A Firm Stand
Isabella moved between him and me, holding a baseball bat tightly in her hands. ‘You need to leave, Leo!
‘ she yelled, her voice carrying both a tremble and undeniable strength. Her stance was enough to halt him momentarily; the threat was real, and she was ready to face him down.
The spectators caught up in the turmoil, silent witnesses to an unplanned showdown, looked on in shock.