"I had to, they were guilty and that wasn't the only reason."
"Tell me, what was?"
"They enjoyed what they have done and letting them go would have been the same as subjecting another innocent girl to a life of misery. They were guilty and unrepented, their rapture came from the pain of others."
"I understand." Astrid had to accept the fact that Alex had no other option. Some people shouldn't be let loose in the world. "You should also understand I have to punish you."
"For what?"
"For keeping it a secret from me."
"I had to, I felt you wouldn't understand and you would be mad at me."
"I am mad alright." Astrid sighed before speaking again. "If this is going to work you have to be truthful, you have to always tell me the things going on. No matter how vile or dangerous you think it is, you must tell me about it."
"Alright, I will no longer keep you in the dark."
