Chapter 38: A responsibility?

Balthazar executing those people - this would become a vicious cycle with her and Ter its first victims.

"I want to save Earth as much as you, but this is wrong. Please don't make me do this."

"You have your orders, Ms. Skuy. If you forgot where your loyalties lie, then remember your sister." He ended the transmission. The first time he disengaged before Balthazar could cut them off.

She sank down onto the floor, didn't care when it subtly massaged her. It was over. Any vague hope she'd had that they could make peace, and that she could somehow keep him, was dashed. Was it too much to ask? To have Ter back, to help children through the foundation. To be able to keep Balthazar with her as well.