”“I know, I’ve seen what it’s like after a bad mission and I wouldn’t have your job for all the perks the guys think you’ve got,” agreed...the senior non-com.The pair stood and shook hands before David headed off, mission accomplished, after a fashion.The voice in his head summoned him, “Centurion,” the AI called softly.David, who’d been totally relaxed in the arms of Megan, his favourite concubine, raised his head. “Yes.”“Your presence is requested at the Regimental Headquarters, as soon as is. Jack was still uncomfortable with his position in the country, nay, in the world. He held the position many people strived for through the ages—he was looked upon as the power behind the throne not only for the United States but for the world. Most of the worlds governments were kinder, gentler more in tune with the principles of a now long dead empire. The land that Jack informally controlled through those of his people that were in elective and appointive office encompassed the entire North. Anger directed at Randolph Bentley, Headmaster and sexual predator. I needed to think about what to do next. Police? Her word against his and likely would result in her getting fired or being forced to quit her job. No ... no way. I needed a better option. And then I remembered something.I picked up the phone and dialed the number in the book."Paul Ildebrun speaking." Mr. Ildebrun, my name is Steve Black. I was given your name by Arnold Sung as someone who could handle legal matters. I was also. I sensed she had questions about what was about to happen. From the uneasy way she played with her hands I knew she was skirting the edge of her comfort zone. I tried to open her up with friendly small talk but her replies were curt and monosyllabic. I could see she had questions that she was too polite to ask. I was betting her first question was 'what do five beautiful women see in him?' That was a question I had no answer for.We left the room just before sunrise. As I opened the door I.