That club had a history of wild parties, but we weren't usually among the wild participants. I had heard of sexual escapades, but never planned to tak... part. There were two known swinging couples. People didn't say too much about them and their lifestyle, but both of the husbands confirmed it by trying to invite us to the lifestyle. Actually, those two have nothing to do with what happened with my wife.We aren't regular heavy partiers, but I guess there are always exceptions. Rum drinks were. But I want to get some sleep, and so do other people. So I’ll just …” I realised he was holding the ball-gag and face-mask I had shown him earlier. He quickly slipped the gag into my mouth, then fastened the buckles tight round the back of my head. “Yes, you look even more delightfully helpless like that.” He bent over me again and kissed the tip of my nose where it emerged from the thick straps binding my face. “There! Sleep well, darling, Sweet dreams.” And he was gone. Sleep, indeed, I. ." I nearly broke down again. They both must want to say goodbye.We left the room and managed to hold some semblance of calm. Mai had two cups of tea waiting for us. She served them with red eyes."Last time I saw him, I was so angry." Her voice trembled. "He told me to trust him, but I –" she covered her face and her shoulders began to shake.Pharaoh put his hands on her shoulders and kissed the top of her head. "He knows, sister, he knows. It's all right."She took a harsh breath and wiped her. "The two men moved Josephine into an office adjoining the conferenceroom. Barnum carefully closed the door, so as not to wake his new plaything.The Professor walked confidently across the room. He took long, powerfulstrides. The Professor flexed his normal, male biceps and touched hisundefined, yet, firm chest. Barnum reached his destination. Theconference table. He took his place in the chair. Feeling its redleather against his hands, circling the silver studs with his fingers."Greg." The.