Okay so I just have to say that I am really loving all the Bond/M fics that are suddenly appearing on here now. All I can say is it's about time, yaaaay xxxx

Chapter 11

M woke the next morning to the strong smell of coffee and toast. She got up and quickly jumped in the shower and put on her black dress suit. She applied some makeup but nothing to grand, just enough to cover up her lack of sleep. She walked into the kitchen to find James pouring her a large coffee. As soon as he saw her, he stopped what he was doing and walked over to her to pull her in for a kiss. She had to admit she's missed this sort of thing first thing in the morning. Her Husband had stopped showing displays of affection years before his death and having James take such care and consideration in making her feel loved filled her heart.

"Morning beautiful."

"Beautiful. I don't feel as such this morning."

"Well you are. Don't ever forget that. Here I made you some toast and coffee." He said walking back to the counter.

"I'm not really that hungry to be honest."

"You need to eat something. You need your strength for today."

M saw a glimpse of worry cross his face as he sat down beside her at the table.

"What did Tanner tell you last night."

"Oh that."

"Don't lie to me or spare my feelings. Give it to me straight."

"Did you know that Silva had a Daughter."

"What. No ofcourse not. There was no record of it."

"Her names Luna. Luna Diablo. She was a result of an affair he had with her Mother years ago. She got in touch with him about 5 years ago, according to Bill. She was told of her Father's death a few days ago and she was pretty upset, which is understandable."

"One would assume she was unfamiliar with her Father's career."

"Well we're not sure but when she found out about you and I and that her Father had tried to kill you. Well you'd have to assume she has some knowledge."

"So now she wants me dead too."

"Both of us. It's not just you this time. I am going to do everything in my power to keep us safe. You're my life now and I'll be damned if I'm loosing it."

M grazed his cheek with her hand and looked at him with such love in her eyes.

"You know these last few weeks have been amazing. I didn't think it was possible to love someone this much. I don't think I ever loved my Husband in quite the same way as I do for you. Seeing you care so much for me, willing to die for me. Oh, how I wish I were about 20 years younger then we could have quit this life, moved away somewhere quiet. Then I could have given you that home I know you so desire and a chance at fatherhood."

"I already told you. That stuff isn't important to me. As long as I have you then that's all I care about. I think it's time we were making a move. Bill wants us in for 9am."

"Oh he does, does he. Come on then. We'd better not keep Mr Tanner waiting." She smiled.

They arrived at MI6 30 minutes later. James and M walked into her office to find Bill Tanner and Eve Moneypenny waiting for them. When Bill saw M standing before him, he had never been so pleased to see the woman he had once nicknamed Evil Queen of Numbers.

"Ma'am. You have no idea how good it is to have you back."

"Thank you Tanner. Are you well."

"Very Ma'am."

"Miss Moneypenny. How are you settling in."

"It's fine. Starting to feel like home. We're very glad to have you back M. You too Bond."

"Nice to see we were missed M". James smirked.

They all took a seat around the briefing table as Bill began to fill them in about Luna.

"Last week we received a package addressed to you. We were unsure of it's contends as it was marked "For M's Eyes Only". We took the package down to Q , who inspected it and there was a small handmade bomb inside." Bill stated.

"How the hell did a bomb get passed security." M asked.

"Bloody incompetance more than anything. A new security guard. He was still training".

"That's hardly a bloody good excuse Bill. After everything that happened to M. They should be extra vigilant."

"Yes Bond I know. The guard has been repremanded."

"Anything else." M asked softly, clutching James hand under the table.

"There was a note sent several days later. She used the same tag line as her Father."

"You will pay for your sins." James said.

"Yes."

"Ma'am the most important thing right now is to keep you safe, both of you. It isn't just you she want now. Bond is on her list aswell." Eve stated

"She will come for you both." Bill said.

"Then let her come. I will not be herded up like live stock. I won't."

M got up from her seat and marched out of the office. The room fell silent and James gave a small smile to Moneypenny and Tanner.

"She's had a rough few weeks. Just give her a few moments to calm herself."

"I'll head downstairs and see if Q has managed to get a trace on Luna." Eve said.

"Yes and I'll get extra security rounded up. You two are going to need a lot of protection."

"Is that really necessary Bill. I do after all have double 0 status. I'm quite capable of protecting us."

"A little extra help wouldn't go a miss." Bill smiled.

Bill and Eve both got up and headed for the door as M walked back inside. She gave them a small smile of apology as they closed the door behind them. She gave a small sigh a James walked over to her and gathered her in his arms.

"Don't worry Barbara. It's all going to be alright."

"I hope so James. I really hope so."

To Be Continued…