Camilla’s POV
The next day came faster than my nerves could handle. It was the day we were due back in court. Yesterday had been long and exhausting, and all I wanted was to sleep through this one—but I couldn’t. Not when justice was finally within reach.
At exactly 9:50 AM, we entered the chamber. Like last time, the court was set to begin at ten. I froze for a moment when I saw the crowd. The room was packed—most seat filled, the air heavy with murmurs and tension. Twice as many faces as before. Twice the pressure clawing at my chest.
The herald led Malakai, Barrister Louie, and me to our seats in the front-left row. Elani and Ruben sat behind us, insisting on being here for moral support. Heaven had stayed back to care for Cora and her baby, who’d just been discharged and were now in
