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.

I’m with you

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

won’t spare a single

weighed heavy on the air, leaving Sheldon’s men

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

evident; he

that spirit in his nephew. He slowly lowered his gun and, with a wave of his hand, gave

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

off from Area Opaca’s resources, wouldn’t be much of

was Sheldon’s nephew, and that bond had turned

bristled with

Bernard’s heading towards District A!”

to Area Opaca’s been shut down;

an eye, the ground beneath Area

the monitors went dark, panic spread

breaking through.

the operators were panicking, Yates, the founder of Area Opaca, remained

and use the escape

Yates was protecting them, but it didn’t feel right to leave the