Toby:
The judge's gavel cracked like thunder, signaling the end of the day. I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding, leaning back in my chair and stretching my legs out. It had been a long, brutal day in court, but we were making progress. Stanley's smug mask had finally started to slip.
"Court is adjourned until tomorrow morning at nine," the judge said, and the tension in the room slowly began to unravel.
I glanced at Sophia, who was carefully gathering her things. She looked tired, her movements deliberate and slow. Wit was already hovering at her side, his hand on her back, his protective instincts dialed up to a hundred.
"You okay, Soph?" I asked, keeping my voice low as I stood.
She looked up, offering a small smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.
"Yeah, just read
