A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1422

Bernard seemed to have a sixth sense when it came to reading Yates’ mind. His deep pupils flicked over the shoulder to the team behind him.

The Sirens, known for their tight-knit operations, often needed no more than a shared glance to understand their leader’s intentions.

Evan and Gianna slowed their pace, and the others followed suit, halting their approach.

For Yates, using Eleanor as a bargaining chip was nothing more than a desperate ploy of a man at his wit’s end.

They’d play along for now, and the moment Bernard stepped in, the rest would jam the surveillance systems and follow suit. They had plenty of tricks up their sleeves for dealing with Yates, so it didn’t matter if Bernard went in alone. After all, the Sirens, Evan, Gianna, Aidyn, Robin-they all had Bernard’s back.

With an air of indifference, Bernard punched in the code, and the white, square walls slid open swiftly from either side.

Bernard strode through the opening, and as he did, the automatic doors snapped shut with startling speed.

The dark corridor lit up, one bulb at a time, leading to the elevator entrance.

Bernard walked along the polished concrete, through the corridor, step by step toward the elevator.

Descending about five floors, a faint light shone through the glass, casting shadows.

It was the incandescent light from the emergency room, reflecting off the elevator glass, slightly glaring. Bernard’s eyes, beneath his thick brows, met the light as he faced Yates, standing in the corridor.

Between them lay a few yards and countless infrared beams.

step from Bernard, and the bullets

we’re adversaries, after all. I have to take

gaze moved past the infrared beams, surveying his

“Eleanor?” he asked.

and the door to Eleanor’s room began

sitting up on the bed, suddenly looked

did, a bulletproof glass barrier slammed down with alarming speed.

her surroundings clearly, including the man standing in the

as stars, to meet hers. Their eyes locked, fixated

at the stunning figure before her, and after a long moment, she pushed herself up from the bed, using the headboard for support, and walked to the

with misty eyes at

her longing for

here to take you

Bernard’s familiar, soothing voice, Eleanor’s pale lips curved into a soft,

she was willing

was going to take her

light smile played across Bernard’s usually stern face, as if her willingness to hold on made all obstacles surmountable.

affection for a long, long moment before

her go, and I’ll tell you everything I know.”

Yates, the tenderness in his eyes evaporated, replaced by a chill that spread rapidly.

in Bernard’s demeanor, turned his