Chapter 65. We’re All Monsters

AXEL

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 hair through my hair, frustrated. “Look, I’m sorry. It just… I didn’t plan to leave.”

There was a pause on his end. Then in a quiet voice, he asked, “How is she?”

I don’t know why, but his asking about her filled my mouth with a bitter taste.

“Fine,” I answered, my voice clipped.

Another longer pause. “What’s with your tone? I was just asking about her.”

I sighed, falling backw