My whole body was stiff from her accusations and my mouth felt dry. I couldn't find the words to respond which only had her eyes lighting up with contempt and victory, "Silver actually cares about this—he knows first hand what his father and family have done. The others they will follow Silver to the end, even if it means giving up their life for his cause. You, however, are you willing to risk everything and everyone for revenge?" Her question sat like a hundred pound weight in my stomach. Is that what I had done? Had I been doing this all for revenge? I felt doubt spring up in my mind. "All I'm trying to say is that maybe you should have asked Silver what he wanted or thought before you made a decision for him. He's a man of his word and you've given it but that means if anyone dies—an

