“Not just weapons,” Barbie whispered. “Hybrids. The curse is mutating.”

The footage glitched again — one of the scientists turned, his face pale under the flickering light.I recognized him.

“Wait,” I hissed. “That’s— That’s Dr. Harlan.”

“The ASA lead?” Gregor asked sharply.

“Yes,” Barbie’s voice was small, but steady. “They’re building something. You can feel it. The energy.”

Gregor nodded grimly. “A hybrid army. Cursed wolves merged with human ...