"My father claims all he did was remind the royal covens of their duty to the magical community," I said, my gaze sweeping the room. At least everyone was listening to me. That was a step in the right direction. "I don't believe him. He did or said something to get the covens to side with him, but I don't know what."

"Knowing your father, he probably blackmailed them," Sabella said under her breath.

"You're probably right," I said.

Sabella's eyes ...