" Mr. Grey first and foremost I do not appreciate you taking my daughter without my permission. I don't know you well enough to trust you with my child. As much as I can't deny that I am attracted to you I can't allow that to cloud my judgement with my daughter. I left her with Alison who I have known for some time now. I trusted her with my daughter and I think you should have consulted with me first." Looking at Anastasia as if she had four heads I couldn't comprehend how she thought Alison was a fit sitter for her child.

"With all due respect Miss Steele I understand that she is your daughter but if you saw the conditions your so called friend had her in I think you would have been okay with me taking her. Alison had her in dingy clothing that probably hadn't been washed since we left. She also used the money I gave her on herself and not Elizabeth. Nothing was used towards the baby except for one can of Similac. I doubt these are the conditions you thought of when you left Lizzy with her. " I try my hardest to suppress an eye roll when I see the smirk on Anastasia's face when I called her daughter Lizzy. Sure I was a tough business man who got everything I wanted but who wouldn't turn to goo when they saw that precious princess laying in the other room. There was no doubt in my mind that she would have me wrapped around her little finger if Ana stayed that long. An surprisingly enough I was perfectly okay with that idea. I wanted nothing more than to be in their lives in anyway I could.

"W-what ? Alison stole the money you gave to her for Elizabeth?! Are you sure .. I mean I've always considered her a friend of some sort. I knew she had her dark side but I never thought she would hurt Elizabeth. I mean she's a defenseless baby for goodness sake! How could this happen. God I could just KILL her! When it comes my daughter Mr. Grey no one and I mean no one hurts her. " Sitting in silence I watch as Anastasia continues to rant and rave. I considered this possibility and knew she needed the time to get this out. Hell I don't even have children but I was livid seeing the conditions my self. Remembering my childhood I couldn't stand to see the resemblance when I picked up Lizzy today.

"Ana... I understand this is hard for you to hear. You trusted someone with your daughter hoping they would do the right thing and instead they let you down. Trust me its a situation that's all to familiar for me. I know you wanted to talk to me but why don't you spend some time with Elizabeth while I go to my office. We can have our talk over dinner. Say in an hour? " Seeing her nod in confirmation I silently walk out the door. There was something about Alison that didn't add up to me. How did Anastasia come in to contact with a woman like her anyhow. I wasn't sure but I knew how to find out

APOV

" Hello my beautiful girl momma is her now. I'm sorry I left you with that mean old lady but I had no idea she was doing those baby girl. Its a good thing Mr. Christian saved you huh?" I cooed to my daughter as I sat her on my legs. I thought back to what Christian told me. I still couldn't understand why Alison would do what she did. She must have been tight with money again. Probably drugs... still it hurts that she would sacrifice my daughter knowing shes all I have left. Laying her on the blanket I set up I watched as she tried to stand on her own. Being 23 months I was beginning to worry that Elizabeth hadn't started to walk yet. It was probably my fault. Seeing as though I was never around to teach her and always in a contract trying to get us by.

"How would you feel about living here huh? Do you think that would make me a bad mommy Lizzy? ... I just want to give you everything I never had sweetheart I hope one day you will look back on your time with me as you grow up and only think of love and happiness." I whisper as I gently caress her baby hairs. I wanted what was best for my daughter but sometimes I think I've just hurt her more than helped. I couldn't believe that she was going to be two already. times flies so fast when you have kids of your own. Seeing her lay down to nap I decided I would join her. Curling up next to her on the blanket I slowly drifted into darkness.

Before I knew it I could smell food as I was reaching consciousness. Jumping up I panicked as I didn't see Elizabeth anywhere in sight. Running down the stairs I stopped in my tracks as I saw Christian feeding her in a high chair. Turning towards me her smile was all it took to break my fear.

"mama! " Gasping I rush to her side willing her to say it again.

"Mama mama !"

"OH MY GOD! Lizzy its your first word! Christian its her first word! I thought for sure there was something wrong She'll be two soon she hasn't spoken once and now OH MY GOD!" Unable to contain my happiness I jump On Christian and hug him tight. I cant help but think that my baby can sense we're in a better spot now and is comfortable enough to open up. They say little kids can sense things that we cant.

"I'm sorry sir its just I have been waiting for this for so long and I just got so excited... It wont happen again." I quickly say as I sit across from him. I felt his body stiffen under my touch and my heart broke just a little bit more for Mr. Grey. I'm not sure what happened to make him this way but I hope that we could fix it.

CPOV

Seeing her sit in submission made my skin crawl. Having her daughter here just made me feel like the bastard I truly was. How could I look into this beautiful baby's eyes knowing I have done horrible things to her mother.

"Ana ... please only call me Christian from now on. No more Sir or Mr. Grey just Christian. An please just be yourself I never want you to submit to me again. I told you upstairs. I would never bring this lifestyle to your daughters life and I am a man of my word Miss Steele. " Sighing I roughly run my fingers through my hair.

"I'll call you Christian if you stick to just Ana for now please... I am sorry for my reaction its just a habit. Trust me the last thing I want to do is bring this stuff around Lizzy." Smiling at her I see that she is sincere. Its lovely and fascinating to see a mother as fierce and loyal as Ana. I only wish all mothers could be that way. Although I suppose I did get that with Grace. She definitely is the one woman who holds my heart at the moment. She saved me from my living nightmare. Standing up with Elizabeth in my arms I hand her to Anastasia. I could just see the love and adoration in her eyes when her daughter spoke for the first time. I wasn't quite sure how old Lizzy was exactly but Ana seemed to be worried about her development. Sitting across I couldn't help but wish I was more to Lizzy than a stranger but maybe with time I could work my way up in both their lives.

"Ana how old is she? You seemed worried about her development but I assumed she was just a year?"

"Unfortunately she will be two next month. I was worried because she hasn't walked or even talked yet. I want to have her checked for autism but I never really had the money." Listening to her speak about Lizzy having a disability knocked the air out of my lungs. I mean how would this affect her in the long run? I wasn't really familiar with autism. I could only hope that I could provide her help in anyway she needed and I think I know how.

"You will speak to my mother trust me Ana she's one of the best and she specializes in children. Its how she saved me." Sensing that she wanted to ask more I quickly got up to get Gail. I told her her we could do without her today but she simply refused. I swear that woman was a God send.

Next chapter is their talk. Ana will open and you will finally see her character develop. As for the autism bit that's how my cousin was as a baby before they finally diagnosed him with autism. I am not sure if she will have it or she will be a late bloomer still deciding hope you enjoyed I love you guys! and your reviews!