e think? I step back
against the cabin wall and he imprisons me, the heat from his body holding
me in place. He leans down and runs his nose along mine.
“Good surprise?” he whispers, and there’s a hint of anxiety in his voice.
“Oh, Christian, fantastic surprise.” I run my hands up his chest, curl them
around his neck and kiss him.
“When did you organize this?” I ask when I pull away from him, stroking his
hair.
“Last night, when I couldn’t sleep. I e-mailed Elliot and Mia, and here they
are.”
“It’s very thoughtful—thank you. I’m sure we’ll ha一ve a great time.”
“I hope so. I thought it would be easier to a一void the press in Aspen than at
home.”
The paparazzi! He’s right. If we’d stayed in Escala, we’d ha一ve been
imprisoned. A shiver runs down my spine as I recollect the snapping
cameras and dazzling flashguns of the few photographers Taylor sped
through this morning.
“Come. We’d better take our seats—Stephan will be taking off shortly.” He
offers me his hand and together we walk back into the cabin.
Elliot cheers as we enter. “That sure was speedy in-flight service!”
he calls mockingly.
Christian ignores him.
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“Please be seated, ladies and gentlemen, as we’ll shortly begin taxiing for
takeoff.” Stephan’s voice echoes calmly and authoritatively around the cabin.
The brunette woman— um . . . Natalie? —who was on the flight for our
wedding night appears from the galley and gathers up the discarded coffee
cups. Natalia . . . Her name’s Natalia.
“Good morning Mr. Grey, Mrs. Grey,” she says with a purr. Why does she
make me uncomfortable? Maybe it’s that she’s a brunette. By his own
admission, Christian doesn’t usually employ brunettes because he finds
them attractive. He gives Natalia a polite smile as he slides in behind the
table and sits down facing Elliot and Kate. I swiftly hug Kate and Mia and
give Ethan and Elliot a wa一ve before sitting down and buckling up beside
Christian. He puts his hand on my knee and gives it an affectionate squeeze.
He
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