Fifty Shades Darker Book 2 - Chapter 8 Part 5
“Eat up. You’re going to need your strength today,” he teases. “And why is that? You going to lock me in the bedroom?” My inner goddess jerks awake suddenly, all disheveled with a just-fucked look. “Appealing as that idea is, I thought we’d go out today. Get some fresh air.” “Is it safe?” I ask innocently, trying and failing to keep the irony from my voice. Christian’s face falls, and his mouth presses in a line. “Where we’re going, it is. And it’s not a joking matter,” he adds sternly, narrowing his eyes. I flush and stare down at my breakfast. I don’t feel like being scolded after all the drama and such a late night. I eat my breakfast in silence, feeling petulant. My subconscious is shaking her head at me. Fifty doesn’t joke about my safety—I should know this by now. I want to roll my eyes at him, but I refrain. Okay, I’m tired and testy. I had a long day yesterday and not enough sleep. Why, oh why does he get to look as fresh as a daisy? Life is not fair. There’s a knock at the door. “Tha…