It was down to Gascoigne now to do some real detective work. I typed my letter of resignation the following day. I would wait until the suspension was...lifted then on my first day back give it to John. The decision was not for Gascoigne to make. His investigation of me motivated the action, but it was for his superior officer to discharge the suspension once he had examined the file. John told me that I was no longer a suspect yet it took another week before the letter arrived informing me that. I thought you did.’ ‘No, I just charter it when he isn’t using it. I’m of two minds on boat ownership. I see too many of them sitting idle all year around. I think if a boat’s not being used, it deteriorates. This lovely lady begs to be sailed, as you’ll find out today.’ His affection for the craft was obvious in his voice. And the name? ‘Matron of the Sea.’ At first it seemed like an odd name. At least it wasn’t one of those clichés or trick names seen on so many boats these days. It seemed. I could enjoy any woman out there. Seduce them. Even share them with Daddy if I thought they would understand.I shuddered. That made me feel naughty. I knew I would have wicked dreams. I was on the verge of falling into slumber in its entirety when the door creaked open. I came awake, my eyes flicking to Mrs. Alberts creeping into the room, her robe open, her naked body flashing beneath. She was a blur to me with my contacts taken out, growing into focus as she sneaked closer.Her eyes met. Luc watched as the older man scooped Sine up into his arms and cradled her protectively against his chest. "This doesn't happen during the day usually. Mostly I hear her fighting herself at night, but she won't let me near her when that happens." He sighed as he ran his hands over his sweat covered face. "She can't keep living like this Cole. I just know this is slowing eating away at her." Luc whispered painfully."I know. We'll get through this. There's no way I'm letting that bastard continue.