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.

you want to fight, I’m with

deadly, swept over Sheldon and fixed on the uncertain

single one

weighed heavy on the air, leaving

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

evident; he would fight, kinship or

spirit in his nephew. He slowly lowered his gun and, with a wave of his hand, gave the command. “Fall back!”

Sheldon’s retreat, his eyes frosting over with the chill

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

that bond had turned

Yates bristled

towards District

access to Area Opaca’s been shut down; stay

brought explosives. In the blink of an eye, the ground beneath Area

went dark, panic spread among the

they must be breaking through. We need to

the founder of Area Opaca,

Quintus, take Peterson and use the

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

get