Chapter 26

Ethan's POV When my phone rang and my father's name flashed on the screen, I gritted my teeth. I quickly swiped to answer, trying to sound composed. "Dad." Lawrence Sterling's voice boomed from the speaker, making me wince. "Ethan! What the hell are you doing, bringing shame to the Northstream Pack every single day? Can't that mate of yours behave herself? If Scarlett can't control herself, divorce her and kick her out of our territory!" I stood there stunned, my brain scrambling to catch up. "Dad, what happened?" "You have the nerve to ask? Go check online, you self-appointed outlaw! But I'm warning you, if Northstream's reputation takes a hit because of this, you can consider yourself banished from this pack! The Sutton family will be stripped of their rank too—they don't deserve to be my betas." The call ended abruptly. Beside me, Scarlett lowered her phone, face pale. Clearly, she'd received similar treatment from her father. "What's going on?" I asked, anxiety clawing at my chest.