KEIRA 

Goosebumps peppered my skin as I looked at Clint, my eyes wide with shock and fear after hearing that I would need to testify in court. I felt overwhelmed, and mostly terrified with the idea of facing my step-brother in such a public and confrontational setting.

"Keira," Papa sighed as he took my hand in his. "You can't just say no. You need to do this."

I shook my head vigorously. "I said no." 

"It will be okay, Keira," Clint said, trying to reassure me. "You need to testify, ...