"That's why I signed on." Caine wasn't good at feelings, and preferred to leave the bonding there.
At least until Liriael inquired after Jupiter. Caine shifted his shoulders uncomfortably. "I don't know. Titus Abraxas wants her dead. His sister might. If something happens to Jupiter, the estate could revert to one of them, now that their brother is gone. She has the Aegis and Stinger to look after her, but I don't like being away for so long."