Killian's POV

"What?!" Xavier and Jeff spat in unison, shock written on their faces.

Ronan, on the other hand, simply gasped with his eyes widened in disbelief.

"Are you sure?" I questioned sternly, my eyes fixed on the messenger. "You know you could be executed for spreading false information. Are you sure the plague has stopped?"

"Ugh.. that's impossible" Valerie chipped in, her words dripping with sarcasm. "You and I both know that only a witch can stop this plague. Pin your hope on the fool's information and watch your pack crumble before your very eyes."

"Shut up, Valerie. I wasn't talking to you" I snapped, returning my gaze to...