“And what about when they come for your business?” I ask. “When your contacts stop prioritizing you based on your status in our community? When your best customers won’t buy from you because of how you’ve lowered yourself? When rumors are spread about your allegiances?” Ari’s face slackens. His grip on my wrist falls, our physical connection broken. He’s obviously never thought of this. I have. I’m not stupid. Sex between us never felt casual.
