"We'll make sure the slaves are protected, too... Chances are, she'll want retaliation. If an Argent gets in contact, no one goes to speak to them alone, and especially not without me." And at Derek's question, he nodded.
"Yes, she's staying. As yours. I don't want her. I'm happy with Alice, and I can't... trust myself to not be the kind of owner that you and mom would hate." If she had the power over the girl... She didn't trust her own actions. "You do what you need to, what you want to. I trust your judgement."