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

not present.
    “We left him with Thomas so that they can organize the
mission for tomorrow,” Dominic told him.
    “Tomorrow? Why so soon?” Liam asked, shocked.
    “Because if we push it out further, then Anna will catch on
that Dominic’s working with us and she won’t take the bait,” Viola said.
    Cora nodded her head. “Anna’s not one for patience, thinking
things through and acting based on organized plans. She sees an opportunity and
takes it. They’re right, Dominic’s supposed to be back in the morning. When he
doesn’t return, she’ll be a little suspicious until he calls and tells her he
was on his way back and spotted us and decided to tail us instead. It makes
sense.”
    “I’d better go help put everything together,” Liam said as
he leaned over and kissed Cora with all of the love he felt for her.
    Viola looked over at Dominic, awkwardness building between
them at the couple’s public display of affection.
    When the two broke apart, Liam headed for the door and
Dominic cleared his throat. “Do you mind if I come with you?”
    “Sure, we could use the help. It’s going to be all hands on
deck for this,” Liam said as Dominic joined him and they moved out of the room.
    Once the door was closed behind the guys, Cora started in on
Viola.
    “So, you need to dish dear sister. Is he a good kisser?”
Cora asked, mocking Viola’s question about Liam.
    “I don’t know,” Viola said, looking troubled.
    “The two of you haven’t kissed?” Cora asked, moving over and
sitting back in the chair that she’d been in before moving to Liam’s side.
    “No. He hasn’t tried. I don’t understand why either,” Viola
said, feeling frustrated.
    “Give him time. It’s been kinda crazy around here since he
got here. Although I can’t say I’ve forgiven him for kidnapping you, I do
understand why he did it, but we were all terrified for you,” Cora told her
twin in an honest voice.
    “I know sis. I hope one day you can forgive him,” Viola told
her with a sigh.
    “I’m sure I will. Let’s see how all of this plays out before
worrying about that. So, did I hear you right when you said we’re going
shopping tomorrow?” Cora asked and grinned wide.
    “Yeah, I guess we don’t have enough stuff for dear old mom
or it’s not good enough for her. I don’t know which and really don’t care. A
little retail therapy would be awesome before we have to go head to head with
Anna,” Viola said with a grin.
    “You know it!” Cora said and they both broke out in
laughter.
    “New shoes,” Viola groaned, happy at the thought.
    “Clothes,” Cora replied.
    “It’s been too long,” Viola told Cora, who nodded her
agreement.
    “Way, way too long. I wonder if Mom knows just what she’s in
for during this trip tomorrow?” Cora asked, a wicked glint in her eyes.
    “I’m sure she’ll find out soon enough,” Viola said and
grinned widely.
    The girls settled down for a session of girl time as they
waited for their mates to return. Dinner would be served in a little while and
so they spent a good part of the time getting each other ready.

Chapter Twelve
     
    Dominic felt weird joining the family for dinner. The last
time he’d had a family dinner was when he was nine years old, before Anna had
entered his life, destroying everything.
    As everyone chatted, as if they weren’t going on a critical
mission the next day, he ate quietly and looked over at his beautiful Viola as
often as he could without drawing attention. He wondered how in the world he’d
gotten so lucky to have her for a mate.
    She was having an animated conversation with Angelica and
Cora about where they’d be shopping and what they’d be buying the next day.
    “I think we should start with a trip to the salon,” Angelica
suggested and beamed when both girls squealed with excitement.
    Sage rolled his eyes at the girls and Liam groaned out loud.
Thomas just sat back and observed the scene that was playing out in front of
him. It