Chapter 3

"He is different from the rest werewolf breed we have seen so far".Adolf could hear the scientist's conversation clearly with his heightened hearing sense.

"There is something about his blood, he might be one we have looking for. Our past experiments failed due to one major factor. Its because…, Stop gossiping in the lab!. You know it's against the rule, these werewolf have heightened senses, they could hear you. Dr. Lilian interrupted the scientist along the hallway leading to the Ardolf's cell.

Athena walked down the long, sterile hallway of the Omega Lab, her lab coat swishing around her legs. She approached the heavy metal door of Ardolf's cell, took a deep breath, and knocked.

"Come in," a deep voice replied.

Athena pushed the door open and stepped inside, her clipboard clutched in her hand. She greeted Ardolf with a smile, and he responded with a small nod of his head.

"Ready for your blood samples?" Athena asked, approaching him with a needle.

Ardolf held out his arm, and Athena carefully inserted the needle. As she took the blood samples, they made small talk, discussing the weather and the latest news from the outside world.

But as time went on, their conversations became more personal. Athena found herself drawn to Ardolf's intelligence and kindness, and he, in turn, was intrigued by her passion for her work.

"I don't understand why they do these things to us," Ardolf said one day as Athena drew his blood. "We're not animals to be experimented on."

Athena looked up from her work, meeting his intense gaze. "I know," she said softly. "But, we are trying to find a cure to subdue your werewolf powers so you can live with the humans".

As they spent more time together, their conversations became deeper and more personal. He talked about his hopes and dreams, and even his fears with Athena. Ardolf confided in Athena about his past, telling her about the pack he had been rejected from and how he had ended up in the Omega Lab.

Athena listened, her heart breaking for the pain that Ardolf had suffered. She found herself growing closer to him with each passing day, and she knew that she was starting to like him more. She knows she cannot allow fall for him because of her plan she has planning her whole life since leaving her godmother Dr. Lilian.

Athena know she need Ardolf help you carry out her secret mission so it's important to gain his trust. She would remember her father and would become more to determined to achieve her plan.

"I have whatever it takes to achieve to my plan even it means falling for Ardolf and gaining his trust" Athena would always remind herself. She is determined to carry out her secret mission and she has to do it as soon as possible so she can move on the phase in her life.

"Athena, athena, are you here? what's on your mind? Are you okay?" Adolf snapped his fingers at athena just to bring her back as he realise she is lost in her world.

" Oh, I am fine, I am okay" responded Athena 

"Are you sure?, you seem lost" Ardolf asked Athena again 

"Sure, I am fine" she responded with a broad smile on her face. "Don't worry Ardolf, I will protect you". Athena assured Ardolf.

But they both knew that their relationship was strictly forbidden. They had to keep their feelings hidden from everyone in the lab, or risk being caught and punished.

So they continued to see each other in secret, stealing moments whenever they could. Athena would spend more time with him in his cell and they would talk for long hours.

However, on a fateful night athena went to ardolf cell to take his blood samples and spend some time with him.

"Hey," she said, smiling at him. "What's up?"

"I need to talk to you," Ardolf said, his voice low.

Athena frowned, sensing the seriousness in his tone. "What is it?"

"I have a plan," he said. "To get out of here, and to get back my position as alpha of my pack."

Athena leaned forward, intrigued. "Tell me more."

Ardolf launched into his plan, outlining every detail with precision. He talked about the weaknesses in the Omega Lab's security, and how they could exploit them to make their escape. He talked about the pack that he had been rejected from, and how he planned to win back their respect and loyalty.

As he spoke, Athena couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Ardolf.He was smart, resourceful, and determined. She had no doubt that he could pull off his plan, especially with her help.

But Ardolf's plan wasn't just about reclaiming his position as alpha. He also talked about his strong desire to help the people of Esteros, to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the current alpha, Luka.

"Luka is a monster," Ardolf said, his eyes burning with anger. "He's been terrorizing our people for long. I want to put an end to it, once and for all."

Luka, the ruthless alpha of the werewolf pack, was feared and respected by all who knew him. He ruled with an iron fist, and his dominance was absolute.  He was a towering figure, with broad shoulders, rippling muscles, and a mane of thick, black fur that shone like obsidian in the moonlight. His power was matched only by his cruelty, and he had no qualms about eliminating anyone who dared to challenge his authority.

Athena nodded, understanding the passion behind Ardolf's words. She knew how much he cared about his people, and she admired him all the more for it.

Ardolf is determined to take back his position which luka stole from him. He had always felt a deep sense of injustice at Luka's tyrannical rule, and he knew that he had to do something to take him down.

But unknown to ardolf, athena has her own secret plan to exact revenge for her fathers death. She spent months plotting and scheming, gathering intelligence on her father's enemies and their plans. She knew that she could not take them on alone which is why she made up her mind to team up with ardolf without revealing her real intentions to him.

However, during their conversation that night, their relationship took a dramatic turn that would later their lives in an unexpected way.