Caelum's POVThe second the signal cut out, I knew.“Boss, they’ve disappeared,” Kent’s voice crackled in my earpiece. "Wire's dead, tracker's dead. Jammer somewhere inside."I was halfway there before he stopped talking. Drew my weapon, moved toward the factory gate."Caelum, wait!" Kent grabbed my arm. "It's a trap. He’s going to make you charge and –”"I don't care." I shook him off. "Celine's in there. That's all that matters.""If you go in alone—""Now go with me or stay here. Your choice."Ryker appeared at my side. "I'm with you, boss."Kent swore, but he went into position. "Fine. But we do this smart. East entrance, approach from the side, hug the machinery."We were moving fast, low to the ground, weapons up. Only one second that I'm in here with Dante is a second too long. Every second they were risking her while I was standing out here, useless.Gunfire erupted inside the factory.I ran.Forget strategy, forget planning. I bolted through the east doors, Ryker and Kent at
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