Calienne's voice had a slight edge to it now.
"If that were the case, the woman still had plenty of chances to go to the authorities."
Quinlan's gaze didn't waver as he responded.
"Does it look like this woman was ever allowed to exercise such freedom? Husbands can be controlling. Criminal husbands, even more so. It is entirely plausible she was chained to a basement for decades, long before the duke ever imprisoned her."
The words made the air in the banquet hall feel heavier. Not only was this man questioning the royal family's and the whole nation's justice, but he seemed to be more than happy to start an argument with the princess.
