CAELLUM’S POV

I had to cut her loose.

Things were turning for the worse and the last thing I needed was to have her here when it all went down. As much as I hated her, I couldn’t bear to have her get hurt.

Not under my care.

“The Japanese have killed more of our men in Moscow.” Matteo reported, “It’s clear that they are looking to war with us.”

Those Godforsaken bastards. “Have all of our properties in Japan under tight security. Tell the men they must be ready in case of any sudden attack.”

“Sure sir.” Matteo said, and I returned to my job, feeling the pressure weighing...