"Duchess Thorne," Master Marcus Wilkerson called as the courtroom began to fill again after the recess. "Given the circumstances, you're free to leave these proceedings if you wish. Your inheritance matters are settled, though we'll be continuing our investigation into the abuse you suffered."
I straightened in my seat, feeling Alaric's reassuring presence beside me. Finally, after years of torment and months of legal battles, it was over. I had won my freedom and reclaimed what was rightfully mine.
"And what about Lady Beatrix and Clara?" I asked, unable to keep the edge from my voice. These women had made my life hell for years. I needed to know they wouldn't escape consequences.
