Chapter 68

• Adrian leaned against the sleek metallic surface of the lab table, his sharp gaze locked onto the scientist in front of him. The man, a wiry figure in a white lab coat, nervously fumbled with a stack of papers, trying to avoid Adrian's piercing eyes. The room was filled with the hum of machines, the soft glow of monitors casting eerie shadows on the walls.
• "This project better work, you hear me?" Adrian’s voice was a low growl, laced with barely-contained impatience. His presence was commanding, his broad shoulders tense, exuding an aura that demanded obedience. "It better bring the dead back to life."
• The scientist swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing as he tried to maintain composure. He knew the stakes were high—failure was not an option. Not with Adrian. "We're making significant progress, Alpha," he stammered, his voice trembling slightly. "The preliminary results are... promising. But we need more time to ensure—"