A Second Chance at Forever

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

deadly, swept over Sheldon

spare a single one of

air, leaving Sheldon’s men struggling to

and reminding, called out to him once more.

he would fight,

his gun and, with a wave of his hand, gave the

Yates watched Sheldon’s retreat, his eyes

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

nephew, and that

Yates bristled with

towards District

to Area Opaca’s been

In the blink of an eye, the ground beneath Area Opaca shook with

monitors went dark, panic

must be breaking through. We need to

the founder of

and use the escape route.”

was protecting them, but it didn’t feel right

all get out