We shocked ushers as we left the symphony, but Cavan had managed to resist destroying my clothes entirely, so I was able to walk out without breaking any laws. Cavan rented us a suite overlooking the water, and we had s*x again, gentler the second time. “You have great difficulty saying no to men, Rafael,” Cavan said, caressing my stomach, “and I have something for you that may help.” He produced four silver chain bracelets. “Strip naked and then put one of these on each wrist and ankle if you feel you’re going to break down and let another man have you. Please don’t lose them. They are priceless.” After sleeping for two hours, I returned to Richmond and found messages on my answering machines from three different tops, each of them detailing the things they planned to do to me. It wasn