“Our intelligence is limited, but we expect the Matriarch’s compound to be well-defended. You’ll need to reach the perimeter wall undetected, wh...ch may actually prove easier if we end up having to push into the city. Once you’re there, stand by and wait for further instructions. You need to be ready to breach and storm the palace if Operation Checkmate fails. If the Admiral can’t take down the Matriarch, or if she goes AWOL, the Admiralty wants everything inside that compound. Mr. Black was trying to identify the ship while we moved to an airfield where Mr. Black had a plane and equipment waiting. We would take the plane out to the position where they would meet and skydive just out of visual range then move to the ship hoping that Brandi would be transferred from the submarine to the ship. We would only have a 30 – 45 minute window before the two vessels would meet. Our plane would have just over an hour of fuel to allow observation. We also had a ship speeding to. "If you feel tired enough to sleep just say, but until you do there's some work to do."She glanced at him, studying his face and all she saw was confusion."Some alcohol first," she said, moving to the fridge and grabbing a bottle of champagne. "This will help you relax."She poured two glasses and then pulled her laptop out of her bag."This may drive you completely insane but please try it. I kept records. I'm going to open a file with a picture of every one of two hundred and sixty-six guys.. Her needs overrode her guilt and she masturbated to orgasm, something quite rare for her because she did not often have sexual thoughts. She had not actually had sex in the nine years since Colin had passed away and, in fact, had only been out with two men since then, but there was no real attraction and nothing happened.As it was the school holidays, although near to the return to school date, Sean was in the building most of the time although usually in his room. It was quite a pleasant day.