Chapter 57
Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian (Fifty Shades 4)
No acts involving gynecological medical instruments.
No acts involving children or animals.
No acts that will leave any permanent marks on the skin.
No acts involving breath control.
No activity that involves the direct contact of electric current (whether alternating or direct), fire, or flames to the body.
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APPENDIX 3
Soft Limits
To be discussed and agreed between both parties:
Does the Submissive consent to:
Masturbation
Cunnilingus
Fellatio
Swallowing Semen
Vaginal intercourse
Vaginal fisting
Anal intercourse
Anal fisting
Does the Submissive consent to the use of:
Vibrators
Butt plugs
Dildos
Other vaginal/anal toys
Does the Submissive consent to:
Bondage with rope
Bondage with leather cuffs
Bondage with handcuffs/shackles/manacles
Bondage with tape
Bondage with other
Does the Submissive consent to be restrained with:
Hands bound in front
Ankles bound
Elbows bound
Hands bound behind back
Knees bound
Wrists bound to ankles
Binding to fixed items, furniture, etc.
Binding with spreader bar
Suspension
Does the Submissive consent to be blindfolded?
Does the Submissive consent to be gagged?
How much pain is the Submissive willing to experience?
Where 1 is likes intensely and 5 is dislikes intensely:
1â2â3â4â5
Does the Submissive consent to accept the following forms of pain/punishment/discipline:
Spanking
Whipping
Biting
Genital clamps
Hot wax
Paddling
Caning
Nipple clamps
Ice
Other types/methods of pain
So, her points.
2: Not sure why this is solely for MY benefitâi.e., to explore MY sensuality and limits. Iâm sure I wouldnât need a ten-page contract to do that! Surely this is for YOUR benefit.
Fair point well made, Miss Steele!
4: As you are aware, you are my only sexual partner. I donât take drugs, and Iâve not had any blood transfusions. Iâm probably safe. What about you?
Another fair point! And it dawns on me that this is the first time I havenât had to consider the sexual history of a partner. Well, thatâs one advantage of screwing a virgin.
8: I can terminate at any time if I donât think youâre sticking to the agreed limits. OkayâI like this.
I hope it wonât come to that, but it wouldnât be the first time if it did.
9: Obey you in all things? Accept without hesitation your discipline? We need to talk about this.
11: One-month trial period. Not three.
Only a month? Thatâs not long enough. How far can we go in a month?
12: I cannot commit every weekend. I do have a life, or will have. Perhaps three out of four?
And sheâll have the opportunity to socialize with other men? Sheâll realize what sheâs missing. Iâm not sure about this.
15.2: Using my body as you see fit sexually or otherwiseâplease define âor otherwise.â
15.5: This whole discipline clause. Iâm not sure I want to be whipped, flogged, or corporally punished. I am sure this would be in breach of clauses 2â5. And also âfor any other reason.â Thatâs just meanâand you told me you werenât a sadist.
Shit! Read on, Grey.
15.10: Like loaning me out to someone else would ever be an option. But Iâm glad itâs here in black and white.
15.14: The Rules. More on those later.
15.19: Touching myself without your permission. Whatâs the problem with this? You know I donât do it anyway.
15.21: Disciplineâplease see clause 15.5 above.
15.22: I canât look into your eyes? Why?
15.24: Why canât I touch you?
Rules:
SleepâIâll agree to six hours.
FoodâI am not eating food from a prescribed list. The food list goes or I doâdeal breaker.
Well, this is going to be an issue!
Clothesâas long as I only have to wear your clothes when Iâm with youâ¦okay.
ExerciseâWe agreed on three hours, this still says four.
Soft Limits:
Can we go through all of these? No fisting of any kind. What is suspension? Genital clampsâyou have got to be kidding me.
Can you please let me know the arrangements for Wednesday? I am working until five p.m. that day.
Good night.
Ana
Her response is a relief. Miss Steele has put some thought into this, more so than anyone else Iâve dealt with over this contract. Sheâs really engaged. She seems to be taking it seriously and weâll have much to discuss on Wednesday. The uncertainty that I felt when leaving her apartment this evening recedes. Thereâs hope for our relationship, but firstâshe needs to sleep.
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From: Christian Grey
Subject: Issues
Date: May 24 2011 00:07
To: Anastasia Steele
Miss Steele,
Thatâs a long list. Why are you still up?
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
A few minutes later her answer is in my inbox.
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From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Burning the Midnight Oil
Date: May 24 2011 00:10
To: Christian Grey
Sir,
If you recall, I was going through this list when I was distracted and bedded by a passing control freak.
Good night.
Ana
Her e-mail makes me laugh out loud but it irritates me in equal measure. Sheâs much more sassy in print and she has a great sense of humor, but the woman needs sleep.
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From: Christian Grey
Subject: Stop Burning the Midnight Oil