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He took a step toward her, then froze as the cold steel of a gun pressed against the back of his neck

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Rachel had been standing behind the door, waiting for him to enter

Pitt noticed too late that a hout the manor They had watched his every

“I must have misplaced my invitation to the torture session,” he said

“You were never invited,” McKee said “And there is no torture taking place At least not yet Just a little psychological reeducation, as I like to call it”

“I believe you know a thing or two about altered minds”

The gun’s muzzle jabbed deeper into his neck

“Your lovely wife is not being harmed,” McKee said “Induced to a relaxed state, she is in a virtual world filled with peace, love, and trust a her sisterhood of women I’m afraid you es But of course, you won’t be with us long”

“No men allowed?”

“Not in her world right now Nor in our world tomorrow”

“I always thought it took two to multiply”

“Science has taken care of that, Mr Pitt Female conception without the need forbefore it’s a widespread practice”

“I think there are ree with your view of the world” The pistol dug into his neck once more, and Rachel leaned close to Pitt’s ear “Don’t speak to Mrs McKee in that tone”

“Your day is over, McKee”