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.

to fight, I’m with you to the end, but…”

eyes, cold and deadly, swept over Sheldon and fixed

single one of

the air,

reminding, called out to him once

he would fight, kinship

his nephew. He slowly lowered his gun and, with a wave of his hand, gave the command.

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

resources, wouldn’t be much of

and that bond had turned

bristled with

Bernard’s heading towards

access to Area Opaca’s been shut down; stay

an eye, the

panic spread

they must be breaking through.

were panicking, Yates, the founder of Area Opaca, remained composed.

and use

protecting them, but it