The second the words left Jaxx’s lips, the entirety of the council chamber erupted into mixed upheaval. Some cheered, some yelled disparaging remarks, but one thing was certain: everyone had an opinion.

Thurman thrust is hands into the air and tried to quiet down the room, but it seemed even his reasonable voice held no sway at this point.

Jaxx closed her eyes and pinched the bridge of her nose. All of this noise caused a terrible throb to start at the base of her ...