He stands there just long enough for the agent to relay the message through his mic before he proceeds past. He only gets a few feet past before the a...ents turns and says, ‘Hold a second sir. Director Rodriquez is asking where the authorization is coming from.’ The aide turns around abruptly with a flash of anger. ‘Intel straight from Director Nichols points to the president being compromised and I’m sure once the president is notified he would like the extra detail.’ The aide doesn’t realize. I knew something was wrong but had no idea what it was. It's funny how a spouse can spot a difference. I guess it's because of knowing them and being with them for so long.Darla asked Dan if he would take her and the kids home. She was tired from the trip also. Darla hugged Barb and said her goodbyes and then got in the car with Dan.I hugged Barb some more telling her how much I missed her. She had tears in her eyes and I asked her what was wrong. She told me that nothing was wrong but she. Oh god, did I say that last part out loud? I thought. The woman gave me a warm smile, but my cheeks reddened even more as I hid my face behind the notepad. Why did I have to have red hair? No one else blushes so easily. Why me? Shit, I have to get back to work.Glancing first at the woman and then the man, I found them both reading. I sighed deeply, and then quickly looked to see if they heard. This time no one was looking at me and I was about to sigh again in relief when I held the breath. Afterward she was even more loving than before. I'm afraid I've created a monster.No, I didn't create a monster. I've known since the video made back on Earth that Violet deeply and truly adores me. I don't know why her heart opened up to me, but I do know that I love her as much as she loves me. Sure I "own" her and I am "punishing" her at the moment. If being forced to wear thigh-high stockings and a garter belt, then pulling on thong panties and a bra is a punishment. I did make it a bit.