Pushing her back, I teased the hair back off her face, so I could see into her eyes. “I was reading some stuff online like you told me to, and I saw something that wasn’t in the contract or any of the things you showed me.”

“And what might that be?” I ran my hands up and down the outside of her thighs.

“A safe word; I don’t have one of those.” I took my time before answering her. It was a legitimate question and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Though ...