Chapter 182

"Don't get me wrong," she continued. "I want to. I want the money that comes with it. I love the money. Jesus. But, like, does this make sense? I want to enjoy the things I have to do to get the money. I get it. It's a requirement. But I'm not the kind of person who can just put on a fake smile and say, okay, fuck my ass."

I laughed. "I get it," I said. "I totally get it. Have you tried it before?"

"Once," she said. "It hurt so bad I made him pull out as soon as he put it in."

"And when was that?" I asked.

"Years ago," she said. "In college with my boyfriend."

"Let me guess," I said. "No lube, and he didn't prepare you. Anal sex is not like regular sex."

Her bloodshot eyes lit up. "No! No lube!" she said. "Do you need it?"

"Oh, sweetie," I said, finally putting a hand on her thigh. &q