Forgive yourself

He shook my head to remove the thoughts. “I don't think that's needed now,” he replied.

“What do you mean? We are talking about your father's murders here, so of course it's needed, and you need to understand that girl must go because the people would be the last to see a traitor among us.

“They have to start adapting to that because my judgment would remain the same.” He said sternly, earning a frown from Travis.

“Your judgment?”

Dylan realized that Travis was clueless. “Yes, my judgment. I subjected her to extreme maltreatment. She'll be my slave forever.”

Travis' jaw dropped instantly as he closed at his friend in disbelief. “You want her to be your slave? But that would mean working here forever. What would the people think?”

“They should think whatever they want, Travis, besides everyone is entitled to their opinion after all.”

“But still-”

“It's my decision, and I believe one shouldn't object to it if they really wished not to see my wrath.” He said harshly.

Dylan was angry tha