“Youre beautiful when you do that.She dropped her gaze to his. Whats that?Smile.”

“Adam stared down at me, his expression thunderous. It was you. I know it was you. My head was rocking side to side before I could stop it. No. I wrenched my hand free of his. Youre wrong.Im not! An...”

“No one is born with a talent. Talent is something we create on our own with practice and dedication.”

“Youre beautiful when you do that.She dropped her gaze to his. Whats that?Smile.”

“No. No! he says.I . . . He looks wildly around the room. For inspiration? For divine intervention? I dont know.You cant go. Ana, I love you!I love you, too, Christian, its justNo . . . no! he says ...”

“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?”

“You are one brave woman," he whispers, "I am in awe of you.”