"Ma'am," the officer said sternly. "You destroyed a lock and illegally entered a secured property with clear warning signs. The only person leaving in handcuffs today is you."
As the officers escorted a stunned, defeated Patricia to the back of the cruiser, Marcus leaned against his heavy oak gate. From the other side of the wood, Maximus let out a low, victorious honk. Marcus smiled. The sanctuary was safe once more.
Would you like to explore a follow-up scene where the rest of the neighborhood finds out about the security footage?