A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1415

Bernard slipped on his gloves, his gaze lifting to the team assembled beside the chopper.

“Three things,” he said.

“First, keep your own hide safe. Second, take down 49 of them, then we pull back. Third, I’ll avenge Caleb myself.”

His words, terse and clear, were met with a deafening chorus of affirmation.

“Yes, sir!”

Bernard looked away from the team, his eyes falling on Evan and Gianna.

“I’m taking point. You follow.”

“Maybe we should go first?”

The unknown quantity of explosives rigged by the Area Opaca made those on the first flight, tossing the bombs and triggering the ground explosives, the most at-risk group.

Evan and Gianna were worried about Bernard’s safety, seemingly forgetting that when it came to combat, Bernard was unbeatable. Moreover, his taking point would steady the team’s nerves.

Facing his siblings’ concern, Bernard was unfazed, briskly stepping past them and making his way to a sleek black van.

“Cedric, is the delayed detonation system good to go?”

Seated amidst an array of high-tech gear, Cedric was hammering away at his keyboard when he replied without looking up, “Just a sec.” “Done.”

Cedric paused his typing, his eyes, glinting with mirth, lifting to Bernard.

“Bernard, with me here, no one’s your match.”

turned, holding out his hand to Aidyn.

holster and placed it in

gun, his grip firm, as he walked

to board, a clear voice called from behind him-

take me with

was coolly facing down the barrels of

to fighting the Area Opaca and the Siren Organization, it was no surprise that

weapons, aiming straight at his head, ready to shoot at the slightest provocation. Robin, unfazed by the multitude of guns trained

Opaca too. Why not join forces

respond but tilted his head slightly, eyeing

other man’s icy gaze seemed to question: What are you here for if not to save your wife?

felt exposed under Bernard’s piercing stare, but still, he’d come of his own accord.

of people. Think

wasn’t one for solo fights, in a brawl,

Robin for a few seconds before silently boarding

the headset from the pilot, he glanced through the window

the

his voice cold

wave, 25/Board

members outside, dressed in their uniforms,

took to the skies in unison, rotors whirring, stirring the clouds and wind as

wave of 25 helicopters reached the airspace

to avoid Eleanor’s District A and then, with steely eyes, gave the

and the

another, earth quaking, but Bernard’s gaze never wavered as he continued to issue orders- “Second wave,

immediately boarded their chopper, racing

forward, Bernard’s first wave retreated, their coordination flawless.

couldn’t help but respect the impressive aerial