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You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your princeE.l. James
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I want my world to start and end with you.E.l. James
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I've never wanted more, until I met you.E.l. James
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I shrug, trapped. I don’t want to lose him. In spite of all his demands, his need to control, his scary vices. I have never felt as alive as I do now. It’s a thrill to be sitting here beside him. He’s so unpredictable, sexy, smart, and funny. But hismoods… oh — and he wants to hurt me. He says he’ll think about my reservations, but it still scares me. I close my eyes. What can I say? Deep down I would just like more, more affection, more playful Christian, more… love. .E.l. James
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Your stepfather? I'd like to meet him." Oh no... why?" I'm not sure that's a good idea." Christian unlocks the door, his mouth in a grim line." Are you ashamed of me?"" No! " It's my turn to sound exasperated. "Introduce you to my dad as what? 'This is the man who deflowered me and wants to start a BDSM relationship'. You're not wearing running shoes.E.l. James
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From: Anastasia SteeleSubject: MoaningDate: May 31 2011 19:39 ESTTo: Christian GreyGotta go. Laters, baby...... From: Christian GreySubject: PlagiarismDate: May 31 2011 16:41To: Anastasia SteeleYou stole my line. And left me hanging. Enjoy your dinner. Christian GreyCEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc.E.l. James
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Sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong with me. Perhaps I've spent too long in the company of my literary romantic heroes, and consequently my ideals and expectations are far too high.E.l. James
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Don't get your panties in such a twist... and give me back mine.E.l. James
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Of course. Silly me. Such a sad, exciting score, which no doubt you can play? So many accomplishments, Mr. Grey.”“And the greatest one is you, Miss Steele.E.l. James
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He moves suddenly so that his hand is cupping my sex, and one of his fingers sinks slowly into me. His other arm holds me firmly in place around my waist. “This is mine, ” he whispers aggressively. “All mine. Do you understand?” He eases his finger in and out as he gazes down at me, gauging my reaction, his eyes burning.“ Yes, yours…” Abruptly, he moves, doing several things at once: Withdrawing his fingers, leaving me wanting, unzipping his fly, and pushing me down onto the couch so he’s lying on top of me.“ Hands on your head, ” he commands through gritted teeth as he kneels up, forcing my legs wider…“ We don’t have long. This will be quick, and it’s for me, not you. Do you understand? Don’t come, or I will spank you, ” he says through clenched teeth. .E.l. James
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You've brushed your teeth, " He says, staring at me." I used your toothbrush." His lips quirk up in a half smile. "Oh Anastasia Steele, what am I going to do with you?E.l. James
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Goodbye, Christian, " I murmur." Ana, goodbye, " he says softly, and he looks utterly, utterly broken, a man in agonizing pain, reflecting how I feel inside. I tear my gaze away from him before I can change my mind and try to comfort him. The elevator doors close close and it whisks me down to the bowels of the basement and to my own personal hell.E.l. James
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And so a pattern develops: wake, work cry. sleep. I can't even escape him in my dreams. Gray burning eyes, his lost look, his hair burnished and bright and bright all haunt me. And the music... so much music- I cannot bear to hear any music. I am careful to avoid it at all costs. Even the jingles in commercials make me shudder.E.l. James
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It's very hard to grow up in a perfect family when you're not perfect.E.l. James
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So you've just slept with him, given him your virginity, a man who doesn't love you. In fact, he has odd ideas about you, wants to make you some sort of kinky sex slave.E.l. James
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Having the thought of you being with someone else is like a knife twisting in my dark soulE.l. James
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Do you trust me Ana?"Ana! "Yes, I do." I respond spontaneously, not thinking...because it's true- I do trust him." Well, then"he looks relieved. "The rest of this stuff is just details""important detailsE.l. James
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Ana, honey, you've always had a tendency to overanalyse everything. Go with your gut.E.l. James
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Has that obscenely rich fucker upset you again?E.l. James
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I'd like to bite that lip.E.l. James
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I have fallen for someone who's so emotionally shut down, I will only get hurt.E.l. James
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And in this quiet moment, as I close my eyes, spent and sated, I think I'm in the eye of the storm. And in spite of all he's said and what he hasn't said, I don't think I have ever been so happy.E.l. James
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Darling, you know what they say. You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince.” I give her a lopsided, bittersweet smile. “I think I’ve kissed a prince, Mom. I hope he doesn’t turn into a frog.E.l. James
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Why does he have such an unnerving effect on me? His over-whelming good looks maybe? The way his eyes blaze at me? The way he strokes his index finger against his lower lip? I wish he'd stop doing that.E.l. James
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It's taking all my self-control not to fuck you on the hood of this car, just to show you that you're mine, and if I want to buy you a fucking car, I'll buy you a fucking car" Christian GreyE.l. James
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How could he mean so much to me in such a short time?E.l. James
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You don't know much, " he murmurs. "You know all the wrong things." "Wrong? Not to me." He shakes his head. He looks so sincere. "Try it, " he whispers. A challenge, daring me, and he cocks his head to one side and smiles his crooked, dazzling smile. I gasp, and I'm Eve in the Garden of Eden, and he's the serpent, and I cannot resist.E.l. James
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So you’ll get your kicks by exerting your will over me.”“ It’s about gaining your trust and your respect, so you’ll let me exert my will over you. I will gain a great deal of pleasure, joy, even in your submission. The more you submit, the greater my joy — it’s a very simple equation.”“ Okay, and what do I get out of this?” He shrugs and looks almost apologetic.“ Me, ” he says simply.E.l. James
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You are one brave woman, " he whispers, "I am in awe of you.E.l. James