Ebony's POV

"What did you say?" Jacob asked, shocked. Keith looked at me with a worried expression. I was sure he was concerned about me telling Jacob about the Council because he seemed close to them, but I felt this was the right thing to do.

"Abby told us the Royal Council will turn on us and support Alissa. She said they want power and control, and the only way to stop them is by getting rid of the Royal Council," I finished.

"You mean kill them," Jacob ...