August's POV

When I saw my father's name on the screen, I considered ignoring the call. But given the circumstances, I couldn't. Diana was in the hospital, Isabelle had become enemy number one, and I needed to talk to him, even if only to find out whether something had happened or if he was planning to do something.

I answered reluctantly, already bracing myself for another argument.

"August."

"Where's your brother?"

There was no good morning. No introduction. Straight to the point, as