Murmurs rippled across the courtroom. Leonard shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his bravado slipping away. His lawyer scrambled to recover, but the judge silenced him with a look.

“Thank you for sharing that, Isla,” Judge Dawson said gently. “I know it’s hard, but you’re very brave.”

Isla nodded, a small smile tugging at the corners of her mouth as Moose leaned against her. The presence of her loyal companion seemed to lend her strength.