of the planet. I felt like you should know about this." He looked down.

I was shocked. How could anyone hurt my Ana. She was so…pure. She had this light about her that made her seem un touched. Why would she lie to me about her virginity? My mind was racing. I wanted to be with her. I wanted to wash away the men who have hurt her. Without warning I stood from my desk, walking out of my office and rushing to the front door.

"Taylor!" I barked. "Miss. Steele's. NOW." I hardly waited for him to catch up to me before I was in the back seat of the SUV. The time it took to get back to Ana's was a blur. I was angry, and sad all at the same time. How could this happen to her? How could I feel so passionate about this woman? Why the hell am I even asking this? I love her. I love her… I love HER.

When we pulled up I didn't wait for Taylor to get out of the car. I just raced across the street, climbing to the door of her apartment, not even thinking of knocking, I rushed inside.

"Christian? What the hell? You can't just walk in here." Kate yelled.

"Zip it Kate. Where is Ana?" I didn't mean to snap, but I had been at the end of my rope. I just needed my Ana.

"She is in the shower." She rolled her eyes. I sighed a little.

"Thank you." I walked to her bathroom, I could hear her singing just a little. She had a beautiful voice, and that just broke my heart. This…goddess was destroyed in the worst way possible. I plan on making her life everything she ever could want from here on out. I was gonna marry her someday. I just knew it.

I opened the door slowly and slipped inside. Her singing stopped.

"Kate? I told you, you can eat the left over cookies from the other night. I don't mind." She giggled.

"What if I wanted a cookie?" I smirked. Leaning against the bathroom sink. She gasped a little, poking her head out from behind the purple shower curtain.

"Christian?" She smiled at me. "What are you doing here?"

"I need you to hurry up, okay? We need to talk about something." I bit the inside of my cheek.

"O-kay…" I could hear the hesitation in her voice. I didn't want to scare her. Hell… I am scared that she will run from me when she hears about my past. This is just proving that I could never run from her and her past.

"I will be in your room." I didn't wait for a reply, I just went to her room, and stayed there. Waiting for her to eventually come in. I didn't have to wait long, that was for sure. She came into her room, dressed in an oversized t-shirt and yoga pants. I didn't think before I reached up, pulling her small body onto mine and hugged her tightly.

"Uh, Christian?" She voiced. "You okay?"

I took a deep breath, its now or never.

"I know, Ana." I felt her body go ridged. "When you work for me or a company I own you get a background check. The man who did yours… Welsh. He saw some red flags on yours, and chose to look deeper. He found the hospital records. He told me about them. My heart broke for you so many times, and I needed to be here. With you. I need you to know that your past doesn't scare me. I just… Why did you lie to me?" I felt my own tears build up behind my eyes, and I begged them not to fall.

"Christian… I never lied to you. Yes… I was…R-raped, and physically yes, I am not a virgin. But emotionally, and mentally I am. I did not give that part of me up to anyone. It was taken. So in my eyes, I am still a virgin, until I look at my husband and tell him to make love to me. Well… Maybe not wait that long, but at least the man whom I know I will spend the rest of my life with. I am trying to be angry at you for looking into something so personal, but I just can't be. You are here, with your arms wrapped around me, making sure that I am okay, and telling me that you are never going anywhere. That is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me." I could feel her own tears fall against my shirt.

"Ana…" I had to say this. I can't hold it in any longer. "I love you…." I whispered. I almost couldn't hear myself say it, but I knew I had to have said it because her body shook with sobs. I only held her tighter.

"I… I love you too." She whispered. My heart jumped in my chest. She, this angel, loves me too.

What did I do to deserve this kind of woman?

*Well, I know this is short, but I really wanted to get it out. I have been so busy with life. I am so sorry it took so long. Now that this chapter is taken care of, I can get to the big drama of the story! All those excited for that, review!*