Dmitry Lloyd

Control. That's exactly what Lane felt throughout her time in the squad. The new environment wasn't just unsettling—it was frightening. Especially under the leadership of General Dmitry Lloyd, who made it clear from the first glance that he didn't like her.
Lane tried to focus on her work. Boris had recently joined their case, and things could have gone faster... if not for Dmitry's obvious mistrust.
“We need to tell Boris about the find,” she said quietly.
Dmitry turned around abruptly.
— Have you become close to him?

• This is my job.
  He stepped closer, driving her between himself and the shelf.
  — Your job is to translate symbols. Nothing more.
  His voice was quiet, but searing. Lane tried to object, but he interrupted:
• He's too interested in you. And I don't like it.
  There was more than just distrust in those words.
  "Don't hand over the find to Boris. Everything goes through me. That's an order."
  She just nodded.
  From then on, Dmitry controlled her every step: he checked translations, attended meetings, leaving her no freedom.
  In Romanov's mansion, everything became even more obvious.
  Boris approached Lane with tea, but Dmitry immediately intervened:
• Boris, they are waiting for you.
  When he left, Dmitry looked coldly at the girl.
• Don't accept anything from him.
• It's just tea!
  He leaned closer.
  "You don't understand who you're dealing with. But I do."
  Pause.
• And I don't like the way he looks at you. As if you're already his.
  Main characters: Dmitry Lloyd – the squad's general. Lane Hill – the squad's cryptographer; before the apocalypse, she was a world-famous singer and plans to return to the stage after it ends. She has a headstrong personality.
  Minor characters: Ian Hill – Lane Hill's older brother, Dimitri Lloyd's best friend, dating Anna Lloyd. Anna Lloyd – Dimitri Lloyd's younger sister, Lane Hill's friend, dating Ian Hill.