Rosette gave me my phone and I stared at it with a scowl. I took it, managing a small smile as I stood up, dragging my pants up.

“I got to take this,” I said, kissing her before I moved to my room.

I released a breath before I picked up the call.

“Father wants you back home,” he said as soon as I picked up, his voice cool and sounding like… Kade.

“Well, hello to you too, brother,” I grumbled, sitting at the edge of the bed.

“I thought that wasn't necessary seeing as you left without so much as a word.” Now he sounded bitter.

I ran my...