Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as told by Christian novel Chapter 18

“Manolos,” I say. “Your size, hopefully.”

“Christian, you—” she protests.

I hold up my hands. “I gave you my word. I hope they fit.”

She inclines her head and regards me with what looks like affection. It’s unnerving. “Thank you,” she says. “And for the record, in spite of what happened, I would fly with you again, anytime.”

Wow. That is the greatest compliment.

After she’s left, I sit down at my desk and call Vanessa Conway in Procurement. I’ve been meaning to do this for a couple of days.

“Mr. Grey,” she answers.

“Hi, Vanessa, this is a tall order, but here goes: after my helicopter went down Ros and I were rescued by a guy named Seb, who drove a semi. He’s a one-man operation. I don’t know if we could use him—he drives a huge rig.”

“You want me to contact him?”

“I do. But you’ll need to find him first. I don’t have his details.”

“Hmm. I’ll see what I can do.”

“He travels mostly between Portland and Seattle. I think.”

“Okay. Leave it with me.”

“Thanks, Vanessa.” I hang up and wish once more that Seb had given me a card. At least he has mine, if he hasn’t thrown it away. I’d like to repay him somehow.

I turn to my computer to check my e-mails. There’s one from Ana.

From: Anastasia Steele

Subject: Missing you

Date: June 23 2011 11:03

To: Christian Grey

That is all.

Axx

From: Christian Grey

Subject: Missing you more

Date: June 23 2011 11:33

To: Anastasia Steele

I wish you’d change your mind and move the rest of your things to Escala this weekend.

You’re with me every night as it is and what’s the point in paying rent for a place that you never stay in?

Christian Grey

CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.

I’ve been subtly trying to persuade Ana to move in full-time. But as of yet, she refuses. Why is she hesitating over this? Since she arrived in Seattle, she’s hardly lived in her own apartment. She’s agreed to marry me…but not to this? I don’t get it. It’s irritating.

Move in with me, Ana.

From: Anastasia Steele

Subject: Stay With Me

Date: June 23 2011 11:39

To: Christian Grey

Nice try, Grey.

I have some wonderful memories of you in my apartment.

I told you. I want more.

I always want more.

Stay with me there.

Axx

Oh, Ana, Ana, Ana. You always want more. And I would, if we were safe.

From: Christian Grey

Subject: Your Safety

Date: June 23 2011 11:42

To: Anastasia Steele

Means more to me right now than making memories.

I can keep you safe in my Ivory Tower.

Please reconsider.

Christian Grey

CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.

PS: I hope you like the wedding planner.