In the meantime, I need her gifts—both of which are in Taylor’s hands. I check my watch—7:35 a.m.—and text Taylor, who’s staying somewhere in the hotel.

Good morning.

Do you have Ana’s present?

TAYLOR

Yes, sir.

Shall I bring the box up?

Please. She’s still asleep!

A few moments later there’s a gentle tap on the door, and Taylor is his usual smart-suited self on the other side. “Hello,” I whisper, mindful of sleeping beauty. I prop the door open with my foot and join Taylor in the corridor.

“Good morning,” he says, whispering, too. “Here.” He places a beautifully wrapped package, all pale pink paper and satin ribbons, in my palm.

“Nice wrapping. Your handiwork?” I raise a brow, and Taylor flushes.

“For Mrs. Grey,” he mutters, and I know this is reason enough. “Here’s the card that came with the box.”

“Thanks. I’m taking a gamble and going ahead with the small dinner party for Ana. We’ll need to coordinate the arrival of our guests today.”

“Andrea has been keeping me up-to-date, and Sawyer is here. Between the two of us I think we’ve got this,” he says.

“And we’ll have the new car, so Ana and I won’t need ferrying around.”

“I took the liberty of bringing both keys.” He holds up the R8 key. “The spare is with the valet.”

“Smart thinking.” I slip the key into my pocket. “I think we’ll be at least an hour. I’ll text you when we’re ready to leave so you can bring the Audi around to the front.”

garage. I’ll liaise with the concierge and he can call

“Okay. I’ll give him a sign when we’re in the foyer. How was she?”

“The R8?”

broad grin tells me all I need to know.

“Great.” I grin back. “I’ll see you later.”

ever had a whispered conversation in a hotel corridor before? With Taylor? Ex-Marine? I shake my head at the ridiculousness of the two of us, and step back inside the suite.

still out for the count. I’m not surprised; she must be shattered from yesterday. I have time to e-mail Andrea.

From:

Subject: Ana’s Birthday Dinner

Date: September 10 2011 07:45

To: Andrea Parker

Good morning, Andrea.

I want to go ahead with the

confirm with the hotel and organize a cake (chocolate!).

Keep me informed about the travel arrangements for everyone.

Coordinate with

Christian Grey

CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.

What else do I need to

Sitting down at the desk with Ana’s gift in my hand, I stare at the blank card. Fortunately, I know exactly what I want to say.

For all our firsts on

as my beloved wife.

I love you.

C x

little dressier for dinner, and bearing in mind what she said yesterday, I’d rather pick a dress for her myself than send Taylor. I check out the Nordstrom website and discover that the local store has a “buy and

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