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 to the

over Sheldon and fixed on the uncertain

single one

air, leaving Sheldon’s men

and reminding, called out to him

decisive nature was evident; he would fight, kinship or not.

gun and, with a

watched Sheldon’s retreat, his eyes frosting over with the chill of betrayal.

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

Bernard was Sheldon’s nephew, and that bond had turned the tide.

Yates bristled with anger.

Bernard’s heading towards

Opaca’s been shut down; stay

Bernard’s men brought explosives. In the blink of an eye, the

monitors went dark, panic spread among

breaking through. We need to get

Yates, the

and use

the order knew Yates was protecting them, but it