Scylla: He had made it sound like it was going to overwhelm me. It didn't. What it did do is bring me down from the euphoric high I had been on with Alastair's blood in my system. I feel completely depleted, both mentally and physically. My head feels a little full. I am emotionally processing everything that's happened since I've been awakened. I had wondered what they called it an awakening. It's a hilarious joke, really. It feels like I've been awoken from a deep sleep. I can feel, really feel now. Having Freki inside of me allowed her to keep me in a frightened state of mind. One that would drive me insane to where she would be able to take over. How was I able to fight against her is beyond me? I don't understand it. All of that is over now. I feel a little ashamed o

