 Darker by EL James read by Zachary Weber for my readers Thank you for all that you've done for me This book is for you Thursday, June 9th 2011 I sit waiting My heart is thumping. It's 5 36 and I stare through the privacy glass of my Audi at the front door of her building I know I'm early, but I've been looking forward to this moment all day I'm going to see her I Shift in my seat in the rear of the car The atmosphere feels stifling and though I'm trying to remain calm the anticipation and anxiety are nodding my stomach and pressing down on my chest Taylor sits in the driver's seat staring straight ahead Wordless looking his usual composed self while I can barely breathe It's irritating Damn it. Where is she? She's inside inside Seattle independent publishing Set back beyond a wide open sidewalk the building is shabby and in need of renovation The company's name is etched haphazardly in the glass and the frosted effect on the window is peeling The business behind those closed doors could be an insurance company or an accounting firm They're not displaying their wares Well, that's something I can rectify when I take control SIP is mine almost I've signed the revised heads of agreement Taylor clears his throat and his eyes dart to mine in the rear view mirror Oh wait outside, sir. He says surprising me and he climbs out of the car before I can stop him Maybe he's more affected by my tension than I thought Am I that obvious? Maybe he's tense But why? Maybe it's because he's had to deal with my ever-changing moods this past week and I know I've not been easy But today has been different hopeful It's the first productive day. I've had since she left me or so it feels My optimism has driven me through my meetings with enthusiasm 10 hours until I see her nine eight seven My patience has been tested by the clock as it ticks closer to my reunion with Miss Anastasia steel and Now that I'm sitting here alone and waiting the determination and confidence. I've enjoyed all day are evaporating Perhaps she's changed her mind Will it be a reunion or am I just the free ride to Portland? I check my watch again 538 Sample complete ready to continue