23. Galen

Exhausted, with my magical energy almost exhausted, I descended into an immense room, where shadows danced on the walls like restless specters. The need for a brief respite seized me, and I leaned against a pillar, feeling my pulse racing and heaviness in every limb.

The echo of the battle echoed in my mind, reminding me of the fury of the demons and the urgency of my escape. My eyes closed for a moment, allowing me to sink into a temporary silence. I took a deep breath, trying to calm the inner turmoil as my thoughts danced between guilt and determination.

My hands trembled slightly as I tried to channel what magic I still had left. Every blink of my eyes was a struggle against exhaustion, but I knew I couldn't stop for long. Time was playing against me, and Alex would be chasing me, determined to face the truth that lurked in the shadows of my past. Maybe I should wait and turn myself in, pay for all my sins.