Now or Never

other.”
    “That could be fun.” Grayson grinned; her hand slipped up his T-shirt and she ran her fingers across his muscular back. “Just as long as we don’t always have to keep our clothes on.”
    “I’m sure we can make some allowances.” Derrick’s hand traveled under her shirt causing a moan to escape her lips. It had been way too long.
    Grayson leaned down and pressed her lips to his. His kiss left her momentarily breathless. He dipped his head, trailing his hot lips down her collar bone and then down to her breast, sucking her nipple through her cotton shirt, sending a jolt between her legs. She gasped his name.
    Derrick rose to his feet and pulled her gently up, leading her to her bedroom. He pushed through the door, and she wrapped her arms around him, her chest pressed to his. She could feel his heart beating rapidly.
    “Can you?” Grace whispered.
    “I can try. I might not be up to my old standards.” He pulled her shirt off and tossed it on the ground reaching back to unclasp her bra.
    He took a moment to stare at her his green eyes raking slowly down her whole body as if he was memorizing every inch of her. “I don’t deserve you.” His gaze met hers his hands by his side.
    “Shut up and kiss me,” Grayson said with a smile. Their lips met again in a deep desperate kiss that left Grayson’s head spinning.
    Derrick threw off his button-down shirt.
    When Grayson tugged off his T-shirt, she gaped in astonishment. A pink, puckered scar about three inches thick ran down the full length of his stomach.
    “Oh my god.” She ran her hand down it, the baby soft skin a contrast against his rigid body.
    “Flayed me open.” His body was tense, and she wondered if he was self-conscious about this huge mark on his beautiful body.
    “I see that. You know, scars are sexy.” She tilted her head and ran her tongue along the scars on his face, then down his neck stopping to lightly kiss the pulse in the hollow of his throat. Slowly, Grayson continued down his chest and stomach to the top of his pants. She ran her hands down the full length of him.
    He cleared his throat as she fumbled with the buttons of his pants. “They’re everywhere. I guess that makes me extra sexy.”
    Grayson slipped his pants down his thighs, running her hands down his muscles; she paused at one of the many divots in his skin. “Does it hurt when I touch it?”
    “No.” He ran his hand through her hair. “I’ve missed you.” He whispered pulling her back up and pressed his forehead to hers. The move felt so intimate and sweet. She stared into his eyes and bit the corner of her lip, suddenly shy.
    Even though they’d had sex dozens of times, this felt different. She was nervous as if it was their first time. Her heart pounded in her ears, and butterflies danced in her stomach.
    He trailed his finger down the side of her jaw and smiled. Her desire for him made her dizzy.
    Stepping backwards, Grayson waited until she felt her bed and pulled Derrick down with her.
    Holding himself up by one of his arms his other hand trailed down her stomach. His fingers dipped inside and caressed her knowingly. “Jesus, Grayson I’ve missed the feel of you.”
    “Me too.” Grayson groaned trembling with need as her hips arched silently begging him to enter her.
    “Come for me first.” Derrick’s voice was thick as his thumb circled the swollen ball of flesh and his fingers stroked her until her body tensed, and her legs shook uncontrollably. Waves of pleasure caused her mind to completely go blank. An aching emptiness filled her when he pulled his hand away.
    Grayson groaned in protest.
    “So greedy,” Derrick whispered when she rose her hips again.
    “I love you,” Grayson murmured.
    “Do you?” His eyes bore into hers, and watched her face when he slid slowly inside.
    “Yes,” Grayson moaned enjoying the sensation of the fullness of him.
    She’d been so lonely for him over the months. His lower lip brushed the curve of her ear, and silent tears fell down her cheeks. His strong forearms slid under her back, and his hand gripped her shoulders. She lifted her hips eagerly, and her hands roamed his thick arms. She felt safe and secure in his arms.
    He paused and looked down at her. “And I love you, Gray.”
    Grayson wrapped her legs around him pulling him closer. She couldn’t seem to get close enough. So long she’d waited to hear those words from his lips.
    Every thrust left Grayson gasping. Her whole body was