Sunshine and Rain in June

A rented room, a narrow wooden plank bed, and Lionel was rougher than he'd ever been. He pressed against my ear, his voice hoarse. "Odette, I'm getting married." My whole body shuddered. Lionel gripped my face. "Don't move." He laughed softly. "You want the truth? Her bride price is less than yours, she's cleaner than you, and she's a college student who just graduated."