He begged for answers. He got the truth-live, loud, and moaning. This high-heat collection braids three stand-alone tales into a single obsession: the exquisite ache of choosing to watch. In "Marriage Counseling" (3600 words), vows are tested under professional supervision and a very unprofessional assignment that turns a leather chair into a throne of surrender. In "The Price of Watching" (4000 words), a Tuesday timetable in a black Town Car becomes a private liturgy of confession, climax, and complicity. In "The Protein Shake" (3000 words), a "workout" with the guys becomes an unapologetic masterclass in power exchange-and what it costs to crave it.
