Ebony's POV

I stood frozen in place when Alissa left. I was shocked that she said all of those things to me. I had no idea she was upset that I had decided to become Queen. No idea that she felt that Jacob had forgotten all about her since finding me. I couldn't help but feel bad for her. Alissa's life was perfect until I came along.

Deep down, I knew I wasn't to blame for how everything turned out. Alice decided to make the decisions that got her in trouble with the Royal Council. Most of ...