Wow. Can't believe I'm upto Chapter 10 already. How did that happen. Glad people are still reading xxx

Chapter 10

They arrived back in London at 10pm. It was too late to head to MI5 so they went straight to M's house. James pulled up in the driveway and got their bags out of the car. M walked upto the front door and turned the key in the lock. She stood aside to let James in before her and he walked straight through to her bedroom and placed the bags on the floor. When he came back out he found M sitting on her favourite chair, looking as though she was ready to fall apart. The sight of her looking so scared made his stomach knot. He walked over to her and took a seat on the coffee table opposite her.

"I'll keep you safe Barbara." He whispered. Taking hold of her hand.

"I know you will. I never doubted that."

"But I did."

"Well don't. Just do your job. That's all I ever ask of you."

"We should get some sleep. I'll phone Tanner and let him know we made it back in one piece. You go and get ready for bed."

"Will you be joining me."

"What do you think. I already told you. I'll stay by your side as much as I possibly can."

She went to stand up and let out a small gasp and James had his arm around her shoulder in seconds.

"Are you alright."

"I'm fine. Don't worry. I just stood up too quickly. My side still hurts occasionally."

"Go on. Go get ready for bed. I'll be in shortly." James smiled.

She gave him a warm kiss before heading to bed. James took a seat on the sofa and dialled Bill's number. He waited a few minutes before Bill finally answered.

"Bond, is that you."

"Evening Tanner."

"When did you get back."

"About 2o minutes ago."

"Is she okay."

"M's fine. You know how she is. Likes to pretend eveythings fine."

"The reason I told to to head back."

"Oh yes. I was curious. Who the hell is it Tanner. Silva's dead. Who else could possibly want M. We killed all his men."

"Yes, his men but a woman by the name of Luna Diablo has been in contact and made threats on M's life and yours. She knows you killed Silva."

"Who the hell is she."

"Are you sitting down."

"Bill just tell me."

"His Daughter."

There was silence on the other end of the phone and Bill began to wonder if James had heard him.

"Bond, are you still there."

"Yeah, I'm still here. His Daughter. I wasn't even aware he had one."

"A secret love child. Luna's Mother Remy Diablo and Silva spent a few months together back in the late 80's. He took off after she found out she was pregnant. Luna tracked him down about 5 years ago and she's been around ever since. She was told of her Father's death a few days ago. She did some digging and found out about his attack on you and M. Now that you've killed her Father, she…"

"She wants her revenge on us."

"I know this is the last thing M needs right now."

"Can't be helped I guess."

"Where have you two been anyway. I gathered Scotland when we finally tracked your phone but.."

"Highlands. My home. She needed somewhere quiet to recouperate."

"Is she recovered."

"She's getting there. She still has some pain but she's okay."

"I'm glad. MI5 wouldn't be the same wthout her. We'll expect you in here, 9am tomorrow morning."

"9am. Night Tanner."

James hung up the phone and made his wat into the bedroom. He looked over at M who was sleeping soundly. He took of his clothes and climbed into bed beside her and gave her a small kiss on her forehead.

"I give you my word darling. On my life, I won't let anyone near you. Sleep well beautiful lady." He whispered into her ear.

M pretended to she hadn't heard the sweet words he spoke to her. She felt him move further into her and put his arm around her waist, pulling her close to him. In his arms she knew she's be safe.

To Be Continued….