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.

with you

Sheldon and fixed on the

a single one of

words weighed heavy on the air, leaving

Quartus…” Sheldon’s second-in-command, fearful and reminding, called out

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

slowly lowered his gun and, with a wave of his hand, gave the command. “Fall

Sheldon’s retreat, his

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

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

Yates bristled with anger.

Bernard’s heading towards District

Area Opaca’s been shut down;

as Yates spoke, Bernard’s men brought explosives. In the blink of an eye, the ground beneath Area

dark, panic

must be breaking through. We

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

Quintus, take Peterson and use the escape

knew Yates was protecting them, but it didn’t feel right to leave the others behind.