Chapter 34
"Baby what did Elliot find in the draws?" Christian asks me in the sweetest voice. So I told him it was a pair of the electric gloves I have on. The boy's come back after 10 minutes. And say it was all clear for me to come out.
So I say, "Ok boys back up we are coming out. I flip the switch and we spin in the room and we are back safe in the now destroyed lab.
" Elliot runs to me and snuggles me telling me how happy he is that I am safe and he is trilled with his new toy. Making Christian Growl at him again.
"What Christian? Is a man not allowed to hug his fake wife?"
And Taylor and I just shake our heads. This is the playful Elliot that I love so much. I hobble up next to Taylor and hand him my gloves, my earpiece and 4 plastic Glocks, he takes them then looks at them impressed and smiles and says.
"I will secure them for you Ms. Steele but I need me a set like this to." Making us all laugh. I have never seen Taylor be so playful before. I know what he is getting for Christmas from us.
"Anna does this plastic guns shoot accurately like a normal gun?"
"Well, before I get married tomorrow you and I can go to the gun range and relieve this stress and test that theory out if you would like to Taylor?"
"I am pretty sure they are indeed accurate."
That was the first time I ever saw that man have a true smile on his face and he nodded he head.
"I will pick you up first thing in the morning Anna."
"Come on boys, fun is over. Lets get my leg sorted out and we have a wedding to attend tomorrow. The bride needs her beauty sleep."
We get to the hospital and Anna is ok the bullet was a through shot so its just for the skin to heal the other two shots were to her chest but her bulletproof jacket caught them only two small bruises remain. She has slight swelling on hurt jaw but it will be gone in the morning. A little make up will cover the bruise. Luke and Alex are released to. They are ok Luke has a slight concussion and Alex's vest took the bullets like Anna's.
We left the hospital and went to Elliot's place to crash. Elena is dead and Paul in in jail. The military raided one of his and one of Elena's Seattle properties and released 25 slaves that were under their employment. Anna was trilled about this. She is going to open her own charity towards raising awareness for human trafficking. We get back and she goes straight to the room to crash. We lay looking into each other's eyes and holding our hands together and I tell her.
"I am really proud of you for this evening you were brilliant baby but you took to many risks with your safety. I also need to thank you for keeping our family safe. I know you diverted the danger away from Taylor's office."
"Thank you love but I knew what I had to do. I couldn't let them hurt our family. The ladies were all drunk they could not protect themselves. I am sad my one place that was mine is now tainted and destroyed." Tears role down my cheeks. I know its not just the room that's destroyed that's making her cry but it's also the adrenalin is wearing off and she realizes what actually went down tonight.
"Its ok baby I have you. It is over they are dead and in jail. You are a completely free woman as of this moment" and I kiss all of her fears away. Don't worry about the lab we will build you a better one in our new house."
It takes her a moment to register and she shoots up in bed and says. "New house baby?"
"Yes I bought that house there" and I point out the window to the house a walking distance away from Elliot's.
"She starts crying again, happy tears I hope and she can't even get the "Thank you" out. She snuggles into me and falls asleep in my arms. my baby is safe with me and is going to take my name in a few hours.
Anna's POV
I am up at 5am and ready for Taylor. Everybody is asleep. When I get to the kitchen he is there ready with Alex. We get in the SUV and drive to the gun range. I give Taylor and Alex each one of my guns and a pack of ammunition. It's such a good feeling to stand there in front of the target and empty our rounds. When all 3 off us are complete we compare shots all 3 of us have a perfect score so we called it a draw. On the way back we passed the drive-thru for coffee and then headed back to the house feeling totally relaxed.
"Anna where did you learn to shoot like that?" Taylor asks me.
"Actually I went on 6 month military training with Bulldog he felt it would benefit me in protecting myself. He also taught me a lot of other things. We were very close friends till I was taken." I tell him and he nods in understanding.
When we get home its reality that it is my wedding day. The men have all left and my mum and sister are frantic looking for me. When they spot us walking in they beg me to get ready saying we only have 7 hours to get ready so I go and shower. Then I go to the kitchen and it is buzzing. I ask were Christian is and they say they are a Bellevue already. I'm a little disappointed. I wont see him again till later. The stylist starts our hair and makeup. In 4 hours we are done and I am ready for my dress. At least the makeup artist was able to cover my bruised cheek were Paul punched me. I slip it on and get my mom to help me button up the back when our eyes meet in the mirror we are both crying. My dress is a white strapless fitted blue trim corsets with a flare full-length dress with a train. It has a royal blue panel right down the back of the train with small silver butterfly's hand sewn down the sides. And real diamonds have been sewn on the bottom true Christian Grey style. I make a mental note to have them removed at the end of the day and safely stored. I wore my bracelet and anklet from Elliot and choker from Christian. I had my hair curled down my back and a beautiful butterfly comb inserted on the side. It was stunning the stylist said Mr Christian gave it to her to put in my hair so I figured it was diamonds too. My fiance always thinks of me and what I need.
"I never thought I would see my baby on here wedding day. I am so happy for you. You have found an incredible man that loves you, I am the proudest mother around."
"And I am the proudest dad in the world to. My baby looks beautiful on her wedding day and I get to walk beside her."
"I love you'll both and thank you'll for everything." My dad hands me 4 envelopes and said they just came for me so they walk out to give me some privacy.
The first one is from Christian:
To my dearest Anastasia
I am sorry I was not there when you got back from the range. I had wedding arrangements to take care of but you have been on my mind the whole day. I miss you already. I do not want to be away from you again. I make you a promise today on our wedding day that we will never sleep apart ever. If I have to leave town you come with me if you have to leave I will go with you. I love you and I will see you in a bit.
You loving fiancé and soon to be husband
Christian
I was happy to read his letter and I agreed with it. I don't want to be away from him.
The second letter was from Elliot:
To my best friend and fake wife
Today is a great day for you. You are finally getting your happy ever after. I am the luckiest man in the world because my best friend is becoming my sister. We are officially going to be family. I want you and my brother to be happy forever. No matter what you need I'll always be here for you? I love you forever. I will always were my ring from you with pride and a commitment to our friendship.
Your best friend and fake husband Elliot
P.S. Please keep my baby brother safe
His makes me both cry and laugh I am the luckiest woman alive. I have a beautiful family of my own and today I become part of another beautiful family. The Grey family. Don't get me wrong we had our fair share of drama when Mr Grey fought with Christian over getting me to sign a pinup. We had a good 3 day fight over that. Christian obviously got his own way and scrapped the idea.
The third letter is from Mia:
To Anna
I need to apologies for my poor behavior last night. Christian chewed my ass up over it. I do realize now how wrong I was. I am so sorry for putting you in that position I should have been more sensitive to your feelings. I ruined your last night as a single lady. I promise I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you. I know you risked your own safety to keep us safe. Christian told me you diverted the danger away from the panic room. I am forever in your dept. You are going to be the best sister in this world. I love you lots.
You're your future sister Mia
The fourth letter had me freaked out it was from unknown:
Dear Anastasia
Its time for you to stick to the decision you have made today. You chose Christian over Elliot so I suggest you concentrate on Christian 100% or you might loose him. Elliot is now off limits to you. You may see him at family functions and maybe an occasional weekly visit but that is were it ends. You may not call him or text him. You have Christian now you cant have them both. I suggest that beautiful diamond band with the blue butterfly on it come off your finger. It is too good for a fake wedding ring and too good a gift for a sister in law.
So you need to decide Christian or Elliot.
If you choos Elliot break up with Christian now and he will be mine.
If you choose Christian call Elliot and end your friendship I will not share you with him.
Yours friend unknown
PS: This belongs to you
I am stunned in the bottom of the envelope is Elliot's friendship band from me. I don't know what to make if this. I get on my phone.
"Hi Elliot I have a problem. I am leaving your house now please meet me in your childhood bedroom in 10 minutes."
"Ok but I am still with Stacey but I will leave now this sounds more important. Be there now.