[Bonus for 400 PSs]
If he had killed Max without reason, then maybe he would feel differently. But he would never do such a thing to begin with.
From the beginning, Max and Jared had approached with thoughts of dealing with him. That much was clear. That initial arrow was definitely meant to kill. Since that was the case, he didn't see a reason to second guess himself.
Morality and grace were the privilege of those living in times of peace. Things like philosophy or sociology could only be pined over and parsed after your ancestors had done all the fighting for you.
It was ironic. Sylas had a conversation with Lauren not long ago about keeping as much of your original self in this cruel world as you could…
But he didn't really feel like he was changing at all right now. He felt like he was becoming more of himself.
He finally caught his breath and stepped forward. Jared's eyes widened with terror as Sylas grabbed him.
"Can you speak?"
