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.

you want to fight, I’m with you to the

eyes, cold and deadly, swept over Sheldon and fixed on the uncertain gunmen.

spare a single one

on the air, leaving Sheldon’s

Sheldon’s second-in-command, fearful and reminding, called out to

was evident; he would fight, kinship or

gun and, with a wave of his hand, gave the command. “Fall back!”

watched Sheldon’s retreat, his eyes frosting over with the

wouldn’t be much of a threat, especially with Sheldon as the wildcard.

nephew, and that bond had turned the

bristled with anger.

towards

been shut down; stay calm.”

In the blink of an eye, the

went dark, panic spread among the operators.

through. We need to get

panicking, Yates, the founder

Quintus, take Peterson and use

the order knew Yates was protecting them, but it didn’t