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.

want to fight, I’m with you to the

and deadly, swept over Sheldon and fixed on the uncertain

single one

chilling words weighed heavy on the air, leaving

and reminding, called out

nature was evident; he would fight, kinship

lowered his gun and, with a wave

the control center, Yates watched Sheldon’s retreat, his

resources, wouldn’t be much of a threat,

and that bond had

outmaneuvered, Yates bristled

towards

been shut down; stay calm.”

brought explosives. In the blink of an eye, the ground beneath Area Opaca shook with the force of

panic spread among the operators.

breaking through.

were panicking, Yates, the founder of Area

and use

who received the order knew Yates was protecting them, but it didn’t feel right to leave