43. Galen

After the intense effort to save Alex, finally, calm reigned in the room. I looked with relief at Alex, who now slept peacefully, freed from the chains that had bound him to Lilith's chimeras. A sense of peace settled in my chest, and I felt grateful that I had overcome the dark magic that threatened to separate us.

With a brisk step, I made my way to the bathroom, where the mirror reflected my countenance. A stupid smile played on my lips, a mixture of relief and happiness for having managed to break the spell that kept us in suspense. My reflection showed the vestiges of the battle, but my eyes reflected victory.

I remembered every moment shared with Alex during our fight against illusions. Every kiss, every caress, every whispered word contributed to undo the spell that threatened to separate us. The smile on my face was testimony to the strength of our love, capable of resisting even the darkest wiles of a seductive demon.