_Kael's POV_
I stood by the window, watching the clouds roll in. The sky was gray and heavy with the promise of rain. It matched my mood perfectly. My hands clenched into fists at my sides, and I forced myself to breathe slowly. I couldn't let my anger take over. Not yet.
"You're too quiet," Valric, my wolf, growled inside me. "You hate her. Just say it. Just end it."
"Not yet," I muttered under my breath. "I need to be smart about this."
Valric snarled but didn't argue further. He knew I was right. Bursting out in rage wouldn't do anything. Not with someone like Roxanne. She was careful and manipulative. Always playing the sweet and perfect girl.
But I knew better now.
I picked up my phone and called her. My voice was calm. "Hey, Roxanne. Are you free today? I thought we could talk
