|| ATHENA's POV ||

As Viktor and I made our way towards the secret dungeon, a sense of urgency hung heavy in the air, our footsteps echoing off the stone walls of Alpha Gerrat's castle. With each passing moment, my heart pounded with anticipation, knowing that the fate of the captive girls hung in the balance.

But as we reached the entrance to the dungeon, a sudden noise from behind caused us to whirl around, our senses on high alert. Before we could react, Alpha Gerrat and Lucas emerged from the shadows, their expressions twisted with malice as they launched themselves at us with ferocious intensity.

Viktor moved to protect...