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Operation Trojan Horse Part 5
The captain sat at his desk, deep in thought. The dice had been thrown and there was no going back now. So many variables beyond his control. So many things that could potentially go wrong. Horribly wrong. It was a dangerous game he was playing. Gambling with his own life. If the source of the information leak were traced back to him, his lifetime would be reduced to hours, each one spent in excruciating pain.
He had built up his network of moles, spies and informers over many years. He knew the strengths and weaknesses of each man. Indeed, he had gambled on this knowledge before and had been vindicated each time. The chain was long enough, but all it would take is one weak link.
Ultimately, the gamble was like a double edged sword. The only thing more dangerous than wielding it would have been to leave it. Madness would have eaten away at his mind until he had either taken his own life or become a lifetime resident of some lunatic asylum.
His musings were interrupted by a knock at the door……
Sitting up straight, the captain regained his composure. “Come in.”
A junior officer walked in. “Its done sir.”
“Good.” He thought for a moment….”Ensign, do you have a wife, children?”
“I’m married sir, but no children.”
“Go home ensign. Shes probably waiting for you. Enjoy your life. You never know when it might end.”
The ensign knew something was wrong. The captain usually never spoke like this. But he knew better then to ask. “Yes sir.”
The door closed, leaving the captain in solitude once more. He felt his heart beat heavily inside his chest. All he could do now was wait.
