Chapter 2

Seattle. It was still the same lovely city that Ana loved and missed. She lived there for only a short time after graduation and even then, she saw most of the city from Escala. Ana frowned when she thought of his apartment. In that apartment, his ivory tower in the sky, she lost her virginity and her innocence. He introduced her to sex, desire, lust, and in her mind, madness. She chastised herself for not running away that evening when he had her sign a NDA and showed her his playroom of horrors. She should have ran away so fast and never looked back. However, like a lovesick schoolgirl, she followed him into his bedroom and cashed in her "v" card. She considered his proposal that came with a contract and actually said yes on her graduation day. Within three weeks, they were broke up; Ana was brokenhearted and looking for a new job that would get her out of Seattle. That miracle came a few days after the breakup when Bloomfield Publishing of London, England came calling and offered her a position and chance to live in London. She took the offer without a second thought, put her belongings in storage, packed her bags, updated her passport and Visa and bought a one-way ticket to London.

Now she was back in the city that He lived in and probably owned. She sat in the back of a limo that Hank provided watching the buildings speed by as her driver took her to her old residence. She would stay with her best friend, Kate Kavanagh until Hank arrived in a week, and then she would move into the Fairmont with him. They planned to stay in Seattle for a week before heading north to Vancouver, Canada. She looked down at her hands and smiled at the beautiful engagement ring. She still couldn't believe that she was dating and engaged to every woman's wetdream! Hank was hers. She blushed when she remembered their session of goodbye sex. He was so gentle as her undressed her, kissing every inch of her body and worshipping her as only Hank could. He laid her on the bed and started the body kissing over again. Before they were joined as one, she had already reached her orgasm twice. Hank knew how to make her body sing, and he could do it without beating her or tying her up to a cross or some damn grid! Ana could feel Hank's lips on her. She remembered every kiss they shared. She cherished every caress. Hank loved her and she was in love with him. He showed her how to make love, not have some type of sex. She never found him boring or lacking but could reach orgasm just thinking about him and those intense blue eyes of his.

The ringing of her phone brought Ana out of her sultry daydream of her fiancé. Her smile filled her face when she saw that it was Hank.

"Hi, my love." She said softly.

"Hello Precious." He drawled with his delightful English accent. "I miss you, so damn much."

"God, Henry, you have no idea how much I miss you. I should have waited and went with you to L.A."

"I will see you sooner than you know, Precious. I am about to board a plan for Seattle. The filming in L.A. has been postponed for a few weeks. So, my lovely, head to the Fairmont, the reservations have been made and our suite is waiting for you."

"Hank, Kate is expecting me. She took the day off."

His deep laugh warmed Ana's heart. "I want you back in my arms the next day. I can't breathe without you, Precious."

"I love you, Hank." Ana softly whispered. "God, I want you so much." She hit the button for the privacy screen and lowered her voice. "I want to make love to you for hours."

Hank groaned and growled. "You got me hard, Ana."

"You got me wet." She giggled. "Will you call me when you get stateside? I just need to know that you are safe."

"I will call the moment I land in New York for the connection to Seattle." He sighed heavily missing her so much. "I can't promise that I won't come looking for you when I hit Seattle."

"Mmmm…you are making it hard to sit still Hank." She confessed. "God, I want you so much."

"Oh Precious…when I get my hands on you…."He growled lowly. "I'm gonna love you so hard and long."

Ana was near to panting in lustful need of this man. "I might have to check into that room and wait for you."

"Do that, Precious and I will be the happiest man in the universe."

Ana noticed that the limo was parked in front of the apartment building that she used to live in. "I'm at Kate's, Hank. I love you sweetheart."

"I love you, Precious."

She smiled brightly. "I will be waiting for you at the Fairmont, Hank. I will send my luggage with the driver and Kate can drop me off."

"Thank you, Precious." Hank said softly as his smile grew. "I love you, Ana."

"I love you, too. See you in a few hours."

A tall blonde opened the door yelling Ana's name and grabbing the petite brunette for a hug. Ana was drug into the apartment with Kate still yelling.

"You have to tell me everything about London. About Henry Castel…everything. I want all the hot and horny details."

Ana couldn't help but blush. "Well…" She wiped away a brunette curl from her face with her left hand.

"Oh MY GOD! You are engaged to HENRY CASTEL? I'm dying, I'm dying." Kate dramatically exclaimed. "When, where?"

"This last weekend at his apartment in London. Oh, he was so romantic. We had a candlelight dinner with champagne, rose petals all over the place, and then he took me in his arms for a dance. We danced around the living room to Michael Blube then he went down to one knee as the song changed and he sang to me… "Marry you." He produced this beautiful ring and asked me to marry him."

Kate nearly swooned. "Oh, god…I am so hot and horny just hearing about it. So, when's the big day…where? Are you getting married in England or here in Seattle? Have you told your Dad yet? Oh, god…wait until the Grey's find out! Christian will go nuclear and it will break Grace's heart. She asks about you all the time."

"I really don't give a damn about Christian…but I do care about Grace. She is a dear woman. I will make time to talk with her while I'm back." Ana and Kate went around the sofa and sat down. "Hank and I haven't made a decision yet about where, but we know when…soon. Sooo, I have to ask you, Kate…will you be able to leave in a moment's notice when we decide to get married?"

"You want me as Maid of Honor?" She asked wide-eyed.

"Of course. You are my dearest friend." Ana smiled at her friend. "You just can't tell Elliot anything. I don't want Christian making any trouble for me and Hank."

"My lips are sealed." Kate said pretending to lock her lips close and throwing the key over her shoulder. Ana laughed aloud.

"Okay…we have a few hours for some girl time. Hank is on his way to Seattle and he wants me at the Fairmont naked and waiting…"

"Oooo….so sexy." Kate drawled as she fanned herself. "That is hot." She leaned forward. "Is he good in bed?"

Those baby blue eyes sparkled with heated desire and hot memories. "Oh, god, Kate…he is awesome in bed. Let's just say, he has his orals down perfectly and he always rises to the occasion."

"Fuck me." Kate cried out as she fell back into the sofa. "Be still my heart. He is fucking gorgeous and he can fuck…he's the perfect man."

"Oh, Kate you have no idea."

Kate kept fanning herself. "Oh, girl…I am so happy for you. You deserve to have some happiness in your life."

"I am happy, Kate. Hank makes me feel beautiful, loved, desired, and needed. I always feel safe with him."

"That's good. So, he isn't like ole money-bags wanting to slap you around?"

"Kate!" Ana exclaimed. "Hank is nothing like Christian Grey No one is like Christian Grey."

The women went out for an early dinner and some club hopping. Ana kept checking her phone and the time. She wanted to make sure that she was at the Fairmont waiting naked for her man. She frowned after she checked her text messages to find them empty. She quickly sent a text to her fiancé.

-Haven't heard from you…everything all right?-Your Precious

There was no answer. Ana bit her lower lip in worry. She turned to Kate who was ordering another round of drinks. "Hey, after this drink, I need to head out to the Fairmont." Ana declared.

Kate gasped. "It's still early, Steele. Your man will wait."

Ana shook her head. "You don't understand, I can't wait." She giggled when Kate pressed a drink into her hand.

Kate threw back her head and laughed. "Oh, god, Steele…you got it bad."

"You have no idea, girlfriend."

Ana felt dizzy as she stumbled out of the elevator and staggered down the hall to her suite. She had to do six attempts to get the damn keycard to work then fell into the room. She had to laugh thinking that falling into rooms had gotten her into a sexual relationship with the best-looking bastard in all of Seattle! She swiped the door shut with her leg and remained on the floor staring up at the ceiling. "Fuck, I know he is around. I can feel him." She rolled over onto her stomach and struggled to her knees and then her feet. She locked the door, threw her purse onto the sofa and made her way into the kitchenette for a drink of water. She knew that in the morning she would have one hell of a hangover! Ana heard her phone beep and she ran into the living room to find her purse. "Thank god." She breathed when she saw a text message from Hank.

-Precious…lay- over in New York. Bad Storms, all aircraft grounded. I will get to Seattle as soon as I can. God, I miss you so much. It's hell to be without you. I love you, Ana. Only you!-Hank

The tears started and Ana hugged the phone to her heart. She wanted Hank with her as she faced Seattle. She needed his strength and love.

-I am at the Fairmont, alone and sad. I will sleep alone dreaming of you. I love you, Hank. – Your Precious

-Fuck, Ana…I am hard just thinking of you in our bed naked and waiting for me. Don't be sad, my Precious, I will be there tomorrow if I have to charter a whole fleet of jets! Go to sleep, Precious. Love you.-Hank

Ana wiped away her tears and staggered down the hall to the master suite. The bed was already pulled back and it did look inviting. She struggled getting out of her clothes and fell into the soft linens. Within minutes, she was asleep.

The door slowly and quietly opened. A man slipped into the suite and made his way to the master suite. He was cautious to remain silent as he opened the bedroom door. He stood at the foot of the bed and stared at the dark-haired beauty sleeping only in her skimpy black lace panties. His heart raced and his breathing came hard as his eyes scanned over her. She was on her back revealing her perfect breasts and those rosy delicious nipples that he had memories of sucking on. He reached out and touch her softly. Her skin was so soft…just as he remembered.

"I want you, Ana." He whispered into the night and then he slid into the bed with her.