Once Tanner had finished pouring himself into Amanda, he collapsed on top of her, utterly spent. They kissed softly a bit more, awash in the gentle sea of their now-placated desire. Tanner smiled down at Amanda but didn't say anything. He didn't need to.

Amanda returned his smile. "So much for being careful, huh?" she asked, but without a trace of reproach.

"Sorry," Tanner said sheepishly. "I completely forgot. You're not mad at me, are you?"

Amanda took Tanner's face in her hands and planted another kiss on his lips. "Not at all."

They stared into each other's eyes for a time, baring their souls to one another. Tanner was...