The Scoundrel's Daughters

Opposite directions

Rene

The journey of the to the capital took us a month as usual. Honestly, I had no pleasant memories of this road... I looked over the other seat of the carriage. My daughter was sitting there looking like her sister and her maid sleeping, resting her head against Tanya's shoulder.

- Dear... Are you sure this is a good idea? - I have asked in a really low voice and Tanya nodded.

-We need to find out why they wanted Dina so badly. While they think they have her, and and they are chasing my shadows, we have time for that. - despite having her sister's eyes now, Tanya's sparkle was there. Sometimes my baby girl scared me with her maturity and calculated behavior, but then I remembered who her father is. Behind her dark eyes, in moments like this, I always found Dmitry and felt safe.

- Where is your sister? - I asked. Tanya motioned to keep quiet and looked around. She glanced out of the window, then said in a worried voice, that Dina would make.

- I don't know... We got separated and she disappeared... - her eyed got diverted at the sleeping maid and she winked twice. I nodded understanding that someone was probably listening to us now.

- Please don't cry my angel! Everything will be fine! - I said and we heard a loud noise from outside. Our carriage stopped and the knights escorting us greeted from afar the royal tropes. Somewhere within their lines, there were my husband and nephew. "Dina" got up and opened the carriage door. She sprinted towards them. Many knights ran after her and before they caught her, Tanya shouted.

- FINLEY! - a knight immediately covered her mouth and pushed her back into the carriage.

- STAY PUT! - he roared and Dina spit on his face. He groaned in frustration and hit the carriage, before he left and our carriage moved again.

- Why did you do that?! - I asked and Tanya's voice echoed in my mind.

- * He must've heard Dina... They need to know that we are being taken, but I couldn't contact Fin in such a short time. * - Dina woke up and stared at us in confusion.

- What happened my ladies? - I smiled and caressed her face after Tanya nodded that it was safe. I was so proud of Dina, she acted perfectly according to her role although I didn't understand why Tanya brought her along.

* Why did you bring your sister along? *- I asked and Tanya's eyes got fixated at me while she answered through our minds.

* If Hell breaks out, she is the safest by our sides, in Fin and Daddy's absence. *- I've nodded in agreement, even if I hated the thought that both of my babies were exposed to danger, Tanya was right. I was ready to unleash all the power I had in me, even steal other's to protect them. If I had to burn the world to ashes, or die, I'd gladly do it for my family. Soon the capital appeared in the horizon and Tanya sighed.

- The time has come. - we were taken into the palace through secret ways and passages. When I finally realized what was going on, we were already in shackles in front of my Uncle. With his disgusting face he grinned at us and I took a glance at my daughters, only to realize what a talented actresses I've raised. Dina in Diana's maid appearance had her head down almost touching the ground and shaking in fear as a maid should, while Tanya, looking like Dina had her back straight, but kept her eyes on the floor, as her sister would.

- Rene... Long time no see... But where is your own daughter? I wanted to have a look at the child you bore for Duke Rankin. Hopefully she got the Duke's appearances instead of yours. - My blood boiled and I wanted to strangle him there when I heard Tanya's voice.

*I know mommy... But let's destroy him slowly... * - I forced myself not to smile at her comment.

-Tatjana hid somewhere in fear of the sudden accusations. - I said loud and clear. When Isaac laughed.

- Such a coward b***h! - Dina's hands clenched a bit but she immediately released the tension and faked trembling. It was difficult for her to listen such foolish talk about her mother and sister. In the meantime, Tanya remained cold and calm. Isaac walked down to us and held Dina's face in his hand, lifting her gaze up.

- Lady Rankin, you grew up into a beautiful woman. Such a shame to see you like this. - Tanya diverted her gaze from Isaac and grunt her teeth. He leaned closer and whispered into her ear.

- If you want to save your monster stepmother and that filthy b***h half sister of yours, I recommend you to act nicely, Lady Rankin. Don't forget, I have their lives in my hands, not to mention your beloved father and Finley's. - The eyes Tanya took from Dina widened and she looked deeply into Isaac's eyes.

- What's the price of their lives, Crown Prince Isaac? - she asked squeezing the words through her teeth. He kept holding her face in his hands and said.

- You'll find it out soon dear Dinara.

- Take your filthy hands off of my daughter before I cut them off and shove it up your Royal ass, Isaac. - I said and my Uncle laughed.

- Even in shackles she acts so fearlessly! I wonder if you have forgotten your lessons Rene, it was long ago when I taught you manners! - he said and snapped with his fingers. A maid gave my Uncle a whip and he walked down with a devilish grin.

- Hold her still. - he ordered to two guards. They caught me and turned me with my back facing the Emperor. He stroke the whip and Dina gasped crying but she remained in her act.

- My lady... - she whispered between tears while Tanya in Dina's voice started shouting.

- STOP! LET MY MOTHER GO IMMEDIATELY! - the Emperor laughed and that moment Tanya did something, that Dina might not. She jumped up and took a sword from one of the surprised knights. Instead of attacking the Emperor, she put the sword against her throat with a grin.

- Release her, now. - her voice was cold and demanding. A shiver ran down my burning spine imagining a world with an Empress like Tanya.

- Lady Rankin, you are being mistaken here. I'm the Emperor of this Empire, you can't order me around! - Tanya giggled.

- Your Majesty is deeply wrong, I can. Your son wants me, you need me for whatever plan you have or else, you wouldn't drag me along. I suppose that I'm worthy for you, but only if I'm alive. So, don't make me repeat myself and release her immediately. - Uncle chuckled and threw the whip away. He smiled at Dina and said.

- You are indeed Dmitry's offspring! Who knew that there was such a warrior underneath your soft appearance lady Dinara! - he turned to the guards and said.

- Take them to the tower until we make some investigations whether my lovely niece is a witch or not! - they dragged us away and we were closed into one of the towers I grew up in. Once the guards left us alone, I hugged both of my daughters not caring about the burning pain in my back caused by the wounds of the whipping.

- That was very reckless! - I said after a long hug and Tanya shrugged.

- I had a plan B, worry not.

- What was the plan B? - Dina asked and I saw her eyes turning darker with anger. Tanya shrugged.

- If things would've continued the way they were, I'd simply cast a freaking huge fireball and blew up the whole f*****g Royal family.

- Now that you mentioned... I'd die for some nice roasted meat! - Dina said and I laughed at the fierce daughters we had with Dmitry, hoping that we will be able to destroy the royals and the boys will also return safely.