Leona lounged in the Commissioner's inner office. She had been waiting since before dawn. Her meeting was set for 9 AM but she had been sneaked in early before watchful eyes and keen ears knew she was there. There was a bustle in the outer office. Two uniformed men entered.
One was older, still visibly fit but filling his uniform with the chubby baggage caused by years of politics: moderate alcohol, fine food and deskbound forbearance of popularly elected fools. He wore the epaulette stars of the Commissioner for Game Parks and Zoological Resources.
The second man drew Leona's instant respect. Ramrod tall and lithe, even his shapeless standard uniform couldn't hide the muscular power sleekly covering his angular frame. His magenta ebony complexion, high cheek-bones and long limbs said Maasai warrior. His easy smile and manner said 'professional elite'. One shoulder patch held the flag of Kenya: three bands of color emblazoned with crossed spears and indigenous shield. The other shoulder patch showed crossed elephant tusks arching a deadly lion paw with extended claws; it was underwritten with 'KAR APU'.
The Kenyan Africa Rifles were formed a century ago by the British colonials. From the start, they were recruited and trained to shield their friends and chastise their enemies. Deep mutual respect between the KAR and colonial administrations kept the KAR loyal and well provisioned. At independence, the new government demanded the loyalty of all citizens and officials. It prudently requested the KAR for theirs. In exchange for pledges of autonomy to recruit and train only the best, the officers and men of the KAR swore an oath to defend the new nation. Mutual fear and respect kept the pact secure.
When ivory and rhino horn poaching became incredibly lucrative, it inevitably corrupted the politicians and emboldened the well-armed poaching gangs. The only possible counter-force was the KAR. Thus was established the KAR's response, elite striker teams within its Anti-Poaching Unit, the APU.
Captain Sankale brightly greeted Leona and shook her hand. At the touch, Leona's heart skipped a beat; the missing beat reflected in her clitoris. Her exhaustive carnal training under the tutelage of TWS Chiefs usually kept a tight grasp on her passions. She knew her job. But her deportment faltered in the presence of this remarkable alpha male. Leona stared starry-eyed without speaking.
The Commissioner coughed, breaking the spell. Sankale smirked and offered a gentleman's hand guiding Leona to her chair. The three sat in the office's casual side-setting. Chai tea was served from a vacuum canister. The Commissioner reviewed the mission parameters and objectives.
Poaching was decimating the elephant and rhino herds in Kenya. Raw ivory and rhino horn was in huge demand in eastern and southeastern Asia, home to a third of the world's human population. The decorative uses of ivory and the purported sexual potency of powdered rhino horn garnered profits rivaling those of illegal drugs. But where drugs were manufactured at many places around the world, East and Southern Africa were near monopolies on the supply of elephant ivory and rhino horn.
"You need to understand that we cannot simply arrest or assassinate the ring leader of the whole poaching network. Not only is he surrounded by armed body guards but he has bought powerful friends within the government. We don't want a gunfight with collateral damage or a political scandal.
"We want to 'detain' Maina Gathau surreptitiously and extract useful information on his network of poachers and politicians. We will deal quietly with those bad actors in our own good time and in our own unique ways. Poaching will diminish as the players melt away, one by one.
"The 'Elephant', that's Maina's nickname, is a Safari Rally booster and fan. Your opportunity is this weekend. Get him isolated from his bodyguards and Captain Sankale and his team will take care of things. Can you do that?"
Leona confidently affirmed her ability to complete the mission. Hands were shaken all around. Leona's clit buzzed again when she touched Captain Sankale.
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Leona stretched her long chocolate legs out in front of her. She was lazed back in an entry lounge sofa of the Utali Hotel. She perused the crowd. Nairobi was always crowded but now during the East African Safari Rally, the place was literally packed. Rally drivers, team owners, mechanics, support personal of all types, tourists, rally enthusiasts and news reporters were everywhere. Money flooded every hotel and bar. The cash registers sopped it up. Then, of course, there was the informal economy: the curio dealers and prostitutes. They provided the cover for Leona and Kagema, her TWS Field Operative team mate. Leona could both blend in and stand out. Her natural beauty outclassed every other woman in the room. She could easily snare any male in the city. But her particular quarry was the 'Elephant', Maina Gathau.
A commotion on the sidewalk spilled inside. A huge man, fat and laughing, sloshed into the lobby. He was submerged in a sea of flashbulbs, reporters and prostitutes. Maina Gathau had made his customary gaudy entrance.
"Gathau, how do you think your team will fare in the rally leg tomorrow?"
"They will win that one, just as they won today!"
"The competition is very tough and they won't go down easily."
"Fuck the competition! We are the BEST!"
The tittering mass stumbled towards the bar. As the 'herd' stumbled past Leona, Gathau's face lost some of its joviality as he caught her eye...and her glowing face ringed by a perfect coiffure, the generous cleavage exposed atop the fashionable strapless dress, the tight waist flaring to luxurious hips and the long smooth legs terminating at her polished stiletto heels. The crowd carried him forward but his head swiveled as he moved, staring at this priceless image of cock stiffening grandeur. He seated himself where he could look past his sycophants and scan her lust-building splendor at will.
Leona noted the Elephant's attention and prepared to execute stage two. Her teammate, Kagema, dressed as a hotel waiter, brought her another drink, and 'accidently' spilled it on her lap. Leona jumped up screeching.
"You bloody oaf! You've ruined my dress!"
Everyone looked at the scene, including Gathau, who came to her 'rescue'. Gathau had not become who he was without knowing when to pounce for the kill after stalking the prey.
Gathau shoved Kagema out of the way. Kagema melded into the gathering throng of bystanders as Gathau peered sympathetically at Leona.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm okay...NO...not really. My dress is stained. It's very costly and I can't afford to just throw it away. I need to clean it up quickly."