I get very upset as a mother. We should never abandon our children to pain and suffering. 3 acceptable options: Stay and protect Leave and protect Kill to protect
That last panel doesn't look menacing or aggressive. It looks happy and playful. Like a dog that used to growl all the time, but now wants you to rub its belly.
I've been waiting for this chapter. We knew how the flash back had to end. Finally, the pain can end.