First Strike

The prairie lodge had two virtues - it was quiet and had an excellent golf course nearby. Outsiders thought the point of the trip was visiting national landmarks and airbases, insiders knew it was about taking some time off. The job might be 247 - but if you are the boss you will find a way. So when Agent Ortega knocked twice and uncharacteristically let herself in without waiting for an answer, the president knew before she spoke that the quiet was over."Sir. We've lost secure comms with the…