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.

with

and deadly, swept over Sheldon and fixed

single

weighed heavy on the air, leaving Sheldon’s men

and reminding, called out to him once more.

he would

admired that spirit in his nephew. He slowly lowered his gun and, with a wave of his hand, gave the

control center, Yates watched Sheldon’s retreat, his

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

that bond had turned the tide.

Yates bristled with anger.

towards District

Opaca’s been shut down;

an eye, the ground beneath Area Opaca shook with the force of

monitors went dark, panic spread among the

be breaking through.

operators were panicking, Yates, the founder

take Peterson and

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

get out