Magnus
I stumbled through the dense forest, each step sending a wave of pain through my body. Astrid was at my side, her presence a comforting anchor in the midst of my struggle. The curse Gaius had cast on me was relentless, sapping my strength day by day. If it weren't for Astrid's help, I doubted I would have made it this far.
"We're almost there, Magnus," Astrid said, her voice steady and reassuring. She supported me with one arm, guiding me through the thick underbrush. "Just a little further."
I nodded, though I could barely muster the energy to speak. My breaths came in ragged gasps, and the world around me seemed to blur. Every muscle in my body screamed in protest, but I forced myself to keep moving. We had to reach Meredith's hideout.
