Chapter 49

Elliot POV

I take the stuff from Anna and place the box on the table. I open the envelope and it is a letter.

"Anna do you want me to read it aloud or do you want to read it yourself?" I ask her. I can see the flicker of fear cross her face and she bravery says.

"I want you to please read it to me." She says. The entire crowd has now turned their attention to me. I take a deep breath and nod then he start to read it.

To my beautiful Anastasia Rose Steele

I have loved you from the moment I saw you on the cover of the specials weapons magazine. The write up of your life and accomplishments had me intrigued. The way your eyes twinkled with excitement and pride in your portrait. I knew from that day I had to have you. All my plans were set in motion. I was going to be your first and last.

I was so angry when my men informed me the cartels have taken you. I am so sorry Anna. I never meant for that to happen to you. I had done everything in my power to find you after that. That's when I heard the great Christian Grey was also looking for you. I put two and two together and realized he was your first lover. This made me furious because I was supposed to be your first and only. You betrayed me by choosing him.

My plans were to get rid of him, but then when I went to the hotel to finish the job I spotted him in the hotel bar looking so miserable that I changed my plans. That man needed to suffer alone while you lived with me. I could tell he fell in love with you and a man like him does not love easily. He was completely broken by you been gone. That's when I made the decision to make you my slave. It was your punishment for not waiting for me. And it was his punishment for loving what was mine. He had to live with the loss and guilt of not keeping you safe.

I had our entire life planned out. You were going to live with me on the estate. When we were acquainted with each other we were going to get married on the beach in front of our home. You're wedding dress is still in the closet waiting for you. We were going to have 7 beautiful children to fill the quiet hallways. It was going to be perfect until you betrayed us.

We found out about the slave auction and I attended. I had never been to one before and I hated it. My men used to get my help for me. When I saw you on the stage I was furious, these bastards had your body on show for everybody to see. I had to have you and get you away fast. I was furious when I was almost outbid for you by an American woman. You were the highest sold slave they had ever had. 12 million I paid for you and it was worth every cent. After the auction I went in search for the women and found her paying for her slave. She introduced herself as Elena. She told me she needed you because her biggest accomplishment Christian Grey was obsessed with you and she would not tolerate loosing him. That's what made my day because I knew I had just found an informant in Mr Grey's personal life. I knew his every move from that day. He had no hope in ever finding you. We were safe to live our lives.

I took you home and all was perfect. You were perfect. Our lives were supposed to be so different but the only way I could enjoy you was when you were high and I hated it. I made you get your captains license for our trip around the world to celebrate our marriage.

That day you passed and I planned the celebration with supper. It was supposed to be the night we got engaged. I had everything planed out. The following day the pastor was going to marry us. Everything was already set up.

That was the saddest day of my life. You betrayed me again by running away. When I woke up chained to the floor I was beside myself. I looked all over for you. We had teams of men searching the entire island. That is when I got the news and photos of you're wedding to a Mr Elliot Grey. That was the third time you betrayed me and with his brother. The hurt was unbearable. I kept surveillance on you and planned the best way to get you back. But my stupid men allowed you to get on that plane and leave. And that was it you were gone.

I do hope my letter to you fills in all the gaps for you. I do love you and am so sorry for all the hurt and pained I inflicted on you. I do hope one day we can get passed all this and be together again. Please wait for me baby. I will get out of jail and come for you.

Yours always Master Mike Paul

" This man is seriously delusional. With the letter was also the marriage license to Anna. He is sicker than I thought. This letter is the evidence that is going to seal the case against him."

I say to them. I open the box and there sitting in the velvet fabric is the most amazing ruby engagement ring meant for Anna. She is staring at it with disgust. And says to us

" Let this be a fair warning for the men in my life. If any one of you EVER buy me a piece of jewelry with rubies in them, you'll asses will be mine on the mat."

And we all burst out into laughter. All the tension of the day dissolved. Bulldog wraps up all the evidence and we head to the dining room. of course not before my baby brother wraps his wife in his arms and kisses her again. Its sweet the way they are there for each other emotionally.

Anna POV

I am a bit emotional when I recognize a few familiar faces. They all exchange silent nods and smiles and then I speak to the crowd.

"Hello everyone. Most of you will recognize me from my time of been Paul's slave. You'll all knew me as Sam but my real name is Anastasia. If it was not for my few friends here I would of been stuck here forever. I am forever grateful. When I got away and was safe I made a promise that I was going to come back and help you good people out. I am a woman of my word so here I am today ready to give you people back your freedom. So you'll are free from this moment, go back to you'll families and friends and enjoy life because it is to short. I have an envelope for each of you with enough cash to start a new life. Take this as a thank you from me. Someone gave me a second chance to live and now I am giving you one to. Embrace it. Thank you. Goodbye."

I walk away with my new family feeling like a brand new woman. All those people are now safe and back with there families. When we get back to the ship Christian and I have a wonderful time exploring each other's bodies in the shower. We get dressed in our finest clothes and I lead him to the private dining room blindfolded.

"Baby I feel as if I have been very distant with you lately and I realized I have been slowly but surely pushing you away. Tonight that all changes. You are my everything, my life cannot go on without you been a part of it. You are my soul mate."

I take off his blindfold and he is stunned the ballroom looks like a wonderland with the thousands of fairy lights all over. He has a single tear roll down his cheek. I reach up and kiss it away taking him into my embrace.

"Anna I love you to. Thank you for everything. I will cherish you forever. We are going to grow old together." I smile at him.

We finally manage to have a lovely romantic supper for two. We go back to our room and enjoyed each other again and again.

Terry POV

I just finished chatting to Christian and decided I am moving to Seattle to be closes to my sister. We have already found a location for me to work from. I put a bid in and am now waiting for a reply. Christian's lawyer is arranging my citizen papers. We didn't want to tell Anna incase it don't work out. The second wedding went off without a hitch. We had a great time. Our entire family fell in love with the Grey's. Everyone was telling Anna what a great catch Christian is. The bride and groom requested no gifts. Guests were asked to rather make a donation to Anna's choice of charity.

Anna POV

Yeah. A wedding day with no drama. It was great. What was even better was my cast was off and I can start gym again. My hand has become very weak and I need to strengthen it. I had to keep my husband safe from my families prying eyes. Elliot seemed very cozy with my cousin Katy. They make such a cute couple. I took it upon myself to invite her back with us for a holiday and she accepted. I see wedding bells soon. Mia had gone back to school straight after the wedding and we will see her soon. I over heard Terry and Christians plans for him to move location but I will keep that to myself for now. Christmas is in 3 days time and all our gifts are wrapped and under the three. Mia Flew in a few days ago and has been enjoying the shopping to.

We have also been arranging a new years wedding for Taylor and Gail. Gail does not know yet that Taylor is going to propos on Christmas day. He approached me to sort all the wedding stuff out because we wont have much time when we get back. I am so excited they will have it in the garden of our new house. Christian and I are standing up for them. We are gifting them a holiday to aspen for 2 weeks as a wedding gift they will fly with our private jet. Everything seems to be in order. The dress boutique has agreed to be open for us privately the day after we get back they will sort out the men's tuxes as well. Hair and makeup will be sorted for us out at home. I hired a party organizer to sort out the reception. The marriage license Christian and his lawyer sorted out. Elliot sorted out the music and Grace sorted the Catering. Mia will be back and wants to make the wedding cake. so every thing is in order.