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.

from Bernard, and the bullets hidden in the shadows

all. I have to take my precautions,”

brows, his gaze moved past the infrared beams, surveying his surroundings with detachment.

“Eleanor?” he asked.

panel, and the door to Eleanor’s room

who had been sitting up on the bed, suddenly looked up at

door opened, but, unfortunately, as it did, a bulletproof glass barrier slammed

within, only now she could see her

stars, to meet hers. Their eyes locked, fixated on each other,

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

only gazed with misty eyes at the man blocked by

seemed Bernard could see her longing for him in her eyes, and his heart

to take

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

was willing

was

usually stern face, as if her willingness to

looked at Eleanor with deep affection for a long, long moment before reluctantly

tell you everything

his eyes evaporated, replaced by a chill that spread

sudden shift in Bernard’s demeanor, turned his