Chapter 7

Felix calls the number from the burner phone he just purchased at the gas station. He leaves a message on James' private number. If he is right...Q will be watching this line.

James...long time no talk to. Getting yourself into trouble again with a woman likely. That is just like you...where are you? Hanging out in a luxury hotel...pouring champagne on someone elses wife? It is really warming here for this time of year...hope you are staying cool there. I just picked up this new number...drop me a line sometime soon. Always nice to speak with my brother from another mother. Speaking of mothers...don't break the heart of yours by getting into your normal level of trouble. I have to drive around now and lead some friends to some lovely hotels in the D.C. area. I will be sitting in a few bars if you care to join since I hear you are stateside.

Hope to see you soon James. Felix.

Q and Tanner go over the message again.

"I have contacted a sister agency and there is an agent that is going to go look for Felix. I have given her a written message for him...giving him the detail in a highlighted book."

"Good thinking Tanner...she can just casually leave it on the bar for him."

"Yes. It gives him our side of the story...just in case. Bond trust's Felix with his private number so we need to trust him."

"It will be nice to have at least one ally in the CIA."

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Bond leaves the car in a grocery store parking lot and steals another. He drives 20 kms away and goes to a large 24 hour Wal-Mart. He hits the clothing section quickly getting himself some essentials and then goes to the woman's.

Bond cannot resist buying M some undergarments...and a sexy leopard print slip for night wear. Shoes and food are next. He gets some beer and wine trying to pay attention to his surroundings but his mind wanders to M.

All he can think of is spending the night in her arms...once he gets back he will pick her up and run to that bedroom. Unless there is any other furniture that minx wants to break in.

Bond makes it a rule to carry five hundred dollars in cash and makes his way out of the store avoiding cameras as well as possible. He sticks close to crowds and chats amiably with anyone around him.

Once in the car he takes off and drives 15 kms the other direction to another large shopping mall. He steals a truck tossing his supplies in the cab, deactivates the GPS and takes off again making a variety of changes in direction and finally heads into the mountains taking a less than traveled route.

Bond looks at his watch...it is almost 8...he has been 3 hours. He hopes she is asleep and doesn't notice.

M is in a deep sleep when the knocking sound wakes her. She has Bond's gun in her hand as she makes it to the door. The knocks come and She opens it.

"A little later than you thought?"

Bond quickly kisses her.

"No troubles...just had to make sure I wasn't followed. Did you have as good nap?"

"Yes...why do you ask?"

Bond smirks, putting the bags on the table and pulls out a satin slip...leopard print with black lace. M laughs and takes it from his hands. M's hand brushes his and his eyes darken...he growls.

"Because I want you well rested...so we can continue getting to know each other better."

Bond eyes her in a way that makes her feel...her heart speed up.

"Bond...we need to talk…"

"Talking is not what I have in mind M...why don't you try that on?"

"We need to put this away James."

"Are you avoiding this...us...are you regressing back to the way it was between us? Because that particular genie is never going back in the bottle M."

Bond puts his hands on her hips pulling her against him. M braces herself against him with her hands on his chest.

Bond kisses her and she kisses back but then pulls away again.

"Bond we need to put this away and make plans for what we will do in the next day or so. We will need to leave soon."

"M, stop worrying. It is a big country and they have a lot of border to patrol. Q and Tanner are all over this. I for one trust them and I really need to see you naked again.

"Bond! Hand me the food for the refrigerator please."

Bond and M put away all the food.

"I do trust them and although our diversion from watching Lord of the Rings was nice...I think we need to discuss this."

"M...no don't destroy this by defining it. You will over analyze everything and then ruin it. I don't want to be left panting and desperate in your wake."

"Bond...this is unprofessional and we can chalk it all up to mission passion...it is definitely not the first time for you."

Bond frowns, "why are you bringing this up now? You are trying to distance yourself from me now. Damn it M! I knew it! I knew it was too good to be true!"

Bond begins to pace in front of her.

"I get you...finally...where I've always wanted you...one on one...bloody well trapped in a rustic honeymoon cottage far away from civilization and you decide to become the queen of ice and numbers again. Fuck M...this is the greatest fantasy of my bloody lonely miserable life and now I am standing here yelling when all I want to do in bury my face in your wonderfully sexy breasts!"

"Don't be so melodramatic Bond. You knew I was not planning on...engaging with you but we did and we will not be able to discuss or let on that it happened. Can you understand that? I know that you usually relieve your mission pressure with that kind of behaviour but I...I am too old for you and I am your boss. This could mean both our job...it can't be risked."

Bond walks towards her...face like thunder. He grabs her shoulders and kiss her passionately. Then he pulls away holding her hips and looking down at her.

"I love you M...regardless of age or our jobs."

"Bond...I don't think.."

"M I am asking you not to over think this for once in your life...please. I will do anything...I promise won't tell a soul that we are lovers."

M looks hesitant...but his face is so sad and so beautiful. How can she crush him after what he is doing, and will do to keep her safe.

When Bond leans in to kiss her again she does not fight him...they kiss and they continue...enjoying making out in the kitchen.

M gives a little yelp as Bond tightens his hands on her hips and lifts her on to the counter bringing her closer to his face. Bond stands between her bare legs as Bond hikes her skirt up her thighs.

Clothing begins to hit the floor as they lose themselves in caresses and kisses.

M breaks away…"Bond...James," she pants. "Bed...NOW!"

"Yes ma'am."

Bond pulls her hard against him and circles his arms around her and lifts...carrying her to the bedroom...the rest of the clothing comes off in a flurry of hands, pants and moans.

They roll around for what seems like ages as Bond crawls down her body to taste her again.

"I don't think I will ever get enough of this M...you taste so good."

"Oh god, James...James!"

M's heart is pounding in her chest...her breath escaping in gasps of pleasure.

Bond trails kisses down her legs to her feet and back up to lavish time on her ample breasts. M cannot believe how much he is willing to give her before he takes pleasure for himself.

M pulls his mouth to hers as she cradles him between her legs. "Gods you're beautiful James."

"I was thinking the same about you...you are even more sexy than I ever imagined."

"I'm a post-menopausal dwarf…I know this won't last James but I want to thank you for making me feel wanted and loved again."

Bond hovers above her staring into her beautiful deep blue eyes. He traces her elegant brow down along her cheekbones to her graceful neck. M shivers from his touch.

"No wonder they flock to you James...you make them feel like they're the only woman in the world...so special."

"You think this is an act...M...this is me...I am not like this with the others...not even Vesper. You are the first woman I've ever made love to."

A tear slips out of one of M's eyes, he is serious...she is in a blissful state of shock. This beautiful dangerous man, here naked between her legs amazes her.

Bond gently rocks into M as she arches under him...they move and moan and kiss. Bond is very gentle enjoying their leisurely place as they make love for the second time today.

Bond feels the need to keep count...he has never made love before today.

Bond always knew it would be her...they trust and need each other so much. This relationship has evolved over years...since before her husband died.

This is not the first time M has made love...Bond knows this but it is telling that she is giving herself away in a place like this, after all that has happened to them over the years.

All he needed to do was get her to neutral ground alone...and it all worked out. Approaching her in her home...that always put her on the defensive.

They share more kisses as the pleasure builds. M spurs him on with her husky voice panting, "more...harder...yes...yes!"

M bites his ear lobe as they both get close. Bond kisses her deeply loving every second of this. The two lovers let their mutual climax roll over them. Bond collapses and buries his face in her neck...peppering kisses along her soft skin.

Bond rolls off her with a groan. He hates losing this connexion with her so he wraps her in his arms and pulls the blanket up around them.

They fall into a comfortable doze in each others arms.

M looks at her lover smiling...he holds on to her like he is afraid she will disappear. "James...I need to go to the bathroom...you will have to release me."

"Never M...I don't want you out of my sight."

"Well you have to let me out...now."

M climbs out of bed and makes her way to the bathroom. She laughs as she catches sight of the slip Bond bought for her and takes it with her to the bath.

Bond is now propped up against the headboard looking at her with a smile.

"I knew you would look amazing in that M...get back over here...I think you are inspiring me for round two."

"James...I need a proper nights sleep, not to mention this was round two today. I am an old woman and I need my sleep."

"Fine...get in here...I hope you don't mind if I snuggle you all night."

"I think I would enjoy that."

M climbs back into bed and Bond pulls her up against his body. There is a smaller telly in the bedroom so he clicks on the movie.

M starts to laugh.

"Well, someone interrupted me getting to see this movie...and I am not tired after our interlude. A fact that I am more than willing to prove to you M."

"Bond...you are incorrigible."

"Yes I am...where you're concerned. This is a little bit of heaven...being trapped here with you on the run. As long as those idiots don't find us...this will be the best vacation I have ever had."

"James is there no end to your flattery?"

"Where you're concerned love, no and no end to my savagery for Douglas Cameron. That man should be put down M."

"Why Bond? What will it serve but to prove any negative involvement in CIA issues that will lead to a horrible political mess and the end of my job."

Bond caresses her shoulder as they snuggle watching the movie. M eventually nods off and Bond just watches her sleep...the gentle rise and fall of her chest encased in her satin slip.

Bond's soul feels content, his body sated but willing for more. He imagines spending all his available time with M...if she will let him and that is the crux of the problem. M is stubborn and even if she eventually admits feelings for him...will she allow this to continue when and if they get home.

Thoughts like this swarm through his brain as he eventually nods off. To be woken early the morning to the sound of the mobile ringing.

Bond extricates himself from M's arms and gets the message. Felix has made contact and they are all on the move. Q wants them to leave by noon and head back into DC towards the embassy.

There is an email attachment of the news that broke to the Washington Post...the sex scandal.

Head of CIA handcuffed to his bed by Mata Hari.

It has come to the attention of the investigative body of the FBI and the Pentagon, that a woman was lured to his home with sexual intent after meetings in DC from a meeting of the head of SIS agents. It is understood that Mrs. Cameron was away for the weekend and eyewitnesses claim that Director Cameron invited the mystery woman for dinner at his home. Later that evening emergency vehicles were sent to assist an unconscious Cameron who was drugged and lashed to his bed in a compromising position. The CIA has yet to comment and this image was released of the woman that the FBI and CIA would like for questioning. The county from where Mati Hari comes from is unknown but there is a lot of chatter between the Prime Minister of Great Britain and the U.S. Embassy in London. Could the mystery woman belong to infamous MI6? Witnesses were unable to confirm from the photo given to investigators. The CIA and FBI were unavailable for comment and it is believed that the Pentagon will take over the lead on this case.

Bond showers and gets dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. New clothes that he purchased last evening. He wants to make M breakfast before he lets her read the news and they pack to leave.

It depresses him that they have to go...the honeymoon is over. Back to his real life and hopefully M wants him part of hers.

To be continued...