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"We should probably get up before your secretary comes in and sees us here." Ana said softly a couple hours later.

"I gave every one the day off." I replied, kissing her temple, "We have all the time we want."

"Good." She replied, "Because, I 'm not done yet."

I laughed openly, "You're going to be the death of me, woman."

"Need some Viagra, already?"

She screeched, laughing loudly as I grabbed her and lifted her... I shoved her against the door and lifted her legs up and around my hips.

"Whoa." She breathed and groaned, as I slid into her, "Definitely don't need Viagra."

I devoured her lips with my own, in response.

"With you? Not for a long, long time."

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At the Parole hearing – Ana P.O.V

"I can do this. I can do this. I can do this. I can do this…Oh God, I can't do this."

"Ana." Christian said softly.

"I can't do this. I just can't do this. There's no way-ah!"I yelped as I was suddenly grabbed and yanked over onto a very familiar lap.

"You can do this." Christian whispered softly, in my ear, kissing my ear lobe, "You can. I believe in you."

"I don't think…"

"You can. I'll be right here Ana. Always. Let me be your strength."

She nodded slowly, "You'll be there?"

"I kind of have to be, considering I was shot by him, but regardless…For you? I'd follow you anywhere."

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Ana

I…was emotionally exhausted. Completely and totally emotionally exhausted.

Christian and I walked into our hotel room and as soon as I was on the carpet, I lay down on the floor. I heard Christian chuckle exhaustedly, behind me and he bent down and picked me up. He walked with me in his arms, into the bedroom and I held still as he undressed me. I pretended not to take notice of the fact that he checked for cuts. He did that every once in a while when I was placed in intense situations. I knew that he was still afraid, and for now, I would allow him this freedom to qualm his fears.

More relaxed afterwards, he then went and retrieved a warm wash cloth and wiped me down. I wondered why he was taking such good care of me, but I knew in my heart that it was what relaxed him and made him happy.

He took his precious time, and I was far from minding. My body jolted slightly though, when he ran the cloth a few inches south of my belly button. Our eyes met and I blushed a vibrant red, covering my face with my arms. Effortlessly, despite my reluctance, Christian nudged my legs apart and pressed the cloth over my ultra-sensitive bundle of nerves.

"Oh." I gasped as he placed his index and middle finger over my small nub. He smiled and began to rub, and only moments later, I was soaked with need. My legs shook and my stomach spasmed as he played with me. "Oh, oh, oh God." I croaked, and cried out in pleasure as he pushed me over the edge. He stayed where he was, continuing to stimulate until I was jerking with the over-sensitization. I moved my hands down and cupped my sex, guarding myself from his touch and he chuckled, allowing me to come down from my high.

My reality crept back in about an hour later, and I frowned at the ceiling.

"You're thinking." He said softly, from beside me on the bed.

I sighed, feeling as though it were inevitable.

"He's staying behind bars Ana. You're safe."

"We're safe."

"But, you're still thinking about it."

I didn't answer and he rolled over on the bed and stood,

"Christian!" I wheezed, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean-"

"Ssh." He said gently, placed two fingers over my lips, "I'm not leaving. I'm simply gathering a means to distract you. Stay here."

My eyes widened, but I did as told as he walked out of the room. I felt like he was gone forever, but it was really only about 30 minutes. I would have fallen asleep, had I not been so excited. I jerked as he came back in, waiting anxiously.

"You did as you were told." He said, mock-surprised.

"Don't I always, in the bedroom?"

He laughed, "No. You don't. Not even close, actually."

I smiled deviously, "Well, I guess you shouldn't get too use to it then."

He laughed full heartedly as he set a plastic bag on the bed-side table. I looked up, but he caught my chin, "Don't look. It's a surprise."

My eyes widened, but I looked to the ceiling instead, yelping in surprise when he tied a blindfold over my eyes. I held my breath as my other senses were heightened. He took my hands and before I knew it, I was spread eagled on the bed.

I squirmed, huffing slightly when I realized that I wasn't going anywhere. I could practically hear him smile. Despite my frustration at not being able to move, I completely trusted Christian. I held my breath, waiting. I yelped as I suddenly felt nipple clamps situated on the tender peaks of my breasts. My breathing was harsh, and my belly clenched in anticipation. I froze when I heard….was that a phone vibrating? I squirmed, wishing I could see, but there was no area behind the blindfold that was see through or anything of that sort. The vibrating shut off.

"Chri-" I choked and sucked in a sharp breath, arching in pleasure as he pressed something with a bold tip to my clit.

"Yes?" He asked.

"What-what is that?" I asked, breathlessly.

"It's…" I screamed as the object began to vibrate.

It was a vibrator!

"Oh my God!" I wailed. He upped the vibration levels, "Holy shit!" He stopped, and turned the vibrator off, pulling on the chain connecting the contraption on my nipples and I wheezed as a sharp pain struck me.

"Language." He warned silkily, "Or the play stops here…"

"Okay, okay! Yes sir!" I practically begged, groaning gutturally as he turned the vibrator back on. He pressed it to the peak of one of my pinched nipples and a type of fire that was more pleasurable than believable spread up from my toes to my eyes. He played with me a little longer, putting the vibrator everywhere but where I wanted it. Then, he did.

I could hardly breathe as he played my body like a fine-tuned instrument, just like he did until we both collapsed in exhaustion…

(I can't make it too graphic guys, sorry. Fanfiction rules.)

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Ana

I woke in the morning in Christian's arms. Exhausted, but sated. It felt good to be with him again. Things in the days leading up to the hearing had been tense and strained. But, lying here naked with him was a feeling that I wouldn't give for the world. I loved it. I raised my hand to look at my engagement ring, and happy tears filled my eyes. I curled up closer to him, comforted by the fact that his arms didn't loosen in the slightest. I was going nowhere.

Deciding that it was still too early to wake, I relaxed and fell asleep again.

A couple hours later, I was woken by a shrill ringing noise. I moaned blearily and looked around for a second, before realizing that it was the hotel room phone. I picked it up just as Christian woke and placed a hand on my hip.

"Hello?"

Miss Steele?

"Ah…yes?" I asked, nervously.

Miss, it's the police-

"I swear to God, if you tell me that Jose escaped, I will personally kill someone."

I could have sworn I heard a chuckle, No miss. That isn't why we're calling. We're calling to let you know that Mr. Rodriguez was killed last night.

I felt my heart wrench, and my next response was more of croak than anything, "What?"

Excuse my bluntness Miss Steele, but many of us here, were aware of what Mr. Rodriguez had done to you and your fiance, so I believe he got what he deserved…Last night, some of the prisoners were made aware of an incident in which Mr. Rodriguez had forced himself on another prisoner. They don't look too kindly upon that here. We found him this morning in his cell.

I couldn't even think. I was too fuzzy. Luckily though, Christian had heard what was said. He took the phone out of my fingers and talked to the officer on the other side, promptly ending the call.

"Ana?"

I turned over, and stared at him, "Christian…" I whispered, "Did you have anything to do with this?"

His eyes were shocked, "No. I didn't interfere."

I paused, feeling numb. Then a sort of euphoria passed over me. Christian looked reasonably cautious, stuck between debating using damage control, and being happy over Jose's death. I must have put up a good act, because he quietly asked my name,

"…Ana?"

A smile broke out and I launched myself at him, screeching excitedly. Of course, we rolled off the side of the bed and landed with an 'oomph' on the ground. He laughed and lay his head against the floor,

"I'm guessing you're okay?"

"Okay?!" I asked, "Oh my God, it's so sick how happy I am that he's dead, but he's dead, Christian! He's dead!"

He caught my waist and rolled us so that he was overtop of me. Leaning down, he kissed me softly,

"I know, I heard you the first time, beautiful."

I sighed as what felt like a 4 ton weight left my shoulders. Christian held me as I sagged.

"I feel so…so…light." I whispered as a couple tears slipped out of my eyes, "I feel like a piece of me is being left behind."

"It is." He whispered, close to my lips, "A much sadder, heart-broken part. Are you ready to move on?"

"As long as it's with you…"

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Ana P.O.V

I stared at myself in the mirror, fighting tears of an all-new sort.

"Don't cry, don't cry!" Kate admonished, "Ana, you'll ruin your make up!"

"I'm not gonna cry." I whispered, hoarsely.

"I have just forgiven you for not telling me about Jose, but ruining your make up on such a special day is a death penalty-worthy crime."

I laughed, and wrapped my arms tightly around my emotional best friend.

"I love you so much, Kate."

"Not as much as I love y-" There was a knock at the door, suddenly, and Kate called out, "Christian, if that's you, you're not allowed in! You come in anyways, and I will kill you!"

There was a laugh outside the door, "It's not Christian Katie, made we come in?"

"Oh!" Kate gasped, "Your mom and dad's here!"

The door clicked open as Kate unlocked it, "Prepare to be knocked off your feet." She warned, gesturing to me. I blushed, and looked to the floor as Ray and Carla took in the Simple Ruched Bodice that was my wedding dress.

"Oh Ana." My mom whispered, "You're so beautiful. It fits you perfectly, and it's just…so…you." Carla swiped at her eyes and forced herself to change the subject, "Here, here, I got you something." Carla wiped at her eyes and pulled out a small jewelry box. Inside, was a beautiful clip with little blue gems in it.

"Oh mom…I remember this…You wore this to your and dad's wedding…"

Carla nodded, "And now…I want you to wear it. If you will."

"Of course!" I whispered, smiling brightly as she clipped it into the lavish curls that were my hair. Kate had done them not long ago, after we'd twisted the layers into a bun, leaving down random curls. Next, was the iridescent lace wedding veil. Over all, the ensemble was simple, but beautiful. After it was on, I looked to Ray. He –of all people- had tears in his eyes. I felt more beautiful than ever when he looked at me like that. Ray was a pretty unshakable man. To be honest, I felt beautiful too.

"Are you ready, sweetheart?" He asked, "I won't be able to stay tear-free for much longer."

"Aw, dad." I whispered, hugging him.

"When did you get so tall?" He croaked.

"When I put on three inch heels." I whispered back. He pulled away and chuckled, running his thumbs over my cheeks, "Let's do this."

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Christian P.O.V

She was beautiful. So incredibly beautiful. She was graceful, radiant, and everything that I could ever, ever want. She walked down the aisle on her father's arm, smiling up at me, shyly. Her engagement ring glittered on her finger as Ray stopped and kissed her cheek. He whispered something to her, before giving me an 'I've got my eyes on you' gesture, that had the other guests laughing at my expense. Ana smacked her dad and he broke into a smile before kissing her forehead and sending her off towards me. I had been shocked to learn that Ana had never told her parents about Jose. When she'd told Kate, she'd even begged her best friend not to say anything. No one knew except for Kate, and I and the authorities that had been involved. And if it kept Ana happy, that was how it was going to be. I took her hand as she walked up the steps and stood before me.

Everything after that was a happy blur, and I couldn't wait to watch it over and over again through the countless cameras that I had filming the moment. Because, I knew that each and every time I watched…I was only going to fall for her…again, and again…...and again.

The End.

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I really wish I could continue this story guys, but I feel that if I did, it would become repetitive, and I don't want to ruin it. I thank you so, so, so much for reading and I am grateful to those of you who stuck with it, and enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. As you know, I had a 6 month break in between the time that I uploaded the first 1-2 chapters up until I added the others. To be honest, it was because I spent my own time in a residential center for something a lot like what Ana was going through. So, I somewhat lived through her in this, although there were some definite differences between our stories. Again, thank you for reading, it has meant so much to me. You all are incredible, and so inspirational, and I have you to thank for encouraging me to finish this story.

Thank you,

-RMNicki-

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