Anastasia is a girl scared of commitment after a tragic incident leaves her wounded. Christian also fears commitment and hides behind his rules and contracts. Anastasia sets up a business meeting with non other than Christian Grey himself. This Ana is not like the one we all know and love. She has a fear of abandonment. She covers her hurt with work, books, and tattoos.

Christian is looking for a new sub and Ana is just looking for a way to help out her friend Kate. Grace is looking for a singer for her Gala and Kate asks Ana to do it. When Ana excepts she meets the man she never thought she would see again.