Goodbye, My Once‑Upon‑a‑Time
I had thought about sparing them, as they had once been people I went through life-and-death situations with.
Alas, the investigation brought their crimes to light.
They had chased status and turned themselves into Kelsey's lapdogs, humiliating me again and again, helping her hurt me, and even encouraging what happened three years ago when I was sent away as a bargaining chip.
Jonathan's people dwindled, but even on my territory, they didn't fall behind easily, and my side suffered heavy casualties.
The only advantage we had was that they didn't know the layout of the hillside mansion.
Before long, Jonathan was the only one left, crouched behind a pillar with the baby in his arms.