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And thank you for the glider. That was very thoughtful. It has pride of place on my desk. No doubt, his assistant sent this. Christian probably had very little to do with it. Dutifully, I make my way into the kitchen to hunt down a vase. And so a pattern develops: Well, try to sleep. Gray burning eyes, his lost look, his hair burnished and bright all haunt me. I am careful to avoid it at all costs. Even the jingles in commercials make me shudder.

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I have spoken to no one, not even my mother or Ray. No, I want none of it. I have become my own island state. A ravaged, war-torn land where nothing grows and the horizons are bleak. I am finding it difficult to eat. I am surviving on a newfound tolerance for lattes and Diet Coke. Jack has started to hover over me, irritating me, asking me personal questions. What does he want? An e-mail from Christian. Oh no, not here. June 8 Did you get my flowers? I would be more than happy to take you—should you wish. Tears swim in my eyes. I hastily leave my desk and bolt to the restroom to escape into one of the stalls.

Shit, Christian is right; how am I going to get there? I clutch my forehead.

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I am such an idiot! I still have it set to forward calls to the BlackBerry. How did he get my e-mail address? He knows my shoe size; an e-mail address is hardly going to present him with many problems. Can I see him again? Could I bear it? Do I want to see him? I close my eyes and tilt my head back as grief and longing lance through me. Of course I do. Torturous memories flash through my mind—the gliding, holding hands, kissing, the bathtub, his gentleness, his humor, and his dark, brooding, sexy stare.

How long will this hideous overwhelming feeling last? I am in purgatory.

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I wrap my arms around my body, hugging myself tightly, holding myself together. I really miss him. Anastasia Steele, you are at work! Taking a deep breath, I head back to my desk. Yes, I would appreciate a lift. What time should I be there tomorrow for your show? What time would you suggest? I shall pick you up at 5: I look forward to seeing you. Has he missed me? Has he found a new submissive? The thought is so painful that I dismiss it immediately.

I look at the pile of correspondence I need to sort for Jack and tackle it as I try to push Christian out of my mind once more. His tortured expression haunts me. Why would I stay when things had reached such an impasse? We were each skirting around our own issues—my fear of punishment, his fear of. Turning on my side, I hug my pillow, filled with an overwhelming sadness.

Why does he feel that way? Does it have to do with his upbringing? His birth mom, the crack whore?

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My thoughts plague me into the early hours until eventually I fall into a fitful, exhausted sleep. The day drags and drags and Jack is unusually attentive.

I resolve to go clothes shopping with my first paycheck. The dress is looser on me than it was, but I pretend not to notice. Putting his hands in his pockets, he saunters through the double doors. I frown at his retreating back. Drinks with the boss, is that a good idea? I shake my head. I have an evening of Christian Grey to get through first. How am I going to do this? I hurry into the restroom to make last-minute adjustments. In the large mirror on the wall, I take a long, hard look at my face.

I look gaunt, haunted. I wish I knew how to use makeup. I apply some mascara and eyeliner and pinch my cheeks, hoping for some color.

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Tidying my hair so that it hangs artfully down my back, I take a deep breath. This will have to do. Nervously I walk through the foyer with a smile and a wave to Claire at Reception. I think she and I could become friends.

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Jack is talking to Elizabeth as I head for the doors. Smiling broadly, he hurries over to open them for me. Outside on the curb, Taylor is waiting. He opens the rear door of the car. I glance hesitantly at Jack, who has followed me out. I turn and climb into the back, and there he sits—Christian Grey—wearing his gray suit, no tie, white shirt open at the collar.

His gray eyes are glowing. I had a yogurt at lunchtime. I groan in frustration, rolling my eyes heavenward, and Christian narrows his eyes. And for the first time in a long time, I want to laugh. I try hard to stifle the giggle that threatens to bubble up. He closes his eyes as fury, and possibly regret, sweeps across his face. I stare down at the knotted fingers in my lap. Why does he always make me feel like an errant child? He shifts and turns toward me. We need to talk. He has his arms around me, and his nose is in my hair.

I want to struggle out of his hold, to maintain some distance, but his arms are wrapped around me. Oh, this is where I want to be. I rest my head against him, and he kisses my hair repeatedly. He smells of linen, fabric softener, body wash, and my favorite smell—Christian.

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For a moment, I allow myself the illusion that all will be well, and it soothes my ravaged soul. Taylor opens the door and I slide out. And while we don't think you should ever feel guilty for reading, we've made sure they're available in e-book form, so your device can serve as discreet packaging for these sizzling stories.

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Both men dominate the submissive Julianna Lovette in this erotic adventure set against a story of mystery and revenge. Ever wonder what would have happened if Anastasia and Christian hadn't worked out? Bestselling author Maya Banks introduces readers to Ren and her paramour Cole, who seem to be living the ultimate love story until Cole takes his desires a step too far.

Years later, Ren is living as a submissive to a new man who offers her everything she ever wanted … except for true love.