Chapter 22

CPOV

The thought of what that bastard could have done to Ana is revolting. I knew he was an asshole but I honestly didn't know how bad he was. I can't believe I put her in that much danger. Luckily she's asleep right now as I wait to hear back from Taylor about what he found.

"Sir, I have a preliminary report." Taylor appears at the doorway to my office.

"Have a seat Taylor. What did you find?"

For a split second I can see Taylor get uncomfortable and it looks like he may not want to tell me. I give him a look to let him know he better tell me. "Sir, we found hidden cameras around the office."

"Hidden cameras? Where in the office?"

Taylor clears his throat and I know he doesn't want to tell me. "Sir, most of the cameras were fixed upon Miss Steele's desk at various angles."

"And the others?" I try to remain calm but it's not working.

"One was the web cam from her laptop, another was above her, one was in the bathroom closest to Miss Steele's desk. And, the last one… was under her desk, aimed at her… um, private areas, Sir."

Instantly I feel my blood boil. This fucking creep was recording my Anastasia without her knowledge. "Were you able to find any footage?"

"Yes, Sir. Barney and Welch found the feed was sent to Hyde's computer where he recorded them and stored them on an external drive."

"Show me the footage, now."

"Sir, I would recommend you don't…"

"Taylor, so help me God. If you do not show me everything found, all of you will be looking for a new job. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Sir. Welch has the footage on the computer in the security office." I follow Taylor to the security office where Welch is seated at the computer. Welch looks up at me, his face blanches.

"Mr. Grey. You should probably have a seat." Welch gets up from the chair and motions for me to sit there. I have a seat and he begins to play the footage which is hours and hours long.

There are shots of Ana from all angles, and close ups of her face and down her shirt. There are many shots of the camera where it focuses to get an up skirt shot of her. What is worse is he has footage of her in the bathroom. It makes me sick to my stomach. I look up at Welch and Taylor.

"Is all the footage like this?" They look at each other and then Welch speaks up.

"For the most part." He clears his throat readying himself for what he is going to tell me. "There is also footage of her laughing, more, um, detailed close ups, as well as various photos of her around town and through her apartment window. It appears he was stalking her for some time."

I quickly get up and make it to the bathroom before I get sick in the toilet. I can't believe she was violated like that. I should have protected her, I should have known. I walk back into the office where Taylor and Welch are still standing ashen faced.

"Sir, I have more bad news." I look at him and urge him to continue without saying anything. "He also gained intimate footage and pictures of you and Miss Steele."

I freeze, mentally trying to remember what we did back at her apartment. I think I am going to be sick again. I head to the bathroom and yell back, "I want that fucker found now and dealt with. Make sure he is persuaded to confess to what he's done. Then I want all the footage and information sent to the police and all other copies deleted. Do you understand?"

Welch and Taylor respond affirmatively in unison. I grab the bottle of bourbon from the bar and take a swig. Then I head to the bedroom.

I stand there watching my beautiful girl fast asleep. She doesn't even know the depths of his perversion. I need to protect her, always. I strip off my clothes and climb into bed next to her. Without waking, she snuggles next to me as I hold her tight. I smell her hair and fall into a disturbed sleep.


I wake at 3 am, unable to sleep. I walk into the silent and dark great room still disturbed by what happened to Anastasia and what could have happened to her. I've decided Ana can't go back to that apartment after what happened and neither should Kate. It's not safe for either of them and I have no control over the security in the building.

I need to let Elliot know but I don't want to upset Kate with the details.

*Do NOT mention anything to Kate but she cannot go back to her apartment. It's not safe. I'll explain later, just listen to me first.*

*Christian, the fact you texted me about this at 3 am tells me it is bad. Kate is here now but you need to tell me what it is. I'm your brother and I need to keep my girlfriend safe.*

I take a deep breath. I know he's right. If I am demanding Kate doesn't return to her apartment, I owe them an explanation.

*I found out tonight Ana had a stalker. There was footage taken from outside the apartment. I don't think Kate was part of it but we should make sure she is safe regardless.*

*Holy fuck! Are you serious? What did Ana say?*

*She doesn't know. I just found out.*

*Whoa. Who was it?*

*Ana's boss.*

*Kate said he creeped Ana out. I guess she was right. Now what is he doing?*

What the fuck? He creeped Ana out and she never said anything to me? Does she have no regard for her own safety?

*He's being taken care of.*

I go back to my bedroom and curl up with my Ana, thankful nothing more happened to her. I don't know what I would do if I lost her now. My feelings for her are strong and I've never felt like this before. With Ana I have very high highs and very low lows but I just want to be with her however I can. I can't imagine my life without her. I need to talk to Flynn. I don't understand these feelings I have. I'm not used to them.