_Kael's POV_
I had barely pulled onto the road when my phone buzzed in the passenger seat. I grabbed it, eyes flicking from the screen to the highway ahead.
It was my father.
I sighed. The timing couldn’t have been worse. I stared at the screen for a moment, reluctant to answer. But I couldn’t ignore him.
"Pick up," Valric growled. "It might be important."
I hit the answer button. "Yes, Father?"
"Kael," his voice was tense, almost breathless. "Where are you?"
My fingers tightened on the steering wheel. "Just handling some business."
"What kind of business?"
"It’s pack-related," I lied. "Nothing to worry about."
There was a pause. Then, his voice dropped into something darker.
"You need to come back. Right now."
My pulse kicked. "What happened?"
"It’s Roxanne. Something is wro
