Chapter 47

Anna POV

The evening was great. We all needed the stress free relaxing. Christian and I christened almost every surface in the new cabin. He is fast asleep next to me and I am wide-awake but happy. I slip out from his grip and put on my bikini and head to the pool on the upper level so I can watch the stars. To my surprise Elliot is in the heated pool.

"Hey can't sleep to?" I ask him

"Not really just nervous about tomorrow. We don't know what to expect." He tells me. I thought I was the only one feeling like this. I guess I was wrong we are all a little stressed about what we have in store for us tomorrow.

"Mind if I join you I cant sleep and I don't want to disturb Christian?"

"Of course you don't have to ask." I settle in and the water is like a dream come true.

"Elliot I spoke to Bulldog earlier and he told me he has been blaming himself all this time for the chopper incident. I wanted to know how do you feel about what went down?"

"I don't feel guilty about that because I knew there were nothing I could have done to change what happened. However I do blame myself for not keeping you safe while it was going on. You ended up drugged and with a broken arm while sitting 2 feet from me. That is what I blame myself for. You were in my line if sight and I didn't protect you. I am so sorry Anna. It is such a relief to finally get that off my chest. It has been really bugging me that's why I haven't been sleeping well."

I scoot right into Elliot's side and put my hand in his and say.

"No please don't blame yourself. You don't understand. I was the one in charge of that plane and it was my responsibility to keep my passengers safe and I did no matter what the coat was to me. When they hit me it was so painful. My elbow was on fire but I was happy it was only me he was attacking. I have had worse so the pain was bearable. If he has laid a hand on any of you I would have lost it. The worst part was when he drugged me. I tried my hardest to keep the chopper steady. I knew I only had one chance to land safely. When I saw Taylors head bleeding I knew I had let him down. That was my entire fault. If I had just, listened to them. Maybe things could of been different. I wouldn't have a broken arm and head wound. Taylor would of not had a head wound and Bulldog would have his chopper back in one piece. So I am sorry."

"That's bull shit Anna and you know it. Did it not occur to you that Paul's plans were to only get you alive? Bulldog found out the order was to kill Taylor, Gail and myself as soon as the chopper landed. So stop with your negative talk you saved our lives. We are in your dept."

"Really he didn't tell me that. Why not though? Ok no more sad talk. I am getting out and chilling on the sofa." I get out and chill looking at the stars.

Elliot POV

"Don't you dare fall asleep Anna." I warn her and she giggles.

Shit she has been feeling exactly like us all this time. This nonsense needs to stop now. I get out and walk over to her and realize she is fast asleep. I wrap her in a towel and carry her back to her room. When I get there Christian is up and is looking at me with a suspicious look. I place her on the bed and drape the covers over her.

"Morning bro. I brought Anna to her room because she had fallen asleep on the sofa after her swim. She said she couldn't sleep and didn't want to disturb you so she came up to the top pool at 2 this morning. She found me there swimming so she joined me."

"Morning Elliot. Thank you for keeping her company. I wish she would of woken me up because she couldn't sleep. I just wish she would rely on me more. I just feel like she does not need me much anymore."

"Christian you of all people should know that is not true. Lets go get coffee you will feel better." We walk to the dining room and it is buzzing. Alex and Bulldog have also come aboard for breakfast.

Anna POV

I was not completely asleep when Elliot picked me up and took me to bed. Listening to Christian broke my heart. I didn't realize he has been feeling like I can't rely on him. If he only knew I cannot live without him. I will just have to show him more. Today I am going to completely rely on him for everything. Physically and emotionally. I am going to smother him with love and affection. I get up and shower and change. I wear my army cargo pants and leather boots with my white tank top. I pull my hair into a Christian Grey braid down the center of my back and secure it with a tie. I first go to the kitchen staff and arrange a private supper for two in our private courters. I ask them to make all Christians favorite dishes. We also put a bottle of the finest wine on ice. I could celebrate with one glass.

When I get to the dining room it's buzzing with men all over. I immediately spot Christian and walk over to him. I bend over his shoulder and placing a big kiss on his lips. He startles a bit causing me to giggle.

"Good morning baby enjoying your breakfast?" I ask him.

"You surprised me. Good morning to you to baby. Good to see you slept a bit. You look very sexy in your camouflage gear by the way. I wish I was the only one to see you look like this." To my surprise Christian sits me down and gets up and dishes up breakfast for me with a cup of coffee. He places it in front of me, and my mouth instantly waters.

"Thank you. That was very sweet of you. What's with the sudden change of character?" I ask him with a skeptical look on my face.

"It's my pleasure baby. I just thought that I wanted to do more for my wife. I have been feeling like I am around you but not there for you. So yes I will start by serving my wife breakfast."

"That is so sweat baby I want another kiss and one I will remember?"

" With pleasure baby. we aim to please Mrs Grey"

"Oh cone on guys you'll are making us loose our appetite here." Elliot says making the entire dining room laugh and me blush.

Taylor POV

We just got word that it is all clear to go to the estate. Gail decided she is going to stay onboard.

"Ok everybody its time to move. Everybody jump into GreySteele we leave in 10 minutes to the estate."

It feels like the tension just doubled in the room. We all board with Bulldog as pilot with Elliot next to him. The boss is holding onto Anna like she is going to blow away. I think he needs the contact to calm himself down. She keeps smiling at him silently telling him it's going to be ok. The flight was very short when we land.

Anna POV

The flight was too short for comfort. I have Christian's hand so tight I might be cutting off his circulation in his fingers. At this point I need his contact or I will chicken out of this mission. We set down and I take a deep breath and nod to them. I am ready. We climb out and head to the house. All these memories come cashing back. It feels like I am in danger again and I stop dead and freeze. Christian looks me square in the eye and leans in and slowly starts to kiss my lips. Licking and biting my lips. This brings me out of my trance and I kiss him back. When we part I am more confident and smile at him.

"Thank you for saving me Christian."

"I would take any chance I get to kiss you baby. Come on lets go in. Maybe I can score more kisses." And I burst into laughter making him happy.

We walk in and I am a lot more at ease. Everything looks the same. We tour the place with Taylor tailing us while Bulldog and Alex secure all the slaves into the dining room. I give Christian the vocal tour of what happened in which room. I showed him my room and the library I spent a lot of time studying in. We found Paul's office and took all his files.

On the wall in front of his desk was a huge portrait of me sleeping naked with a black silk sheet draped so elegantly over my body. Only a slight glimpses of skin showing through every now and then. I walk up to it and take it off the wall and smashed it against the corner of his desk. Startling everyone in the room.