A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1417

Evan’s words hung in the air, a mix of reason and temptation that even Sheldon’s men, clad in black, couldn’t ignore.

“Mr. Pine,” they began, their loyalty wavering, “we’re sent out here like lambs to the slaughter, and for what? They didn’t even give us enough backup.”

“Yeah, why should we keep risking our necks for them?”

Once one spoke up, the rest followed suit, a chorus of dissent.

Sheldon looked down at the gun in his hand, his furrowed brow a clear sign of his internal struggle.

“Uncle,” Robin stepped forward, unable to fully accept Bernard as his cousin, but recognizing the gravity of the situation. “I know you’re

loyal to Area Opaca, but this is a no-win for you. Just watch from the sidelines this time.”

“As for the Pine family’s beef with the Sirens, let’s settle that score later. Don’t let your brothers die for nothing.”

Sheldon’s hesitant gaze flicked to Robin, then to Bernard, who hadn’t yet spoken.

“What do you think?”

Bernard’s voice was deep and commanding, resonating through the crackling fires of the forest.

fight, I’m with you

over Sheldon and fixed on the uncertain

single one of your men.”

words weighed heavy on the air, leaving Sheldon’s men

second-in-command, fearful and reminding, called out to him once more.

was evident; he would fight, kinship or not.

his gun and, with a wave of his hand, gave the

retreat, his eyes frosting

from Area Opaca’s resources, wouldn’t be much of a threat, especially

and that bond had turned the

bristled with anger.

heading towards

Opaca’s been shut down; stay calm.”

Yates spoke, Bernard’s men brought explosives. In the blink of an eye, the ground beneath Area Opaca shook with the

went dark, panic spread among the operators.

must be breaking through.

the operators were panicking, Yates, the founder

and use

them, but it didn’t