THIRTY-FOUR

FOR SALE

The Dealer

The shame made him feel tainted. Regret gnawed at his insides like a starved, rabid rodent.

He’d sold out.

Traded his self-respect for a few measly dollars.

It had been an impetuous, stupid decision. And he hated himself for it.

He only hoped that, in the end, it would prove to have been worth it.