Viola's Risk (The Twin Destinies Saga Book 2) by Cheryl Davis Page A

wrong and acted on it,”
Cora said, lifting her chin in defiance. “Maybe you should listen to someone
who knows her better than you do before you go putting plans into action that
affect her.”
    “You do not talk to me like that young lady,” Thomas’ voice
boomed.
    “Excuse me? You do not talk to us that way. You need us, not
the other way around. We could walk away from here with our mates and you would
be screwed, so I suggest you stop acting all high and mighty and show us some
respect. We’ve done nothing but suffer since you sent us to live with Patrick
and Anna. We’ve done our best to do everything you’ve asked of us, and all you
do is treat us like children. I’m sick of it,” Viola said, lying Dominic down
on the ground as gently as she could and standing to square off with their
father.
    “You are children,” he bit out in response.
    “No, we are the ones expected to save the world, so give us
credit for having the intelligence to do so.” Viola responded. “If you can’t do
that, then I’m leaving. I’m tired of being in the dark when everyone else gets
to know what’s going on. I am not stupid, and I can handle a lot more than you
give me credit for.”
    “You are not going anywhere but back home to rest and then
begin your training,” Thomas said, pointing his finger at Viola.
    Viola laughed at him as she glanced over at Liam and Cora.
“Hey Sis, what do you think? Have you had enough yet?”
    “Yeah, it’s pretty old,” Cora responded with a smirk. She
knew her sister was bluffing, but agreed that the way they were being treated
had to change.
    “Liam, take Dominic and get him to his room at the house
until he wakes up. Cora and Viola, you will come with your mother and I to the
house where we will have a discussion about all of this,” Thomas ordered.
    “Nope. Not gonna happen,” Viola said and moved to block Liam
from getting to Dominic.
    “That is exactly what is going to happen, Viola. Do not push
me,” Thomas ground out.
    “Do not push you? Whatever. Don’t push me. When I said I’ve
had enough, I meant it. You may be the one in charge of this side of the war,
but you do not control me. I am not one of your soldiers whose strings you get
to pull. If you want my help, then I suggest you start treating me with the
respect that I deserve. You treat Cora a hell of a lot better than you treat me,”
Viola said, staring their father down.
    Angelica walked up and stood beside Thomas. She looked
around at the tense faces and when she opened her mouth to ask what was going
on, Cora shook her head at her.
    “You do not tell me what to do. I am your father and you
will show me that respect,” Thomas demanded, not giving an inch.
    “Some father! You sent your twin daughters to live with a
couple that did nothing but abuse them their entire lives, and not once have
you apologized or tried to get to know us. The only thing you’ve focused on is
our training and winning this stupid war. We didn’t ask for this. You dumped
this in our laps. As far as I’m concerned, you can take it and shove it,
because unless you start treating us better, I’m done,” Viola yelled at him,
her anger getting the best of her.
    “We should move this discussion back to the house,” Angelica
said in a gentle voice trying to defuse the situation. “That will give you both
the chance to calm down and talk more rationally rather than with your
emotions.”
    “No. I am not going anywhere with you people, and neither is
Dominic, until I am promised things will change. I am sick of having things
dictated to me. First Patrick and Anna, and now the two of you. No more,” Viola
shouted.
    Thomas opened his mouth to respond when Angelica put her
hand up to silence him. “I agree with our daughters. You have been a dictator
to them instead of a father. I’ve told you this in private, and now I’m telling
you in front of them. It has to stop. You are asking them to sacrifice
everything and put their