Maria
"My father is not a traitor." My voice is too calm. "And if he was, you made him one. No man chooses to become a traitor. That's cowardice." I stare at them, and I no longer feel scared. "But you are cowards. The worst kind."
Gunsyn raises his hand, but I stare at him, daring him to land a slap on my face. Alexander quickly grabs his arm and yanks him into a chair.
"Stop it," Alexander hisses harshly. "Control yourself!" He turns to me. "Your father acted dishonorably," he insists. "He was the Avtoritet, and he betrayed us. Don't defend him until you know the entire story. It will only bring you more suffering to know it. Trust us."
I stand up and challenge their bullshit. "I'm done with hearing about Dad being a traitor. My father is a good man, not a filthy scum of a criminal l
