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.

fight, I’m with you to

deadly, swept over Sheldon and fixed

spare a single one of your men.”

words weighed heavy on the air, leaving Sheldon’s

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

nature was evident; he would fight,

his nephew. He slowly lowered his gun and,

Yates watched Sheldon’s retreat, his eyes

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

nephew, and that bond had turned

bristled

Bernard’s heading towards

Area Opaca’s been shut down; stay

of an eye, the ground beneath

panic spread among the

breaking through. We need to get out!”

Yates, the founder of Area Opaca, remained composed.

Quintus, take Peterson and

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

let’s all get out