"It was actually both better and worse than my usual dreams." She kissed his jaw. "I took the final step to feed and clothe Cosette." Becoming a prostitute had been poison to her pride, but the other one had been worse. "When I was looking for custom, I had a customer beat me and harass me. He even made fun of my missing teeth." She smiled painfully, looking away, tucking her head down again. It felt good to be held as she spoke of this.