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 ...