Now or Never

flushed red and her eyes bright. She was surprised to be so turned on by the sight. Gripping the edge of the table, Derrick began moving within her, his body hovering above hers. Grayson watched her chest bounce with each thrust.
    “Oh, God, Derrick,” she gasped out.
    Urged on by her throaty moans, he thrust deeper. Her whole body shivered, her legs shaking in pleasure as the orgasm built. Derrick gripped her hips, moving harder, faster, until stars burst in Grayson’s world, and she spiraled into climax.
    Derrick pulled her back, and they tumbled onto the bed. In one quick movement, he rolled her on top of him. She stared down at his face as she lowered herself onto him. Her hair spilled all around him, and his hand grasped the back of her neck, getting tangled in her hair. He pulled her lips to meet his.
    Breathless, she broke free from the kiss and leaned back.
    She slid her palm over his chest. His skin was taut over his hard muscles. God, he was so sexy, it was amazing. She rocked her hips slowly and leaned down, her lips finding his once again. Her taut nipples were sensitive to the friction of rubbing back and forth on his skin.
    Somehow, in the blink of an eye, Derrick was back on top and trailing his warm tongue down her neck. His tongue circled her nipple, and then moved down to her belly button as she squirmed from pure pleasure beneath his mouth. He worked his way down until his lips were on her inner thigh. Grayson closed her eyes and groaned in anticipation.
    Grayson moaned and lifted her hips. “Derrick, please.”
    He slid an arm under her thigh and pulled her closer. His mouth left her leg, and his warm tongue slowly trailed along her core, while his expert fingers teased her at the same time. Talk about stimulation overload; this man she barely knew had the ability to make her insane with desire. Grayson’s moans got even louder, her legs trembling as another orgasm ripped through her. She relaxed, legs falling to the side with a satisfied smile.
    “I’ve wanted to taste you since the day we met,” Derrick said gruffly, moving up her body on his hands and knees. His lips met hers in a deep kiss, and then he leaned back, threw her legs on the crook of his arms, and buried himself deep inside.
    Grayson gasped at the intrusion, her head sinking into the pillow as she rode his movements. She met him thrust for thrust, her skin slick with sweat against his. Derrick moved faster, his eyes drifting shut momentarily before he let out a primal growl and came.
    Heart beating fast, Grayson could hardly move. Derrick rolled off of her, his weight disappearing so fast it left her bereft. They lay next to each other, catching their breath.
    Finally, Derrick grinned, running his fingers lightly up her arm. “So? Did I pass the test?”
    She stretched, rolling onto her side. “With flying colors.” In the moment of silence that followed, Grayson studied him. She felt a pang—there was no way she could let herself fall for this guy. Her sister-in-law swore he was a heartbreaker, and just by looking at him, Grayson agreed. “Look. We need some more ground rules.”
    “I’m not sure I like the sound of that,” he said wearily. “More rules?”
    “We just had sex without protection. If you want to have sex with me again, there will be some rules.”
    “OK, let’s hear them.”
    “Number one: If you have sex with anyone else, you need to use a condom.”
    He raised an eyebrow. “And you? How do I know you’ll use protection?”
    “I’m on the pill, but if I have sex with anyone else—which, I probably will—I promise I’ll use condoms.”
    “What else?” he asked, running his fingers along the crook of her waist.
    She shivered under his touch. “Do you have a girlfriend? I don’t care if you do, but I don’t want to be taken by surprise either.”
    “No girlfriend.” His eyes met hers, and he looked sincere, but there was still a little nagging voice in the back of her head telling her that he was lying. She had learned long ago to listen to the little voice in her head, but she wanted to believe him.
    “If you get one, we’re done.”
    “OK. I guess. That doesn’t really make sense, but I’ll go with it for now.” Derrick continued to trace his fingers up her forearm. “Anything else on your rule list?”
    “I’m sure there is, but you make it hard to think.” Grayson sighed. “I’m going to be sore as hell tomorrow.”
    “So tell me, Gray. Where do I fall in your long