Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as told by Christian

Chapter 205

“What’s wrong?”

She shakes her head as Taylor pulls into traffic. “Nothing.”

I don’t think that’s true. “Is work all right?”

“Yes. Fine. Thanks.” Her tone is clipped.

Tell me! “Ana, what’s wrong?” My words are harsher than I intend, as they’re loaded with my anxiety.

“I’ve just missed you, that’s all. And I’ve been worried about Ray.”

Oh, of course. Thank God. I brighten immediately. “Ray’s good.” I try to reassure her. “I spoke to Mom this afternoon, and she’s impressed with his progress.” I reach for her hand. It’s freezing. “Boy, your hand is cold. Have you eaten today?”

She flushes.

“Ana.” Why does she do this?

“I’ll eat this evening. I haven’t really had time.”

I rub her hand in an attempt to warm it. “Do you want me to add ‘feed my wife’ to the security detail’s list of duties?” I catch Taylor’s eye in the rearview mirror.

“I’m sorry. I’ll eat. It’s just been a weird day. You know, moving Dad and all.”

I guess. She turns away and stares out the window, leaving me to flounder.

Something’s not right.

It has been a weird day.

Take her at her word, Grey.

I give her my news to test the water. “I may have to go to Taiwan.”

“Oh. When?” This gets her attention.

“Later this week. Maybe next week.”

“Okay.”

“I want you to come with me.”

thin. “Christian, please. I have my job. Let’s not

breath, unable to conceal my disappointment. “Thought I’d ask.”

“How long will you go for?” Ana’s voice

This is not my girl. She’s too quiet and hesitant.

“Not more than a couple of days. I wish you’d tell me what’s bothering you.”

“Well, now that my beloved husband is going away…” Her voice fades as I raise her hand to my lips and kiss her knuckles.

“I won’t be away for long.”

“Good.” She gives me a thin smile, but I know she’s preoccupied.

I gaze out the window and go through several scenarios that might be bothering Ana. Only one rings true: her father has

Yes.

That’s it.

Grey, get a grip.

Raymond Steele is happy to see us. “Can’t thank you enough for organizing all this.” He waves at

“Ray, you’re most welcome.” Uncomfortable with his gratitude, I change the subject. “I see you

is with the M’s this year. I have to say, I’m with him; it’s not been a stellar season. Our conversation

“Roaring Fork—I know it,” he says.

stay. Maybe for a weekend, once you’re up and about.”

“I’d appreciate that, Christian.”

Throughout our discussion

Too quiet. She’s tuning out and

It’s frustrating. Ana. What’s wrong?

Ray yawns. Ana glances at me, and I know it’s time to go. “Daddy, we’ll leave you to sleep.”

“Thanks, Ana honey. I like that you drop by. Saw your mom today, too, Christian. She was very reassuring. And she’s a Mariners fan!”

“She’s not crazy about fishing, though.”

“Don’t know many women who are, eh?” Ray’s smile is weary. He needs to rest.

“I’ll see you tomorrow, okay?” Ana kisses his forehead, and

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