Space!The drawbridge was up!"Why that dirty..." he muttered. "Where is the release switch?" Where else?" Pyran pointed back over the bridge to the squ...d of waiting guards. They knew their prey was cornered."Now would be a good time for a plan, dear," Pteri smiled grimly, hanging onto the Dagger like it was a snake.Gareth shook his head. Still too weak from Kija's tortures, he knew he couldn't knock back so many guards. They lined the bridge from one parapet to the other, their not quite human. ’ ‘You do look a little hot and bothered,’ I grinned, pushing a few strands of sweat soaked hair away from her face. The countdown began and, at the last stroke of twelve we all cheered. ‘Happy New Year!’ I said to Sarah as we kissed. By the time we eased apart, there was something niggling at the back of my mind. Before I had chance to think about it, there was a tap on my shoulder. It was Lorraine , grinning mischievously. ‘Happy New Year, Harry! Can I have a kiss?’ She glued her lips to mine. I see that you made it back,” a voice said from behind us. I turned to see LTC Hopkins there behind me.“Yes, sir,” I answered.“Good. Do you have transportation to Seri Court?” he asked.“No, sir. I was going to just get a civilian truck,” I answered.“No, I don’t think that’s a good idea,” he said with a smile, and turned to his clerk.“Henry, call the motor pool and get a truck to move a classified package,” he directed. The clerk had been filling out the paperwork on the radio for me to sign. He. I let them in through the side gate, smiling at my friend as he hauled some equipment into the yard. Once they were all done, I closed the gate and went into the house. I went into the kitchen to get a drink. While I was there, it felt like someone was watching me. I turned around and standing there was the guy that I had had sex with twice, and I still didnt know his name. He moved to me, taking the glass from my hand, and setting it on the counter. He moved close, taking my face in his hands.